The Minnesota State Fair is the perfect place to discover and support local small businesses. Take some time to explore the incredible vendors, meet the people behind the products, and find something special to take home. When you shop small, you’re helping local entrepreneurs thrive and strengthening our community.
International Bazaar
Cultural Destination’s Boutique
Location: International Bazaar, north wall
About and Products: The Cultural Destinations Boutique is presented by Cultural Destinations in partnership with African Career, Education and Resource, Inc. (ACER), African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) of Minnesota, Hmong American Partnership (HAP), and WomenVenture as part of the State Fair Business Incubator program. Culturally inspired businesses participate in a high-visibility opportunity to market their brand, reach new customers, and build toward a longer-term presence at the Minnesota State Fair. Each day, the boutique features curated world pantry products, cultural gifts, fashion, and accessories crafted by local entrepreneurs who call Minnesota home.
Featured WomenVenture clients at the boutique:
Ambero Group LLC – Specializes in hot sauce with locally sourced and all-natural ingredients.
Ms. Bev’s BBQ – Hearty catering, specialty BBQ sauces, and dry rubs to elevate your party and cooking needs.
Location: International Bazaar, South Center Section
Products: Steller Handcrafted Goods uses upcycled wool sweaters, authentic Nordic braid and other quality materials to create one-of-a-kind products that are useful and beautiful.
Deals: Opening Day (Aug. 27)
50% off Nordic braid bracelets (Reg. $18)
Deals: Seniors Day (Aug. 25 & Sept. 3)
50% off Nordic braid bracelets (Reg. $18)
Deals: Military Appreciation Day (Sept. 1)
50% off Nordic braid bracelets (Reg. $18)
Deals: Kids Day (Sept. 2 & 7)
50% off Nordic braid bracelets (Reg. $18)
Prize Drawings
$100 Steller Goods gift certificate
West End Market
Location: West End Market, north section
Products: One-of-a-kind mobile garden center serving the Twin Cities area. Roots, Shoots & Leaves provides beautiful tropical plants and succulents paired with the education and accessories to make you a successful Plant Parent.
Products: Handcrafted Turkish Towels & bath robes.
Location: West End Market, southeast section
This is KISA’s first Minnesota State Fair appearance, so make sure you show them some love!
North End
Location: Eat Together (East side of Underwood St. between Murphy & Lee avenues)
Products: Baba’s offers Middle East and Mediterranean Staples with fair flare.
Accepts credit cards, Accepts cash, Accepts Apple Pay
Vegan, Vegetarian (falafelicous, falafel drizzled with tahini; please confirm with vendor)
Gluten-free (falafel drizzled with tahini, falafelicous, hummus bi lahme & al elotay bowls excluding pita puffs; please confirm with vendor)
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (8 p.m. Labor Day)
Urban Glow Mocktails (Urban Growler)
Location: North End, northeast section, across from the North End Event Center
Products: From the minds of Urban Growler, refresh your day with State Fair Specialty Mocktails including a wide range of flavors. Don’t miss the highly anticipated Dill with it, Cookie! as seen on the new fair foods list and the Two-tone Bloody Mary Mocktail.
Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
$2 off one mocktail (Regularly $8) OR $2 off one order of Cheweenies (Regularly $9)
Grandstand
Location: Grandstand, lower level, southwest section, row 9
Products: Namaste Boutique offers a beautiful collection of hand crafted Nepali earrings, cashmere shawls, hemp and felt gift items.
Deals: Opening Day (Aug. 27)
Buy any two items, get one item of equal or lesser value free
Deals: Seniors Day (Aug. 25 & Sept. 3)
Buy one earring, get one free
Deals: Military Appreciation Day (Sept. 1)
Buy one hemp bag, get one 50% off
Deals: Kids Day (Sept. 2 & 7)
Buy two keychains, get one free
Location: Grandstand, lower level, northeast section, rows 2 & 3
Items: Lip Esteem champions inclusive, plant based, and clean beauty company specializing in luxury lip products.
Deals: Opening Day (Aug. 27)
$20 grandstand glam lipstick deal (Reg. $26)
Deals: Seniors Day (Aug. 25 & Sept. 3)
$20 grandstand glam lipstick deal (Reg. $26)
Deals: Military Appreciation Day (Sept. 1)
$20 grandstand glam lipstick deal (Reg. $26)
Deals: Kids Day (Sept. 2 & 7)
$20 grandstand glam lipstick deal (Reg. $26)
Imagery and information sourced from the Minnesota State Fair website.
