Beach Cruiser Hard Cider, Blondie & Clyde, Cotton Candy Hard Seltzer, Grip and Rip IPA, Key Lime Hypezig, Waffle Dog Breakfast Ale, When Life Hands You Lemons-tini – these creatively named, fun-loving beverages are among the 56 brand-new brews and specialty beverages premiering or found only at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. They’ll be joined by 29 returning beverages found only at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In all, the fair features 300+ brews and beverages! (Photo: Andy Berndt)
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Fun Prize Packs Await Winners of FAIRest Date Night Sweepstakes |
The Minnesota State Fair and Sleep Number, Grandstand Exhibit Building and Concert Series sponsor, are teaming up to offer fair fans a chance to win fun prizes. Choose concert tickets to either The Doobie Brothers – 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, John McFee with special guest Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Aug. 31) or Tim McGraw with special guest Midland (Sept. 1), plus a Sleep Number bedding package, tickets to iconic fair attractions, food and more! The sweepstakes runs now through Aug. 22. Enter today! Good luck!
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Immediate Interviews Offer One-Stop Shops for Job Seekers! Spread the Word!
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Fun fair jobs make fair fun possible – and we’re looking for lots of fun people! If you or someone you know is interested in working this summer or during the fair, check out these opportunities for immediate interviews, each of which focuses on a different area.
All events are 4-6 p.m. and held at the Employment Center, 1640 Como Ave.
All Things Cleaning
Wednesday, Aug. 4
Nine departments will be on-site to interview for a variety of cleaning positions inside buildings and outside on the grounds, including restrooms, custodial work, trash barrels and grounds clean up. Shifts include morning, afternoon, evening and overnight.
All Things Parking, Park & Ride and Public Safety Substation
Monday, Aug. 9
Three departments will be on-site to interview for public safety ambassadors, parking attendants, Park & Ride drivers and Park & Ride lot attendants. Shifts include day, evening and overnight.
All Things Tickets and More
Wednesday, Aug. 11
Five departments will be on-site to interview for a variety of positions, including ticket sellers and ticket takers at the gates and various attractions. We will also be interviewing for a Grandstand elevator operator. Shifts include morning, afternoon, evening and overnight.
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Creative Activities Are Even Cooler This Year! |
Several exciting projects were completed in the Creative Activities Building during the extra-long break between fairs—and we can’t wait for you to see them! Through donations to the Minnesota State Fair Foundation from Kim and Mark Mueller, we now have a glamorous new cooler to display cakes, breads, pies and other baked goods during the State Fair! Their donations also funded a much-needed coat of paint on the ceiling of the Creative Activities Building interior, brightening the exhibit area. Several smaller projects were completed as well. Kim is an accomplished exhibitor in Creative Activities, and her blue ribbon-winning Strawberry Jam and Apple Fritter Monkey Bread recipes were featured in the Recipe Card Roundup collection given away during the fair. Make sure to stop by and check out what’s cool in Creative Activities!
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Big Deals in a Little Blue Book! |
For just $5, get 100 of the fair's best deals in the Blue Ribbon Bargain Book. Coupons are worth at least 30 percent off a vast variety of things to eat, drink, buy and do and are valid all 12 days of the fair. Use just one or two coupons and you've covered the cost of the book!
Here's a sampling of some of the deals:
- $8 off one $25 sheet of 28 ride & game tickets for Mighty Midway and/or Kidway
- $3 off one medium-size serving of skin-on fresh-cut fries at World’s Greatest French Fries (regularly $8)
- $1 off one soda at Spring Grove Soda Pop (regularly $3)
- $3 off one deluxe chicken and rice bowl at Patinella’s Chicken Grill (regularly $10)
- $2 off one “sweet corn” corn dog at Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs (regularly $6)
- $15 off one Minnesota serving platter at GoodThings (regularly $34.95)
- $20 for one two-person hammock with straps at Paddle North (regularly $49.99)
- $3 off one Official 2021 Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art Poster wherever posters are sold at the fair (regularly $10)
Books are also available for $5 at the fair at State FairWear Gift Shops and State Fair Blue Ribbon Bargain Book and State Fair Poster Carts. Books purchased at the fair support the mission of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
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Get Free Admission to the Fair When You Volunteer! |
Volunteers are critical to the Great Minnesota Get-Together! These essential folks are what make many of our exhibits memorable and engaging. Can you pitch in? Absolutely! No expertise required - just a willingness to help your fellow fair fans make the most of their day! Most shifts are two to three hours, and we'll show you what to do. Each volunteer receives a FREE admission ticket to the fair!
Here are some of the great opportunities available:
The Common Table: Minnesota Eats: Introducing Minnesotans to the idea of local, sustainable food, this uniquely designed destination in the Agriculture Horticulture Building needs volunteers to help visitors try the interactive exhibits. Volunteer info.
Kemps Little Farm Hands (pictured): Designed for kids ages 3-10, this pint-size mock farm experience lets the little ones plant seeds and feed pretend animals as they learn where their food comes from. Volunteers help them along the way. Free
Math On-A-Stick: This exhibit is a welcoming space where kids and grown-ups can explore fun math concepts. Volunteers help visitors sort, count, arrange and match with reptile-shaped tiles, colored eggs and more. Volunteer info.
