The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s “Back to the 50’s Weekend,” presented by NAPA Auto Parts is happening Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and they are 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 many activities.
The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s 50th Annual “Back to the 50’s Weekend” sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, will blanket the State Fairgrounds with more than 10,000+ street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles, all dating from 1964 and earlier.
All Weekend
- NAPA Auto Parts Display – (Home Improvement Building)
- 200+ Commercial Vendors – (Indoors and out throughout the Fairgrounds)
- 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 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Kids World (Machinery Hill)
MSRA’s Kid’s World, will be happening all 3 days and staying open later for 2023, located on “Machinery Hill” Block 15 as it is right in the middle of all of your weekend cruising!
Inflatables and activities will be provided by Fun Jumps Entertainment, Inc. again this year, there will be even more to do with additional activities for kids of all ages. From bouncers for the little ones to a Euro Bungy, Rock Walls, Obstacle Courses and more kids can play to their hearts content.
Located close to food vendors, improved bathrooms and with benches for Mom, Dad, and Grandparents to relax and watch the cars cruise by, or spend some time with the Chevy vehicle display and visit with the representatives who will have information and give aways Kid’s World has something for everyone.
Thank you to the Twisted Koncepts car club for helping out with the Kid’s Games again this year!
Location: “Machinery Hill” Block 15, between Underwood St and Cooper St (east/west) and Murphy Ave and Lee Ave (north/south)
Kids World Days/Hours:
Friday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am 2:00pm
Kids Games Day/Hours:
Saturday: 12:00pm-3:00pm
KID’S TRACTOR PULL
Get ready for the Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull at Back to the 50’s! Rain or shine, this event is always a hit with the little ones. Join us on Saturday, June 21st, at Block 15 on “Machinery Hill” next to Kid’s World.
The Pull is open to all youngsters aged 4 to 11 years old and is free to participate. Because this event is sanctioned by the National Kids Pedal Tractor Pulling Association, the winners from each age group are eligible to compete at the State meet in September.
A parent or guardian must register each youngster; there will be no preregistration prior to the Back to the 50’s weekend. Registration will start at 10:30am, and the first pulls kick off at 11:00am. Please note that registration is open to all but on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all pulls are completed for an age group, that group is finished. So, make sure to register early to secure your spot and avoid missing out on the fun! See you there!
Find out all the details about the event on their website.
Kids 15 and under FREE with each paid adult
FREE RIDES ON METRO TRANSIT: Grab a free bus ride* and avoid parking all weekend through our partnership with Metro Transit. Here are the links:
- Click on the link below for the day you are attending
- Friday, June 20 – FREE ROUND TRIP PASS
- Saturday, June 21 – FREE ROUND TRIP PASS
- Sunday June 22 – FREE ROUND TRIP PASS
