RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

Century Farms

The Century Farm recognition program, sponsored by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau, recognizes farms that have been in continuous ownership by a family for 100 years or more. Since the program began in 1976, over 8,500 Minnesota farms have been recognized. Each year, Century Farm recipients receive an outdoor sign designating the farm as a "Century Farm" and a certificate signed by the governor of Minnesota and presidents of the Farm Bureau and Minnesota State Fair.

50 Year Award

The 50 Year Award is presented annually to individuals who have actively participated in the Minnesota State Fair for 50 years. Recipients are honored in a special award ceremony and their names are added to a permanent plaque located in the fair’s Administration Building. An application may be requested at fiftyyearaward@mnstatefair.org.

Outstanding Senior Citizens Award

Two Minnesota seniors will be recognized as Minnesota’s Outstanding Senior Citizens on Seniors Day, Thursday, Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell.  Out of a pool of nominees from each county in the state, winners are chosen for their outstanding commitment to community service since reaching the age of 65.  This event is sponsored by the Minnesota State Fair, the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs and the Minnesota Board on Aging.  For more information, contact the Minnesota Board on Aging by clicking here.

Bricks, Benches & Tables

Placing a personalized brick, bench or table on the fairgrounds is a great way to honor loved ones and share your love for the Minnesota State Fair with friends, family and nearly 1.8 million annual fair guests. These items are benefits of joining the State Fair Foundation Friends of the Fair membership program at the Blue Ribbon ($250) level or above. Friends of the Fair support the Foundation’s mission to preserve and improve State Fair buildings, grounds and educational experiences. Click here for more information.

DOWNLOADABLES


Applications for the Century Farm program are available for download below or may be requested via e-mail by contacting centuryfarms@mnstatefair.org.

The applications 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.