Danielson Family Concessions Marks Seven Decades at Minnesota State Fair
Danielson Family Concessions is celebrating 70 years of business at the Minnesota State Fair. The family, who started selling pizza in 1956 and later added their famous onion rings, is now serving chicken wings and potato wedges at Route 66…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 30, 2026 — The Danielson Family Concessions is commemorating a significant milestone: 70 years of providing food service at the Minnesota State Fair. The family’s culinary presence at the annual event began in 1956, initially with the sale of pizza.
Over the years, the business expanded its offerings, notably introducing their well-regarded onion rings, which have become a staple for many fairgoers. This year, the family is continuing their tradition of serving popular fair foods from their current location at the Route 66 Roadhouse.
The concessions stand is currently offering a selection that includes chicken wings and potato wedges, alongside other traditional fair favorites. The 70-year span represents a long-standing commitment to operating at one of the nation’s largest state fairs.
The exact details regarding the transition from pizza and onion rings to the current menu of chicken wings and potato wedges were not provided in the summary. However, the longevity of Danielson Family Concessions underscores a sustained presence and adaptation to customer preferences over seven decades at the Minnesota State Fair.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyle Brown on kstp.com, see more information here.
