The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s “Back to the 50’s Weekend,” presented by NAPA Auto Parts is happening Friday, June 23, Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, 2023 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.
Events happening 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. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Kids World activities (Machinery Hill)
- Fri & Sat. 12 – 7 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
MSRA’s Kid’s World, sponsored by the Select Heartland Chevy Dealers, will again be happening all 3 days and staying open later for 2023, located on “Machinery Hill” Block 15 as it was last year 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 Kustoms car club for helping out with the Kid’s Games. https://msrabacktothe50s.com/kids-world/
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
Best Western Plus, Shoreview …………………………….9am – 7pm
Main Participant Gates …………………………………….7am – 10pm
Curbside Rodding ……………………………………………7am – 10pm
Spectator Gates ……………………………………………….8am – 10pm
MSRA T-Shirts & Novelty Sales …………………………8am – 3pm
Scholarship Foundation Silent Auction ………………9am – 5pm
Classic Car Marketplace …………………………………….8am – 6pm
Commercial Vendors – Indoors …………………………..8am – 6pm
Commercial Vendors – Outdoors……………………….8am – 10pm
MSRA Jacket Sales …………………………………………….9am – 1pm
MSRA Membership …………………………………………..9am – 3pm
Vehicle Safety Inspection …………………………………..9am – 3pm
Ladies Showcase ……………………………………………….9am – 6pm
Cruise-N-Arts Craft Fair ……………………………………9am – 6pm
Model Car Contest ……………………………………………9am – 6pm
Drawing Winners Posted ………………………………….10am – 5pm
MHRA Rod Repair Shop ………………………………….10am – 5pm
Kids World ………………………………………………………12pm – 7pm
Bandshell Entertainment ………………………………6pm – 9:30pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Best Western Plus, Shoreview ………………………….. 9am – 11am
Main Participant Gates …………………………………….7am – 10pm
Curbside Rodding ……………………………………………7am – 10pm
Spectator Gates ……………………………………………….8am – 10pm
MSRA T-Shirt & Novelty Sales …………………………..8am – 3pm
Scholarship Foundation Silent Auction ………………9am – 5pm
Classic Car Marketplace …………………………………….8am – 6pm
Commercial Vendors – Indoors …………………………..8am – 6pm
MSRA Jacket Sales …………………………………………….9am – 1pm
MSRA Membership …………………………………………..9am – 3pm
Vehicle Safety Inspection …………………………………..9am – 3pm
Legislative Committee ………………………………………9am – 3pm
Ladies Showcase ……………………………………………….9am – 6pm
Cruise-N-Arts Craft Fair ……………………………………9am – 6pm
Model Car Contest ……………………………………………9am – 6pm
Drawing Winners Posted ………………………………….10am – 5pm
MHRA Rod Repair Shop ………………………………….10am – 5pm
Kids World ………………………………………………………12pm – 7pm
Kids Tractor Pull ……………………………………10:30am – 12:30pm
Vintage Airplane Flyover …………………………………………… 11am
Pin-up Contest at Bandshell …………………………….11am – 3pm
Kids Games …………………………………………………….12pm – 3pm
Bandshell Entertainment ………………………………6pm – 9:30pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
All Gates open ………………………………………………….6am – 3pm
Swap Meet ……………………………………………………….6am – 1pm
Spectator Gates …………………………………………………6am – 3pm
Curbside Rodding ……………………………………………..6am – 3pm
MSRA T-Shirt & Novelty Sales …………………………..8am – 2pm
Classic Car Marketplace …………………………………….8am – 3pm
Commercial Vendors – Indoors …………………………..8am – 3pm
Commercial Vendors – Outdoors ………………………..8am – 3pm
MSRA Membership …………………………………………9am – 12pm
MSRA Jacket Sales …………………………………………..9am – 12pm
Ladies Showcase ……………………………………………….9am – 2pm
Cruise-N-Arts Craft Fair ……………………………………9am – 3pm
Bandshell Entertainment ………………………….. 10:30am – 11am
Kids World ………………………………………………………10am – 2pm
Church Service-non-denominational ………………………… 11am
Closing Ceremonies ……………………………………………………1pm
Find out all the details about the event on their website.
The cost to attend is: Adults – $15; Kids 15 and under FREE with each paid adult
