Aug. 22 – Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024
117 Days 2 Hours 7 Mins
https://www.mnstatefair.org/get-involved/media/media-fact-sheet/
Media Fact Sheet Food Nearly 500 foods are available at 300 food concessions. Deep-fried candy bars, hot dish, spaghetti & meatballs, key lime pie, walleye, Pronto Pups and pork chops are just a handful of the 80+ foods on-a-stick available throughout the fairgrounds. Entertainment The Grandstand...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/get-involved/media/history/
History Overview The Minnesota Agricultural Society was founded in 1854 with a mission to promote the Minnesota Territory’s agriculture by presenting an annual fair – the first of which was held in 1855 in Minneapolis. Statehood was granted in 1858, and the Society held its first State Fair in...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/general-info/history-historic-buildings-landmarks/
History: Historic Buildings & Landmarks History Walking Tour The History Walking Tour (both this virtual version and the self-guided walking tour at the fairgrounds) was developed by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation and the Minnesota Historical Society. History Walking Tour Brochure 4-H Building...
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Media Room Welcome! The marketing & communications department handles all media inquiries for the Minnesota State Fair. Working on a story about the Great Minnesota Get-Together? You’ll find information and images in this Media Room. Contact Information For additional information and/or interview...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/new-this-year/attraction/
New Attractions for 2023 Sweet & Selfie Experience Embark on a journey through a fantastical world, where larger-than-life sweets create Instagram-worthy moments and intriguing displays elevate your candy knowledge. Strike a pose by whimsical giant donuts, cookies, a Jelly Belly mosaic and a candy...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/kickoff-to-summer/vendors/
2024 Kickoff to Summer at the Fair Vendors Food Vendors GF = gluten-friendly V = vegetarian VE = vegan Note: We recommend confirming ingredients with each vendor if you have dietary or allergy restrictions. Al’s Subs & Malt Shop (cash only) Sub Sandwiches (V without meat) ham, turkey, roast...
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History: Trivia What is the oldest food concession on the fairgrounds? Hamline Church Dining Hall, which began operating in 1897 When did the All You Can Drink Milk tradition begin? 1955 Fresh French Fries made its debut at the fair in what year? 1973 When was the Pronto Pup introduced at the State...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/get-involved/sponsorship/sponsorship-opportunities/
Example Sponsorship Opportunities The following are examples of sponsorship opportunities at the Minnesota State Fair. This list does not represent all opportunities, and some on this list may currently be sold. Sponsorships typically start at $25,000-$50,000 and increase when adding booth space,...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/entries/livestock-swine-breed/
Open Class Swine Entries Division 48: Berkshire Class 3: Berkshire December Boar, Dec 2022 (3 Entries) # Registration # Date of Birth Animal Name Exhibitor Name Exhibitor Farm City, State Sire Name 1 N/A N/A N/A Gordon Dramen Dramen Hampshires Buffalo, MN Bojangles 11-1 2 180139002 12/16/2022...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/general-info/2020-cancellation/
2020 Cancellation The 2020 Minnesota State Fair was canceled on May 22, 2020. A message from Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer: “Dear Friends, We’ve been working hard and doing our very best with preparations for the 2020 State Fair. The picture was cloudy in March, but things...