Sign up solo or with friends and family! Thanks for pitching in to make this Great Minnesota Get-Together even greater!
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Popular Commemorative Artwork Selling Fast! |
Minneapolis cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Cannon unveiled the Minnesota State Fair’s 2021 Commemorative Art on July 20 to long-awaited fanfare. Originally created for the 2020 State Fair, Cannon’s whimsical and jam-packed image was only slightly modified for the 2021 Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together. Since the unveiling, it’s proven to be wildly popular, with the limited-edition signed prints quickly selling out.
Posters are available for purchase now, and will be sold, along with other merchandise featuring the artwork, at State FairWear Gift Shops and Bargain Book and State Fair Poster Carts on the fairgrounds. Proceeds support the Minnesota State Fair Foundation 501(c)(3) mission to preserve and improve State Fair buildings, fairgrounds and educational programs.
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Now Is the Time to Save on Tickets and Rides & Games |
Buy pre-fair discount admission tickets and SAVE up to $3 each. Tickets are good for any one day of the 2021 fair! Plus, pre-fair ride & game tickets are $15 for a sheet of 20, a savings of up to $5. (Quick tip: These make great gifts for anyone with something to celebrate this summer. We even have a printable greeting card to accompany your gift!)
Get your pre-fair discounts:
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Online through 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Print-at-home option available with no additional fees! (If you’d like your tickets mailed to you, orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Aug. 12.)
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At the State Fairgrounds Ticket Office through Aug. 25
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In the Twin Cities, at the customer service centers of participating Cub stores through Aug. 25 (while supplies last)
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Many locations in greater Minnesota and Hudson, Wis., through Aug. 25 (while supplies last)
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Is Your Group Looking for Fundraising Opportunities? |
Community organizations, teams, schools, churches and other groups provide invaluable help with sanitation, parking lots, barn clean-up and other much-needed tasks during the fair. We also count on groups to help us with non-fair-time events year-round. If you're part of a group of at least 10 (30+ is preferred), who are age 16+, and are interested in raising funds by helping out at the fairgrounds, visit the Fundraising Opportunities page of our website for more information.
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Thursday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.
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Friday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m.
(obstructed view seating available by calling Etix
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Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.
(only single seats available)
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Thursday, Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
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Friday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.
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Sunday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.
FREE! No ticket required!
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Monday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
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There's Still (A Little) Time to Enter a State Fair Competition |
Deadlines are fast approaching! If you haven't registered to enter a State Fair competition, it's not too late, but you'll have to hurry! Student school projects and artwork, baked goods, craft items and handwork of all sorts - we have a category for almost everyone and almost anything! It's free and easy to enter - just take a look at the link above for information on how to enter, competition rules and more. Questions? Call our competition department at 651-288-4417 or email competition@mnstatefair.org. Good luck!
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Use These Links to Get Need-to-Know State Fair News |
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Event Spotlight: Twin City Model Railroad Museum Hobby Show & Sale on Sept. 18 |
The Twin City Model Railroad Museum, whose origin dates back to the 1930s, strives to educate and inspire while preserving the history, art and technological legacy of model railroading and toy trains, emphasizing the regional importance of railroads. Now at home in St. Paul, this hidden gem and family favorite brings its fall Hobby Show & Sale to the Education Building at the State Fairgrounds on Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features operating layouts in several scales and more than 200 tables of new and used scale models, plus antiques, collectibles, tools, books, videos, toys, buildings, magazines, prints, posters, photos and more. Storytime with Engineer Paul is at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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Coming to the Fairgrounds |
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North Central Reining Horse Association Futurity & Derby Show: Aug. 5-8
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Minnesota State Fair: Aug. 26-Sept. 6
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Ramsey County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Sept. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
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Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show: Sept. 17-20
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Twin City Model Railroad Museum Hobby Show & Sale: Sept. 18
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Saint Paul Citywide Drop-Off Clean-Up Event: Sept. 18
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Western Saddle Club Association Championship Horse Show: Sept. 23-27
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Munchkin Markets Children's Consignment Sale: Sept. 24-26
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Midwest Comic Book Fans Fall Con XL: Sept. 25
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Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show: Sept. 25-26
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Pay Gap Comedy & Music Festival: Sept. 25-26
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Twin Cities Arts & Crafts 20th Century Design Show & Sale: Sept. 25-26
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Minnesota Mineral Club’s Rock, Mineral & Gem Show: Sept. 25-26
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Gopher State Swap Meet: Sept. 26
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Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders Minnesota Fall Festival: Oct. 1-3
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Antique Spectacular Show & Flea Market: Oct. 2-3
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Roadsters Swap Meet: Oct. 3
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Minnesota Harvest Horse Show: Oct. 5-10
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Twin Cities Oktoberfest: Oct. 8-9
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Twin Cities Book Festival: Oct. 16
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Autism Speaks Fundraiser Drive-Thru: Oct. 16
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Beef Expo: Oct. 21-24
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