You can play a role in the success of our beloved fair through your support of the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum renovation.
Since 2002, the Minnesota State Fair Foundation has been the State Fair’s fundraising partner for capital and program improvements in agriculture, art, the fairgrounds environment, history and education. Through the generosity of our donors, the Foundation has been able to grant a total of $16 million for major capital improvements and program enhancements, helping to produce a State Fair that is relevant to our communities, while also preserving many traditions and developing new initiatives.
We invite you to learn more about what we’re working on!

Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum Renovation
Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum is in the midst of a multiyear renovation, totaling an estimated $22 million, the first significant update in the building’s almost 75-year history.
For information about payment schedules for pledges of $5,000+, donor recognition, and naming opportunities, please call 651-288-4326.