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Back to the 50’s 52nd Annual MSRA Poster link
2026 Back to the 50’s Schedule of Events
2026 MSRA Back to the 50’s Visitor’s Guide
Back to the 50’s Interactive Map
MSRA Back to the 50’s MN Fairgrounds PDF Map
Special Event at Lunchtime June 18th at Mancini’s Char House
Cost: (from their website)
SPECTATOR TICKETS: Discount tickets ($13.00) can be purchased beginning in MAY at participating NAPA Auto stores in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Tickets can be purchased at the gate at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds are $15.00 on each day of the event. Children under 15 are free with a paid adult. Cash only at the gates at the fairgrounds. We do not sell tickets online
It’s a tradition with many Minnesota Families to come to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Father’s Day Weekend and check out the unique Cars at the Back to 50’s Car Show. It is put on by the Minnesota Street Rod Association.
Advance Tickets can be found at NAPA Auto Parts Stores.
Free Park & Ride Shuttle (Saturday Only) 8 am to 10 pm
Metro Transit Free Pass (Survey) link
On the link above click on the day you want to attend, fill out the survey then either take a screenshot of the Free Pass, or make a print out. You can show it from your phone.
No Overnight Parking Near the Fairgrounds
There are two locations for Park & Ride Shuttles for the Back to the 50’s Car Show on Saturday June 24th.
South of Fairgrounds
Energy Technology Center (ETC), 1450 Energy Park Drive, St Paul MN 55108 Map
North of the Fairgrounds
Minnesota Dept of Education (MDE), 1500 Hwy 36, Roseville MN 55113 Map
Chuck Datko and the T6 Thunder North American Flight Team does formation flying with WW2/Korean War Era T6 Trainers. They’ll fly over the Fairgrounds at 11 AM on Saturday June 20th. If it is raining they’ll try for Sunday June 21st at the same time.
Swap Meet June 22nd 6 AM to 1 PM
More information on the Swap Meet
It’s hard to list everything here about what one can do and see at Back to the 50’s, so we invite you to visit the MSRA’s website and find out yourself.
msrabacktothe50s.com
We are posting this event as a courtesy and do not benefit directly from doing so. Please dress for the weather, hydrate with water and electrolytes. –admin
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