If you haven’t noticed, we’re in North Dakota.

But our friendly neighbor Minnesota sure knows how to throw a good party.

From the end of August into the beginning of September, Minnesota hosts its state fair. Filling a five-by-five block radius, the Minnesota State Fair is jam packed with events, sights and foods that make it a must for residents of every state.

This past weekend, I visited the Minnesota State Fair and photographed just a few of the awesome events going on through this weekend.