photo of family at the fair, holding hands with middle family member in a wheelchair

ACCESSIBILITY

The State Fair is committed to providing equal access and a pleasant experience for all its guests. Services provided include wheelchair/stroller/wagon/electric scooter rentals, parking on the fairgrounds, wheelchair accessible park & ride, passenger drop-off area, assistive listening devices, wheelchair battery recharging, sign language interpreters, accessible seating at all entertainment venues, curb cuts throughout the fairgrounds and a care and assistance center. All of these services are described in our 2010 Accessibility Guide.

Wheelchair, Stroller, Wagon and Electric Scooter Rental

Vista Mobility provides manual wheelchairs, wagons, strollers and electric scooters for rent at four locations:

  • On the northeast corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Liggett Street
  • South of Gate 2 on Cooper Street
  • East of Visitors Plaza on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue
  • North of Gate 9
  • Click here to view the Fairgrounds Map

Hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Rental fees are $15 per day for wheelchairs, $13 per day for wagons. The deposit of a driver's license or state ID is required. $9 per day for strollers and $50 per day ($30 after 6 p.m.) for electric scooters.

Reserving a Scooter

Vista Mobility will accept reservations for electric scooters. Reservations will only be for electric scooters and will only be accepted on-line.

Click here to begin the reservation process.

DOWNLOADABLES:


The complete 2010 Accessibility Guide can be viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher. If you do not have Acrobat Reader or have an older version you may download the most current Acrobat Reader by clicking here.

If you would like to receive a 2010 Minnesota State Fair Accessibility Guide via mail,
you may request a copy at accessibility@mnstatefair.org, or call (651) 288-4448,
(651) 642-2372 (tty).

 

ASL Interpreter Schedule

 

  • RON SCHARA: 10 a.m.
    The North Woods exhibit on
    Cooper Street between Randall Avenue and Lee Avenue.
     
  • IRONJACK TIMBER
    TEAM SHOW: 11 a.m.
    The North Woods exhibit on
    Cooper Street between Randall Avenue and Lee Avenue.
     
  • SEAN EMERY: 12:30 p.m.
    At Family Fair in Baldwin Park.

Please view the daily schedule for featured performers and additional details by clicking here.

Special requests for interpreter services should be directed to (651) 288-4448 or (651) 642-2372 (tty).