MEDIA
The communications department handles media and public relations inquiries for the Minnesota State Fair.
Media Kit
The 2012 State Fair media kit will be available by early August.
Media Photo Galleries
To view photos in the Media Galleries, CLICK HERE. Credit the Minnesota State Fair when using photos from the galleries. Whenever possible, please list the 2012 fair dates:
Aug. 23-Labor Day, Sept. 3.
Photography & Videography Guidelines
For information about taking photographs or video footage on the State Fairgrounds, click here.
About the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting nearly 1.8 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always Twelve Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The 2012 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 23-Labor Day, Sept. 3.
For Fair facts and information on a variety of topics, click here for a fact sheet.
News Releases
- 1/17/12: Minnesota State Fair to be Featured on Travel Channel Specials
- 1/18/12: 2012 Minnesota State Fair Annual Meeting Wrap-Up
- 2/1/12: St. Paul Artist Chosen to Create 2012 State Fair Commemorative Art
For media relations information or questions contact:
CONCESSIONAIRE/EXHIBITOR MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION
The PDF documents below are intended to assist vendors and exhibitors in promoting the products and/or services they offer at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Marketing and Promotions Information Packet for Concessionares and Exhibitors
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Concessionaire/exhibitor news release instructions
If you choose to create a news release, e-mail a copy in a Microsoft Word attachment to media@mnstatefair.org. The State Fair's media relations staff will make copies and distribute your release to on-site media contacts on Aug. 23. -
Concessionaire/exhibitor sample news release
- List of Local Media
State Fair Description for Concessionaire/Exhibitor Use
Please feel free to copy and paste the following Minnesota State Fair description exactly as written for websites and promotional materials.
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting nearly 1.8 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always Twelve Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The 2012 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 23-Labor Day, Sept. 3.