Corn here, corn there, corn everywhere at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair opens on Thursday, Aug. 21, and that means plenty of opportunities for fairgoers to learn a little something about food and farming.

Minnesota’s corn farmers will be well represented at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, starting with “A-Maize-Ing” Corn Day on Aug. 22 on the Christensen Farms Stage near the CHS Miracle of Birth Center.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids can participate in fun corn-themed activities such as using biodegradable Magic Nuudles made from corn starch to create animals and other designs. There will also be corn-centric giveaways and prizes.

The Minnesota Corn Growers will be helping out in the Moo Booth on Aug. 23. Stop by the historic Cattle Barn to see hand milking demonstrations, the Agrilympics and other info on farming in Minnesota.

Maizey the Minnesota Corn mascot and Radio Disney take over the outdoor stage near Carousel Park on Aug. 25. Maizey and the Radio Disney team will be singing, dancing and teaching kids about corn farming while giving out prizes and having a good time.

And don’t forget to try out some new foods, many of which feature corn as an ingredient. If you search for “corn” in the Minnesota State Fair food finder, you get 126 results. There are plenty of options to enjoy corn at the fair!

Minnesota’s corn farmers hope to see you at the state fair this year!