Dive into this sliceoflife documentary from the Great Minnesota GetTogether! From 4H to the Midway, meet the characters who make the Minnesota State Fair great. Discover hidden gems like the llama costume contest and the skate scene. Find out why Machinery Hill and auto racing changed. Unearth diverse Fair history. Renowned storyteller Kevin Kling narrates this documentary covering every acre of the fairgrounds. Get your curds, cows, and crop art here.

02:04 4H Llama Costume Contest
05:20 4H Livestock Competitions
10:33 Butter Sculpting at the Fair
15:11 What is Machinery Hill?
19:42 The Giant SingAlong
20:57 History of Spectacles on The Grandstand
21:46 Racing at the Fair
23:55 Minnesota Fair Foods
25:35 Cheese Curds
27:52 Sweet Martha's Cookies and Corn Roast
34:00 Crop Art Contest and Art by Lilian Colton
35:30 Fine Art Contest
37:32 Baked Goods Competition
38:24 Creative Activities Competition
40:59 Spam Cooking Contest
43:52 The Art of the Sale
47:40 Midway Attractions and Games
51:48 Lost and Found

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