One of Minnesota’s most anticipated events of the year, the Minnesota State Fair, is finally here. The widely beloved and nationally recognized fair runs from August 21—September 1 this year and over 1.9 million visitors attended the fair in 2024.
AAA encourages guests to find a safe ride to and from so they can enjoy all the fair has to offer without worry. Approximately 50% of fair guests arrived by some type of public, charter, or mass transit bus operation in previous years.
AAA at the Fair
AAA will be at the Minnesota State Fair from August 21-26 near the Kidway at Wright Avenue and Underwood Street to engage with fairgoers on Crashes Hit Different, AAA’s newest traffic safety campaign, encouraging people to share how crashes have impacted them and their communities.
“Every 12 minutes, a crash occurs on our nation’s roads, many of them being entirely preventable, and we want to hear stories from Minnesotans to help further our work to reduce crashes in the U.S.”, said Brynna Knapp, spokesperson for AAA.
Get to the fair safely
By utilizing one of the Minnesota State Fair’s considerable transportation options, Minnesotans can help manage congestion, keep other drivers safe, and reduce the Fair’s environmental impact. “Planning your ride ahead of time can help you enjoy your time fully and keep others safe on the road. If you’re planning to drink at the fair, plan on finding a safe ride home”, said Knapp.
Local transit options: Metro Transit, Metro Valley Transit Authority, Southwest Transit
This affordable and quick option allows you to utilize express bus services for $5-$6 round-trip. This option allows you to grab a bus further from the fairgrounds in multiple locations throughout the greater Twin-Cities. To plan your trip, review the express bus options here.
Free Park & Ride
Park and ride to the fair for free from over 30 metro area locations that will get you safely and swiftly to the fair. Visit the Park & Ride webpage for more information. Get there early to ensure a spot and make sure to plan ahead to avoid impaired driving.
On-site Parking
- Bicyclists can park in one of three bike corrals located outside of the fair for FREE
- South Bike Lot: Loop Gate (#9) on Como Avenue
- North Bike Lot: North End Gate (#2)
- West Bike Lot: Randall Ave-Buford Gate (#16)
- Motorcyclists can park on Como Avenue near the International Institute for $15
- Limited vehicle parking spaces are available for $25
Taxi and Rideshare Apps
Two designated drop-off and pick-up points located at convenient fairground entry points gives fairgoers another option to safely get to and from the fair if other options are not feasible.
About AAA - The Auto Club Group
The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, banking and financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 65 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, get the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on social media.
About AAA Minneapolis
AAA Minneapolis is an independent club servicing Hennepin County and select cities surrounding the Minneapolis area.
Learn more by visiting our website at minneapolis.aaa.com. Sign up for our monthly newsletters for updates and info.
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