We thank you, Minnesota, for making the 2011 State Fair so memorable! For twelve days of fun we welcomed more than 1,769,000 people. Please check back later for updated information on next year's Great Minnesota Get-Together. Hope to see you at the 2012 State Fair, to be held Aug. 23-Labor Day, Sept. 3!
ACCESSIBILITY
The Minnesota 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 2011 Accessibility Guide, available for download at the right.
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 ($35 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.
ASL INTERPRETER SCHEDULE:
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RON SCHARA: 10 a.m.
The North Woods exhibit on
Cooper Street between Randall Avenue and Lee Avenue.
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IRONJACK TIMBER
TEAM SHOW: 11 a.m.
The North Woods exhibit on
Cooper Street between Randall Avenue and Lee Avenue.
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SEAN EMERY: 12:30 p.m.
At Family Fair in Baldwin Park.
Interpreter's are scheduled between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Special requests for interpreter services will be scheduled depending on availability and should be directed to (651) 288-4448.
DOWNLOADABLES:
The complete 2011 Accessibility Guide can be viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher.
If you would like to receive a 2011 Minnesota State Fair Accessibility Guide via mail, you may request a copy at accessibility@mnstatefair.org, or call (651) 288-4448.