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.
The deadline to become a Red Ribbon ($100) Friend of the Fair in order to access the presale for the recently announced Grandstand show is noon today, May 7th, 2025. All memberships that are received after noon today will NOT be eligible for the presale.
Plan your 2025 membership accordingly based on the outline below.
2025 Green Ribbon
$25+
- 2025 Friend of the Fair ribbon
- 2025 State Fair Friend of the Fair pin OR 2025 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
- Discount at State FairWear Gift Shops at the fair
2025 Yellow Ribbon
$50+
- All 2025 Green Ribbon Benefits
- One State Fair Admission ticket to the 2025 State Fair
2025 Red Ribbon
$100+
- All 2025 Yellow Ribbon Benefits
- One additional State Fair admission ticket to the 2025 State Fair
- Presale access to the 2025 Grandstand Concert Series for up to two shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
2025 Blue Ribbon
$250+
- All 2025 Red Ribbon Benefits
- Presale access to four 2025 Grandstand Concert Series shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
- Two additional State Fair admission tickets to the 2025 State Fair
- 2025 State Fair Friend of the Fair pin AND 2025 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
2025 Rose Ribbon
$500+
- All 2025 Blue Ribbon Benefits
- Presale access to all 2025 Grandstand Concert Series shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
2025 Purple Ribbon
$1,000+
- All 2025 Rose Ribbon Benefits
- Grand Champion Club membership, including special recognition and invitations to behind-the-scenes events throughout the year!
2025 Friends of the Fair annual memberships run from August 1, 2024 through the 2025 Fair. The deadline to become a 2025 Friend of the Fair (and receive 2025 State Fair benefits) is July 31, 2025.
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.