Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the new era of the Warner Coliseum!
For the first time in its 75-year history, the iconic Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum is undergoing significant renovations. Through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, you can be a part of it! All donations made to personalize arena seats go directly to supporting the renovations and ensuring that the Warner Coliseum continues to be the home of memories for generations to come.
About the Recognition Plates
Donor names and messages are engraved into stainless steel plates which are approximately 8” wide by 2 1/2” tall. The plates will be affixed to a new seat in the Warner Coliseum arena.
Recognition plates can fit up to four lines of text with up to 35 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation. Plates may only contain text.
We are unable to accommodate special characters, fonts or images. Website addresses and advocacy messages will not be allowed. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.
If damage occurs to an engraved plate within the first 5 years after placement, the Foundation will make best efforts to repair or replace it. We are not able to offer any kind of guarantee beyond 5 years.
Donation Amount
Engraved, personalized metal plates will be placed on a seat in the arena of the Warner Coliseum with a contribution of $800. Contributions are tax-deductible as a charitable donation. If you are giving through a Donor-Advised Fund, please email the name of the fund, inscription, etc. to recognition@msffoundation.org.
Timeline
To ensure plate placement by the 2026 State Fair, order by April 30, 2026. Orders received by December 31, 2025 will have an opportunity to choose the seat location where your plate will be placed. Seat placement choice is not guaranteed for orders received after December 31.
The Minnesota State Fair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.