Minnesota State Fair

We are honored to have been awarded Fair/Expo of the Year at this year's 2024 International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) Honors & Awards!

Looking for the inside State Fair social scoop? Join members of our marketing team as they cover social media strategy & guest services for the Great Minnesota Get-Together on October 11 at Social Media Breakfast - Minneapolis/St. Paul (SMBMSP). More information below ⬇

Did you know during non-fair time, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds hosts events throughout the year? Well, we do! ❄️🌱☀️🍂 Nestled on the edge of Saint Paul, the fairgrounds hosts a variety of national, state and local organizations. This weekend marks the return of non-fair events season! View upcoming happenings: bit.ly/msfevents

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 22 to Sept. 2) brought people together from across the state of Minnesota to celebrate. This year’s cumulative total attendance total was 1,925,904, making it the fifth best-attended fair ever! 💙💚 “It’s been a phenomenal year for the Minnesota State Fair, filled with unforgettable moments and fun for everyone. This year’s fair also had its share of Minnesota weather, and the State Fair team responded by pulling together to keep people safe and to take care of the fairgrounds amidst episodes of extreme heat and humidity, rainstorms and high winds. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is truly a special event where we can celebrate all that is great about Minnesota and each other. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the fair Aug. 21 through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025.” – Minnesota State Fair CEO, Renee Alexander Learn more about this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together: mnstatefair.org/updates

Opening Day attendance is now online! Thanks to all 138,875 who joined us. 💚 💙 The previous day’s attendance figures for the Minnesota State Fair will be posted daily between noon and 3 p.m. on our website. 🔗 bit.ly/MSF-Attendance

The Minnesota State Fair is requesting letters of interest from advertising agencies and individuals interested in submitting a proposal for the annual advertising campaign in 2025 & 2026. All letters must be received via email by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Please submit your LOI via email to ads@mnstatefair.org with the subject line "Letter of Interest - Advertising RFP."

Make your first fair ride a ride on an Express Bus! 🚌🎡 Take a low-cost bus to the fair from one of our transit partners: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Metro Transit or SouthWest Transit - MN. Learn more: bit.ly/msf-get-here

There's so much NEW coming to this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together! 🎉 ⁣ ⁣ Check out the list of new attractions, exhibits, guest services, merchandise and other features for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair! Check them all out at: bit.ly/new-at-the-fair

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is for all Minnesotans! Did you know the State Fair has a variety of accessibility services available to help guests make the most of their day at the fair? 💜 We're excited to continue and expand services in 2024. This year's programs include ASL and captioning available for select performances, accommodations for guests who are blind or have low vision through Aira and audio descriptions, adult-size changing tables – including the return of Momentum Refresh and sensory friendly spaces from Fraser and Joy Collaborative! For a complete list of accessibility services and more information, visit our accessibility guide at: bit.ly/msf-accessibility --- Video description: An ASL interpreter in a purple T-shirt provides information about the Minnesota State Fair’s accessible guest services. Captions read: “Hello! Did you know the Minnesota State Fair has many accessible services available for people, Including offering ASL interpreters for various programs and events around the fair! Check out more information in the accessibility guide online at mnstatefair.org"

Opening day of the Minnesota State Fair is just ONE month away! Plan your route now with FREE and low-cost transportation options to get to the fair: 🚍 31 FREE Park & Ride locations 🚌 Metro Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and SouthWest Transit - MN Express Buses 🚗 Designated app-based rideshare drop-off and pick-up points 🚲 Bike to the fair and park in one of three secure bike lots - free! 🚘 Limited on-site vehicle parking Start planning your route now at: bit.ly/msf-get-here