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Experiences, memories, traditions.

Minnesota state fair foundation

We’re your nonprofit partner in enriching the unforgettable memories and traditions you experience only at the Minnesota State Fair. Join us in making the Great Minnesota Get-Together even greater!

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The Minnesota State Fair is one of Minnesota’s most treasured institutions and time-honored traditions, a place where we can all get together to learn and have fun. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation invites you to join us in supporting our beloved fair!


Multi-generational family outside of the Leinenkugel Bandshell

Memberships

Join Friends of the Fair, the Grand Champion Club or the 1854 Society.

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Red Foundation bench

Bricks, Benches and Tables

Commemorate a special person, treasured occasion, or your love for the fair.

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Young exhibitors displaying their sheep

Areas to Support

Support one of our program areas, special projects or an endowment.

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Gift Planning

Show your love for the Minnesota State Fair forever with a planned gift.

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Introducing the 1854 Society

Historic Streetcar Arch

The forward-thinking donors of our 1854 Society have shown dedication to benefiting the fair beyond their lifetimes by making planned gifts or including us in their wills or estate plans.

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What We Support


No matter which part of the State Fair keeps you coming back year after year, your support of the Foundation helps fund experiences you love – and more. As a supporter of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, you provide vital funds that bring unique fair experiences from vision to reality and enhances and improves these programs for the future. You can make an impact on the area of the fair you love the most by choosing to support one of the areas below!


Sheep and lamb at CHS Miracle of Birth Center

Agricultural Education

Little Girl wearing Alphabet Forest crown

Education

Flowers outside of the Skyride, showcasing the work of our greenhouse staff

Fairgrounds Environment

Friends singing together at Giant Sing Along

Arts and Culture

History & Heritage Center

History and Heritage

Great Big Wheel behind SkyGlider riders

Greatest Need

Grandstand Ramp at 1937 State Fair

Endowment

Arts A'Fair performers smiling and bowing

What We’ve Funded

Events


There’s nothing better than getting together with Foundation supporters, and not just during the twelve days of fun! The Foundation hosts a variety of events leading up to and during the State Fair.


Taste of the Fair drink n plate with cookies and soda

Taste of the Fair

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First Glance guests looking at fine art

First Glance

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J.V. Bailey House and gazebo

The Foundation at the Fair

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Past Princess Kay princesses presenting at a Grand Champion Event

Grand Champion Events

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Volunteers

Volunteer with us!

  • Volunteer selling Blue Ribbon Bargain Books

I’m passionate about the State Fair and want to give back to the fair that gives me so much joy.”

Jeremy Jordan
Volunteer

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Minnesota State Fair Foundation
1265 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108

651-288-4327
Fax: 651-632-2622
info@msffoundation.org

Tax ID: 41-2013696

Enriching the unforgettable memories and traditions you experience only at the Minnesota State Fair!

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  • PROGRAM AREA GIVING
    • Agricultural Education
    • Arts and Culture
    • Education
    • Fairgrounds Environment
    • History and Heritage
    • Greatest Need
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    • North End Project
    • Swine Barn Improvement Project
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    • Grand Champion Club
    • 1854 Society
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