Collections

2026 Collections

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Show off your collections at the State Fair! In the collections competition, exhibitors can enter various stamp collections, postcard frames, creative collections and scrapbooks to be judged based on quality, condition and interest.

Descriptions of each competition and entry rules are in the premium book.

• Collections Premium Book Section (PDF) – Available in May
• Collections Entry Instructions (PDF)
• Creative Activities FAQs (link)

REGISTRATION

• Opens: Monday, May 4
• Closes: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m.

EXHIBIT DELIVERY & RETURN

See the map of where to deliver exhibits.

• Delivery:
  • Friday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Return:
  • Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1-7 p.m. (no items returned before 1 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RESULTS

2026 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2025 Collections results (PDF)
• Previous years’ results are available in the digital archive.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.