Please remember that MSRA is an association (not a company) and we are all volunteers who have a passion for classic cars and our association. We ask that you please be patient if you do not hear back right away.
> DO YOU WANT TO REGISTER A CAR? Go to the Vehicle Registration Page for details and where there is a separate FAQ for participant questions.
> ARE MASKS REQUIRED? No, neither is social distancing.
> EVENT HOURS: Friday and Saturday, 8:00am – 10:00pm, and Sunday 6:00am – 3:00pm.
> SPECTATOR TICKETS: Discount tickets ($13.00) can be purchased beginning in JUNE at participating NAPA Auto stores in MN and western WI. Tickets purchased at the gate at the Mn State Fairgrounds are $15.00. Children under 15 are free with a paid adult. Cash only at the gates at the fairgrounds. We do not sell tickets online.
>LODGING: We invite you to visit the Twin Cities Gateway website for LODGING, RESTAURANTS, THINGS TO DO.
> FREE PARK and RIDE SHUTTLE Saturday ONLY – 8:00am – 10:00pm
(Free service courtesy of MSRA)
SOUTH of the Fairgrounds will be ETC – Energy Technology Center – 1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, MN 55108 (south of Energy Park Dr, East of Snelling Ave)
NORTH of the Fairgrounds will be MN Dept of Education, 1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113 (east of Target, North of Co Rd B at State Farm Road and Commerce St)
NO PETS ARE ALLOWED on the fairgrounds at this event with the exception of
Service Animals as defined by the ADA. It is against the law in Minnesota to misrepresent an animal as a service animal and is punishable by fines and jail time. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are not a service animal and their owners may be liable under this law.
Click here for Minnesota statutes regarding Service Animals
> Can I bring my own electric mobility scooter, stroller, wagons or wheelchair? Yes, you can! Individuals with disabilities are welcome to bring their own electric mobility scooter, stroller, wagon, wheelchair and personal conveyance vehicles (PCVs) on the fairgrounds. With the heavy amount of pedestrian traffic some types of PCVs will not be allowed onto the fairgrounds.
A vehicle will be considered a PCV if it meets ALL of the following criteria:
> Does not exceed 48” in length or 32” in width.
> Designed to travel on three or more wheels (training wheels and/or modifications are not permitted)
> Single rider capacity.
> Manually or electrically powered (no internal combustion engines)
> Operates at a walking pace
> Golf carts or ATVs are NOT approved to be used as a PCV.
> Two-wheeled devices (such as Segways, hoverboards and bikes) as well as skateboards are not permitted
> MOBILITY SCOOTER RENTAL: ScooterTime Rentals will once again be onsite for mobility scooter rental. Contact them at 423-569-1933. http://www.scootertimerentalsinc.com/
> CAN I OPERATE MY DRONE over the fairgrounds? No, you cannot. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, the Minnesota State Fair prohibits unauthorized operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on or above the Minnesota State Fairgrounds year-round. This includes all UAVs, commonly known as “drones,” regardless of commercial or recreational purpose. Any UAV(s) observed at or near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds will be reported to local law enforcement and the Federal Aviation Administration.
> MNDOT WEBSITE: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/tmc/trafficinfo/traffic.html
> CONTACT INFORMATION: Please check our contact page. https://msrabacktothe50s.com/contact-us/