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Minnesota State Fair Foundation 501(c)(3)

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Minnesota State Fair Foundation 501(c)(3)

Support the fair you love! Created to preserve and improve Minnesota State Fair buildings, grounds, and educational programs.

Internationally acclaimed, the Minnesota State Fair has served more than two-thirds of today's Minnesotans with cultural and educational experiences with this purpose:

To showcase Minnesota's finest in agriculture, art and industry through an unparalleled forum for educational exchange and social interaction. In 2012, the State Fair had near record attendance with close to 1.8 million guests, and

year-round the fairgrounds are used by other organizations and an additional 1 million visitors. The organization is self-supporting and has not received government appropriations since 1949. Despite success, the State Fair needs new resources for historic building preservation and program improvements in art, agriculture, environment, education and history and heritage. This is why in 2002 community leaders formed the Minnesota State Fair Foundation 501(c)(3) as the nonprofit fundraising entity for the State Fair. Our contributors have provided funds to improve State Fair buildings, grounds and educational experiences, including: AgStar Arena, Moo Booth, Grandstand Marquee, CHS Miracle of Birth Center, Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum, trees, gardens and seating, recognition bricks and benches and more.

08/16/2026

Hey 2026 Friends of the Fair! Did you know you can pick up your benefits prior to the Great Minnesota Get-Together? Our volunteers are ready to help at the Loop Gate TODAY, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

08/11/2026

The fairgrounds is officially closed for setup, and we’re just about two weeks away from our favorite days of summer 💙💚 We can’t wait to see you all soon!

07/30/2026

Did you see the NEWs? The Minnesota State Fair announced all things new and exciting for the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together! From Creative Activities to the Coliseum, dinosaurs to accessibility, there’s sure to be something to add to your list to explore with us very soon!

07/29/2026

Less than 30 days until we’re back in Ramberg Center celebrating with Blue Ribbon BINGO winners!

Will we see you there? Find more information on our website!

07/21/2026

Time is running out to become an OFFICIAL 2026 Friend of the Fair! The deadline to sign up or renew your membership is July 31. More information can be found on our website msffoundation.org/friends

If you have questions about your membership status, don’t hesitate to call us at (651) 288-4327.

07/16/2026

We're excited to share that our 2025 Annual Report is live on our website! The Foundation was proud to support improvements to two fairgrounds buildings that host signature State Fair competitions, continuing the donor-funded improvements in the Creative Activities Building and supporting the State Fair’s major renovation of the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.

Read more about these projects, including a deep-dive into what's next for the Foundation, and so much more in this issue at the link: msffoundation.org/2025-annual-report

06/07/2026

Get your copy this week at the J.V. Bailey House! 💙💚

06/02/2026

The Minnesota State Fair has made its FINAL announcement in the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Sleep Number! CeCe Winans - More Than This World Tour will perform at the Grandstand on Labor Day, Sept. 7. 🎶

Become a 2026 Friend of the Fair through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation to access the presale! Friends of the Fair reserved seating is limited, and you must be a 2026 Friend of the Fair at the Red Ribbon level or above.

For presale access to this show, sign up online or call 651-288-4325 by noon on Wednesday, June 3. Join now at: http://bit.ly/msf-fof

05/22/2026

Kickoff to Summer is here and we’re excited to once again be putting on the Stroll Through History tour! ☀️ Take a 30-minute guided walking tour to learn about the fair’s historical role in introducing new products, interesting ideas and the latest marvels to fair guests in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Tours will be held:
Friday, May 22, 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 23, 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m.

Find all the details you need to know at bit.ly/msf-kickoff

05/05/2026

The Minnesota State Fair has made its TENTH announcement in the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Sleep Number! Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound will perform at the Grandstand on Saturday, Aug. 29. 🎶

Become a 2026 Friend of the Fair through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation to access the presale! Friends of the Fair reserved seating is limited, and you must be a 2026 Friend of the Fair at the Red Ribbon level or above.

For presale access to this show, sign up online or call 651-288-4325 by noon on Wednesday, May 6. Join now at: http://bit.ly/msf-fof

Address

1265 Snelling Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN
55108

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.msffoundation.org/

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