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State Fair at Fort Snelling

Photograph of 1860 State Fair at Fort Snelling, 1860–1863.

Black and white photograph of crowd at the Minnesota State Fair, c. 1910.

View of Crowd at the State Fair

A view of the crowd at the Minnesota State Fair, c.1910.

Woman's Building, State Fair

Colored postcard of the Minnesota State Fair Domestic Arts and Handicrafts building, c.1910.

Minnesota State Fair: Origins and Traditions

The Minnesota State Fair is a yearly celebration of agriculture, crafts, food, and community. In the twenty-first century, nearly 1.8 million people attend the twelve-day event every year, making it the second-largest state fair in the nation. The gathering is a Minnesota tradition that has more than earned its nickname, "The Great Minnesota Get-Together."

photograph shows Peterson in front of log house, with newer house in background

Andrew Peterson, his first log house 1856

Shows Andrew Peterson standing by the log cabin he first lived in on the farm. In the background, the later farmhouse that still stands in the 21st century is visible. Waconia, Minnesota.

Elsa Peterson

Elsa Peterson, 1880s. Oleson Portrait Studio, Minneapolis.

Andrew Peterson

Andrew Peterson, 1880s. Oleson Portrait Studio, Minneapolis.

Peterson, Andrew (1818–1898)

Andrew Peterson was born Anders Petterson on October 20, 1818, on a farm in Sjöarp, Västra Ryd, Östergötland, Sweden. His family had financial ties to the church, so he and his brother received a better education than many farmers of the time. He had interests in music, and experimental agricultural and farm techniques.