Driving Directions
If on Minnesota Highway 23, turn north onto Wilson Avenue. (Wilson Avenue is in eastern Saint Cloud, just east of the Mississippi River and west of U.S. Highway 10). Proceed north on Wilson Avenue. When Wilson Avenue curves slightly, the fairgrounds will be one block to the east (right).
If on U.S. Highway 10, turn west onto Saint Germain Street. (Saint Germain Street is located just north of the Minnesota Highway 23 interchange and just south of the Benton Drive interchange.) Proceed west on Saint Germain Street until Wilson Avenue (do not cross the Mississippi River). Turn north (right) onto Wilson Avenue. When Wilson Avenue curves slightly, the fairgrounds will be one block to the east (right).
Parking
On-grounds parking is not free. Attendants will assist (and collect money) along the fairground perimeter fence. Paid parking is also available by entering the fairgrounds via 12th Street (north edge of the fairgrounds).
Free Shuttle Bus
A daily shuttle bus is provided during the fair.
The bus picks up and drops off at the main entrance to the fairgrounds from the Sauk Rapids VFW and Rollies with free parking at both locations.
Shuttle service runs every 30 minutes.
Shuttle Hours:
Tuesday 2pm - 11pm
Wednesday 2pm - 11pm
Thursday 2pm - 11:30pm
Friday 2pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 10am - 11:30pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Metro Bus
The fairgrounds are accessible via Saint Cloud Metro Bus. The Sauk Rapids route stops just one block from the main gate, at the intersection of 14th Avenue South and 2nd Avenue (aka Wilson Avenue).