Minnesota Back to the 50s Weekend (Part 1)

By Matt Wellumson

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One thing that Minnesota is known for is our yearly state fair. It is considered by many to be the largest in the nation, with the grounds itself taking up most of the Falcon Heights community. Inside the fairgrounds, exists a huge network of streets, buildings, and parking areas that are used sporadically during the year for other events needing the space. Most of these buildings were built in the 1950s or earlier, and provide the prefect setting for one of the largest classic car shows in the world.

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Perhaps the largest non fair event to be held at the grounds (in fact, it rivals the fair in overall attendance) is that of the Minnesota Street Rod Association’s Back to the 50s weekend. With over 11,000 classic cars from 1964 and earlier, it is the second largest show of this kind in the world. The event attracts thousands of classics from across North America to a state that coats its roads with copious amounts of salt in the winter months.

While the show will be over by the time you read this, I plan on posting up some highlights, along with a gallery showcasing some of the cars that caught my attention. While I live and breath European automobiles, there is something to be said about classic American iron, and the culture that grew up around it!