2019 Green Ribbon Friend of the Fair

Please note:  Grandstand presale access begins at the Red Ribbon ($100) level.

All Friends of the Fair receive:

  • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
  • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
  • State Fair Annual Pin
  • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
  • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
  • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

Gift Amount: $25.00

A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.

2019 Yellow Ribbon Friend of the Fair

Please note: Grandstand presale access begins at the Red Ribbon ($100) level.

All Friends of the Fair receive:

  • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
  • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
  • State Fair Annual Pin
  • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
  • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
  • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

In addition to the benefits listed above, Yellow Ribbon Friends of the Fair also receive:

Two State Fair admission tickets

    Gift Amount: $50.00

    A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.

    2019 Red Ribbon Friend of the Fair

    All Friends of the Fair receive:

    • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
    • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
    • State Fair Annual Pin
    • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
    • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
    • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

    In addition to the benefits listed above, Red Ribbon Friends of the Fair also receive:

    • Two State Fair admission tickets
    • Access to Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating for any one Grandstand show (up to four tickets)

    Please note: to receive Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating, contributions must be received at least three days before the public on-sale of the concert tickets you are interested in purchasing.

    Gift Amount: $100.00

    2019 Blue Ribbon Friend of the Fair

    Please note - The deadline for a recognition brick to be placed on the fairgrounds is July 1st.

    All Friends of the Fair receive:

    • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
    • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
    • State Fair Annual Pin
    • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
    • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
    • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

    In addition to the benefits listed above, Blue Ribbon Friends of the Fair also receive:

    • Four State Fair admission tickets
    • Personalized 8" x 8" recognition brick on the fairgrounds
    • Access to Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating for any four Grandstand shows (up to four tickets per show)

    Please note: to receive Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating, contributions must be received at least three days before the public on-sale of the concert tickets you are interested in purchasing.

    2019 Rose Ribbon Friend of the Fair

    All Friends of the Fair receive:

    • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
    • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
    • State Fair Annual Pin
    • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
    • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
    • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

    In addition to the benefits listed above, Rose Ribbon Friends of the Fair also receive:

    • Four State Fair admission tickets
    • Personalized 8" x 8" recognition brick on the fairgrounds
    • Access to Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating for all Grandstand shows (up to four tickets per show)

    Please note: to receive Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating, contributions must be received at least three days before the public on-sale of the concert tickets you are interested in purchasing.

    2019 Purple Ribbon Friend of the Fair

    All Friends of the Fair receive:

    • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
    • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
    • State Fair Annual Pin
    • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
    • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
    • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

    In addition to the benefits listed above, Purple Ribbon Friends of the Fair also receive:

    • Four State Fair admission tickets
    • Access to Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating for all Grandstand shows (up to four tickets per show)
    • Personalized 8" x 8" recognition brick on the fairgrounds
    • Annual Recognition and invitations to special events as a Grand Champion

    Please note: to receive Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating, contributions must be received at least three days before the public on-sale of the concert tickets you are interested in purchasing.

    2019 Silver Ribbon Friend of the Fair

    **PLEASE NOTE** The deadline for recognition benches to be placed for the 2019 fair is July 1st.

    All Friends of the Fair receive:

    • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
    • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
    • State Fair Annual Pin
    • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
    • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
    • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

    In addition to the benefits listed above, Silver Ribbon Friends of the Fair also receive:

    • Four State Fair admission tickets
    • Access to Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating for all Grandstand shows (up to four tickets per show)
    • Personalized 8' recognition bench on the fairgrounds
    • Annual Recognition and invitations to special events as a Grand Champion

    Please note: to receive Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating, contributions must be received at least three days before the public on-sale of the concert tickets you are interested in purchasing.

    2019 Gold Ribbon Friend of the Fair

    **PLEASE NOTE** The deadline for recognition tables to be placed for the 2019 fair is July 1st. 

    All Friends of the Fair receive:

    • Friends of the Fair Ribbon
    • Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
    • State Fair Annual Pin
    • Discount at State FairWear Shops during the fair
    • Invitation to donor receptions at the J.V. Bailey House during the fair
    • Annual recognition at the J.V. Bailey House

    In addition to the benefits listed above, Gold Ribbon Friends of the Fair also receive:

    • Four State Fair admission tickets
    • Access to Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating for all Grandstand shows (up to four tickets per show)
    • Personalized recognition table on the fairgrounds
    • Annual Recognition and invitations to special events as a Grand Champion

    Please note: to receive Friends of the Fair Fan Club Seating, contributions must be received at least three days before the public on-sale of the concert tickets you are interested in purchasing.

    Table
    Standard tables have room for 14 characters of text on each of the seats and two rows of 14 characters on the tabletop for a total of 56 characters (including spaces). Wheelchair-accessible tables have room for 11 characters on each of the seats and two rows of 14 characters on the tabletop for a total of 50 characters (including spaces). All text faces the same direction.
    Plaque Text
    One tamper-proof sign is also attached to the tabletop. Plaques have room for five lines of text with up to 21 characters, including spaces, in each line. If you are unsure about your plaque text, please type 'Will Send Later' in Line 1.

    A photo may be added to the plaque. Please send the photo to info@msffoundation.org or 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55108 The deadline for benches to be placed at this years fair is July 1.

    Select the area where you would like your table to be located.

    *Note: due to limited space in the livestock area, the Foundation is not offering red tables at this time.

    Gift Amount: $5,000.00

    A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.

    Brick Text
    Bricks have room for six lines of text with up to 15 characters, including spaces, in each line. If you are unsure about your brick text, please type 'Will Send Later' in Line 1.
    With a membership at the Blue, Rose and Purple Ribbon levels, you have the option to customize a brick with up to six lines of text.
    The deadline for bricks to be placed at this year's fair is July 1.

    Gift Amount: $250.00

    A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.

    Gift Amount: $1,000.00

    A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.

    Gift Amount: $500.00

    A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.

    Bench Text
    Enter up to 14 characters, including spaces, for the back of the bench.
    Plaque Text
    One tamper-proof sign is also attached to the Bench. Plaques have room for five lines of text with up to 21 characters, including spaces, in each line.

    A photo may be added to the plaque. Please send the photo to info@msffoundation.org or 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55108 The deadline for benches to be placed at this years fair is July 1.

    Select the area where you would like your bench to be located.

    Gift Amount: $2,500.00

    A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.

    If you choose to waive your membership benefits and direct your entire gift to the Foundation mission, you will not receive State Fair admission tickets and other Friends of the Fair membership benefits listed above. You will still be recognized as a Friend of the Fair and receive invitations to special events.
    For gifted memberships, please note that a gift must be made by 7 pm Thursday, December 20th in order to ensure electronic delivery of a membership certificate.  Foundation Staff will also be out of the office beginning Saturday, Decemeber 22 and returning Wednesday, December 26.
    A Gift For:
    State Fair gate tickets (if applicable) and an invitation to the J.V. Bailey House to pick up other membership benefits will be mailed to the recipient in mid-August.
    In Honor Of:
    In Memory Of: