Media
The communications department handles media and public relations inquiries for the Minnesota State Fair.
Media Kit
2010 State Fair Media Kit is available for download, CLICK HERE.
Media Inquiries
All media requests should be directed to media@mnstatefair.org.
Media Photo Galleries
To view pictures in the Media Galleries, CLICK HERE. Credit the Minnesota State Fair when using photos from the galleries. Whenever possible, please list the 2010 fair dates: Aug. 26- Labor Day, Sept. 6.
Photography & Videography Guidelines
For information about taking photographs or video footage on the State Fairgrounds, click here.
About the Minnesota State Fair
Questions about the fair? For facts and information on a variety of topics, click here.
Press Releases
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2010 Annual Meeting Wrap-Up
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Century Farms Applications Now Accepted
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"Weird Al" and Rush to Headline Grandstand
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BoDeans and Carrie Underwood added to Grandstand Lineup
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More Than 200 Century Farms Honored in 2010
- State Fair Adds a Dozen Artists to Grandstand Lineup
- Free Stage Entertainment for 2010 Announced
- Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art Photo Opportunity
- Minnesota State Fair’s 2010 Commemorative Art Unveiling
- Competition Entry Deadlines for 2010
- Tim McGraw is Final Headliner Added to Grandstand Concert Series
- Two Weeks Remain for Amateur Talent Contest Registrations
- Amateur Talent Contest Auditions Begin - Photo Opportunity
- Variety of Programs Offered for Seniors at 2010 State Fair
- State Fair Offers "Sneak Peek" at Mall of America
- State Fair Great Values
- What's New at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair?
- State Fair Announces Call for Submissions for 2011 Commemorative Art
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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Maximize Your 12 Days through Marketing
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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. 26. -
Concessionaire/exhibitor sample news release
- List of Local Media
State Fair Description for Concessionaire Use
Please feel free to copy and paste the following Minnesota State Fair description exactly as written for websites and promotional materials.
About the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best attended expositions in the world, attracting more than 1.6 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 2010 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 26-Labor Day, Sept. 6.
For media relations information or questions contact:
Brienna Schuette,
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108
media@mnstatefair.org