FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — "I’m legitimately excited to go to Minnesota which feels strange to type but here we are."
The man behind the viral social media account Chef Reactions heard Minnesota State Fair fans loud and clear after posting this question on X July 18.
Fair lovers quickly swarmed his replies, the majority of them praising the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
"Minnesota is pretty incredible."
"Minnesota, hands down."
"Minnesota no comparison."
Another top fair according to X users was Texas', but Minnesota managed to eke out the winner.
"It comes down to Minnesota or Texas. I’m team Minnesota."
On Monday, Chef Reactions announced he'd pack his stretchiest pants for his trip to Minnesota for this year's fair.
The man behind the account also said he'd hit up the Mall of America, a trip he unapologetically owed to "10-year-old me."
What's more, Chef Reactions was invited to throw out the first pitch at a St. Paul Saints baseball game while he's in town. The Saints' offer came after an appeal to the Minnesota Twins went unanswered.
Chef Reactions replied, "You had me at 'live pig for a mascot' …
The 2024 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 22 through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
Make your plan by checking out a list of new foods this year and taking advantage of these free and low-cost options for getting there.
You can also click here for a list of free entertainment, and here for the list of acts playing the State Fair Grandstand.
