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 Want a sure way to make State Fair fans jolly?! Stuff their stockings with
admission tickets - on sale now at the pre-fair discount price of just $11! Choose the free print-at-home/mobile download delivery option, and you can check off everyone on your list - it's quick and easy! (Or select the "regular mail" option and order by Dec. 10 to ensure delivery by Dec. 21.)
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Turn the State Fair Fans on Your List Into Friends
For as little as $25, membership benefits include a Blue Ribbon Bargain Book of coupons, discount at State FairWear Gift Shops, an invitation to the J.V. Bailey House during the fair, the State Fair annual pin, and a Friends of the Fair ribbon. Benefits at higher membership levels include State Fair admission tickets, access to Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating for any one 2019 Grandstand show, and more!
This membership program supports the nonprofit Foundation's mission to preserve and improve Minnesota State Fair buildings, grounds and educational programs.
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 Give a Personalized Place to Visit at the Fairgrounds
What can you give people who have everything? How about a personalized
recognition brick or bench - their own unique place to visit when they come to the State Fair?! Each brick or bench comes with a certificate to share as a holiday gift (place your order by Dec. 14 to receive your certificate by Dec. 22).
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Impress with Blue Ribbon Recipes & Tips
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of Kemps, title sponsor of the Kemps Little Farm Hands
experience at the fair and sponsor of
the Little Farm Hands Dairy Barn.
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Whether you're looking for goodies to give as gifts or to serve on your holiday table, check out our "Blue Ribbon Recipes & Tips" board on Pinterest. You'll find award-winning how-to's for Salsa -- Swedish Style, Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cinnamon Frosting, Peach Cinnamon Jam, Blue Ribbon Apple Pie, Gluten-Free Chocolate Fudge Cake and more! Here's to a blue ribbon bon appétit!
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Host an Incomparable Holiday Party Surrounded by State Fair History
 It's not too late to reserve the
History & Heritage Center for your holiday party or meeting. The stunningly unique ambience is the ideal setting for a fun, casual gathering or a more formal affair. So much more than just an event space, the center will enthrall your guests with State Fair stories that come to life in exhibits throughout the venue.
We offer great rates, free parking, friendly and professional staff, a convenient location easily accessible from anywhere in the Twin Cities, and an affordable a la carte menu of rental equipment and catering services. For more information, call 651-288-4400 or email
events@mnstatefair.org. Let's start planning!
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Find Unique Gifts at the Horse Crazy Market
 This equine-themed marketplace returns for its second year at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum with more than 100 hand-picked vendors, artisans, makers and exhibitors featuring witty, unique goods, gifts and services for horse lovers and those who love horse lovers. Plus, don't miss an equestrian fashion show, holiday make-and-takes, and a stick horse competition!
Stop by the
Horse Crazy Market Friday, Nov. 30, noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 (children under 12 are free) with a portion supporting Horse Crazy Market's nonprofit partners.
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 Plan a Post-Holiday Night
Out at the Derby
its 13th season with two winter bouts at
the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum. Four
teams - the Banger Sisters, Delta Delta Di,
Kilmore Girls and Violent Femmes -
battle at 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 5 and
Feb. 9, in an evening of hard-hitting action.
NSRD is a Minneapolis-based amateur roller
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It's Easy to Support the Fair While You Shop
 Supporting the future of the Great Minnesota Get-Together doesn't get any easier! When you do your online shopping, start at the
AmazonSmile website, and Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the nonprofit Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know - same selection of millions of products, same prices, same service, and you can use your same Amazon account. To learn more, visit smile.amazon.com, and be sure to search for and select the Minnesota State Fair Foundation as the nonprofit you choose to receive 0.5% of your eligible purchases.
The
Minnesota State Fair Foundation is the nonprofit organization that raises funds to preserve and improve State Fair buildings, grounds and educational programs. Program focus areas include Agriculture Education, Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, and History & Heritage.
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The 2019 Great Minnesota Get-Together runs
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