Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
198 Days 2 Hours 42 Mins
At this favorite destination for families and children, help with photo opportunities, alphabet games and easy crafts. Each volunteer receives a free admission ticket!
Interested in helping out at the Alphabet Forest this year? Our volunteers are essential to making the Alphabet Forest a favored destination for children and families at the fair.
Volunteers are needed in the Alphabet Forest each day of the fair for the following shifts:
In addition, volunteers are needed for setup on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for cleanup on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the online signup for more information or to sign up to volunteer. Deadline to sign up for a volunteer shift is Friday, Aug. 21.
2026 Minnesota State Fair dates: Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7
If you’d prefer to sign up by phone or email or would like to be added to the mailing list for future Alphabet Forest volunteer opportunities, contact Shannon Buchda at msfent@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4395.
