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Back to the Fifties Weekend


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 06/19/2022
The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s “Back to the 50’s Weekend” is back and ready to roll, June 17 - 19.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s “Back to the 50’s Weekend” presented by NAPA Auto Parts is back and ready to roll! The show will blanket the State Fairgrounds with more than 11,000+ street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles, all dating from 1964 and earlier. Plus, indoor and outdoor vendors, State Fair food, and tons of activities.  

All Weekend

  • NAPA Auto Parts Display
  • Ladies’ Showcase (North End Event Center)
    • Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Cruise-N-Arts Craft Fair (Education Building) decor, gifts, wearables, and more
    • Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Kids World activities (Machinery Hill) presented by Select Heartland Chevy Dealers
    • Fri & Sat. 10 – 5 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.
  • Special guest Justin Nichols – The Nichols Paint and Fab rig at Cosgrove & Dan Patch.
    • The Wrench’d crew will sign autographs:
      & Sat. 10 a.m. – Noon + 1 – 4 p.m.
    • 10 a.m. – Noon + 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Friday

  • United States Flag Raising Ceremony (Base of Space Needle) – 9 a.m.

 Saturday

  • Military Salute Flyover – 11 a.m.
  • Pin-Up Contest – (Bandshell near Space Tower) – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 Friday and Saturday

  • Model Car Show & Contest (Education Building) – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Free Concerts (Bandshell near Space Tower) 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
    • Friday – Robby Vee
    • Saturday – Tony Andreason with The Surf Dawgs
    • Opening act both nights – Comic Magician Jerry Frasier

Sunday

  • Sunday Swap Meet (Midway) – 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Church Service featuring The Memories (Bandshell) – 10:30 a.m.
  • Closing Ceremony at 1 p.m. (Bandshell)

 

WHEN:              Friday, June 17; Saturday, June 18; and Sunday, June 19, 2022

                          Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

WHERE:           Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Falcon Heights, Minn.

INFO:                msrabacktothe50s.com

ADMISSION:     At the door: Adults – $15; Kids 15 and under FREE with each paid adult

Advance adult discount tickets ($2 off) available at participating NAPA Auto Parts.

 

SHUTTLES:    

FREE Shuttles on Saturday ONLY from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. from two locations:

  1. ETC/Energy Technology Center – 1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul
  2. MN Dept of Education, 1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville

 

SOCIAL:

Facebook: @Back.to.the.50s 

Twitter: @msra2022

Instagram: mnstreetrodassociation

 


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul , MN, 55108
United States
Contact name: 
Mike Haberman
The event has already taken place on this date: 
06/19/2022
Time: 
8:00AM
Price: 
15