Military Appreciation Day at Dan Patch Park

Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair is a powerful annual celebration that honors active-duty service members, veterans, and military families with a mix of patriotic ceremonies, educational outreach, and lively entertainment. Coordinated by the Minnesota National Guard, activities and entertainment are based at Dan Patch Park.

Military Appreciation Day partners: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, VA Debt Management Center, US Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Paul Regional Office, Department of Minnesota Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund, Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Fort Snelling National Cemetery Complex, Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota State Veterans Service, The Vet Center, Every Third Saturday, Executives Mentoring Soldiers, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Team Rubicon, Think GREAT Foundation, Outdoor Warrior Nation, Marine Corps League, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Roger Up, Veteran Benefits Administration, Team RWB, Hometown Hero Outdoors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, USAA, Believet Canine Service Partners, Camp Ripley / Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum, MN Paralyzed Vets of America, Military Honor Plates, J9-CYS and FRP, Redbull Historical Military Vehicle Association