From the moment the gates opened Thursday morning, the crowds have not disappointed along the streets of the state fairgrounds.
"Which means it's state fair time," said Stan King of Excelsior.
He has been going to the fair for years and is no stranger to those large crowds, but this year he's noticing a lot more people.
"State Fair sells itself and when you add in this kind of weather, it's just amazing," said King.
Thursday, 133,326 people came out to the fair. That is a record for opening day.
Friday 157,224 people came out to the fair. That is a record for the second day.
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Saturday was not a record crowd, but still 209,105 people came out to the fair.
"I think this place is just a cultural phenomenon," said State Fair spokesperson Danielle Dullinger.
She says the weather is definitely playing a role, but there may be other factors.
"We have our brand new north end so we have a brand new building, free exhibits, our entertainment lineup is absolutely incredible. I think a lot of people
that come every year, the more likely they tell their friends," said Dullinger.
Last year the Minnesota State Fair set the overall attendance record with more than two million people.
