Minnesota Street Rod Association’s 46th Annual
BACK TO THE FIFTIES WEEKEND
June 21 – 23, 2019 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds
The Minnesota Street Rod Association’s 46th annual “Back to the ‘50s Weekend” presented by NAPA Auto Parts will blanket the State Fairgrounds with more than 12,000 street rods, customs, classics and restored vehicles, all dating from 1964 and earlier, as well as 350 vendors and tons of activities.
- NAPA Auto Parts Display – All weekend
- Twin Cities Classic Car Auto Auction – Saturday
- Sunday Swap Meet on the Midway – Sunday: 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- FREE Concerts, Friday and Saturday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. - Band shell near Space Tower
- WESTEND SHAKEDOWN: Westend Shakedown Stage – Schilling Amphitheatre/West End Market
o Free concerts Friday and Saturday 7 – 9:30 p.m. - West End Market
o Pin-up contest Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. – West End MarketPin-up contest Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. on West End Entertainment Stage - Ladies’ Showcase in Dairy Building – 60+ vendors, fashion, food, and pampering; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Cruise-N-Arts Craft Fair in Education Building: decor, gifts and goodies; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Model Car Contest in Education Building on Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Flyover - Saturday at 11 a.m.
- Kid’s World - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Grandstand Infield
- United States Flag Raising Ceremony – Friday at 9 a.m. at the base of Space Needle
- Church Service and The Memories band shell on Cosgrove, Sunday at10:30 a.m.
- ALL WEEKEND - Meet Celebrities
o Dave Kindig, reality star of “Beyond Bitchin’ Rides” and owner of Kindig-It Design, custom car restoration
o Justin Nichols, ‘Maverick of Color’ from “ Wrench'd” on Velocity Channel
When:
Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23, 2019
Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where:
Minnesota State Fairgrounds – Falcon Heights, Minn.
How:
ALL WEEKEND: MSRA has partnered with Metro Transit. Plan your trip via bus and/or light rail to the fairgrounds. Visit MSRAbacktothe50s.com to find and print a free ride pass. SATURDAY ONLY: FREE Parking Shuttles, locations at https://msrabacktothe50s.com/
Website:
Admission:
At the door: Adults - $12; Kids 12 and under FREE with each paid adult, Advance adult discount tickets ($2 off) available at participating NAPA Auto Parts.
Sponsors:
Ford Performance, Meguiar’s, Metro Transit, NAPA, Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com, and the Twin Cities Classic Car Auction
Visitor's Guide:
CLICK HERE to view the pdf of the full-color MSRA BACK TO THE 50’s, 76 page Visitor Guide!
Social Media:
Twitter @MSRA2019
Facebook @Back.to.the.50s/
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