Not only does being a Friend of the Fair show your support for the Minnesota State Fair, it also comes with great perks.
Over the past two decades, we’ve been able to grant over $20 million to the State Fair for a variety of projects. All these programs and projects have benefited from the support of generous donors like you.
2027 Green Ribbon
$25+
- 2027 Friend of the Fair ribbon
- 2027 State Fair Friend of the Fair pin OR 2027 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
- Discount at State FairWear Gift Shops at the fair
2027 Yellow Ribbon
$50+
- All 2027 Green Ribbon Benefits
- One State Fair Admission ticket to the 2027 State Fair
2027 Red Ribbon
$100+
- All 2027 Yellow Ribbon Benefits
- One additional State Fair admission ticket to the 2027 State Fair
- Presale access to the 2027 Grandstand Concert Series for up to two shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
2027 Blue Ribbon
$250+
- All 2027 Red Ribbon Benefits
- Presale access to four 2027 Grandstand Concert Series shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
- Two additional State Fair admission tickets to the 2027 State Fair
- 2027 State Fair Friend of the Fair pin AND 2027 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
2027 Rose Ribbon
$500+
- All 2027 Blue Ribbon Benefits
- Presale access to all 2027 Grandstand Concert Series shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
2027 Purple Ribbon
$1,000+
- All 2027 Rose Ribbon Benefits
- Grand Champion Club membership, including special recognition and invitations to behind-the-scenes events throughout the year!
The Minnesota State Fair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor. The deductibility of your gift is limited to the extent that it exceeds the fair market value of the goods and services provided to you by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. You may also waive your benefits, so the full amount of your donation supports the Foundation’s mission.