Official MN State Fair Appv3.0.4

Released September 3, 2026Major

iOS

The major update introduced new favoriting features and updated map data, resulting in a category rank of 81. However, the release lacks sufficient post-update rating volume to confirm a performance shift. The net impact remains neutral due to reports of persistent, outdated content in the search interface.

What changed

ContentUpdated data for 2026 Fair including foods, drinks, and schedule
UXUpdated maps and easier map browsing
New featureNew favoriting functionality
UXImproved search functionality throughout the app

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

UX
The app reached a category rank of 81 following the release of updated maps and search functionality.

What didn't

Content
backfired
Users report the update fails to filter out expired food and beverage data, which continues to clutter the primary search interface.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize a patch to remove expired food and beverage entries from the search interface to address current user complaints.
Monitor the impact of the new favoriting functionality once sufficient user feedback volume is reached.

Original release notes

All new for 2026 Fair with updated foods, drinks, maps, schedule, and much more! Includes easier map browsing, favoriting, and improved search throughout the app!