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The deadline to place a personalized table during the 2022 Minnesota State Fair has passed (June 1, 2022). Tables ordered after June 1, 2022, will be placed at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.

Your personalized table awaits! Add your story to the fairgrounds today.

Customizable Tables
Tables can be personalized with a line of text on each seat and two additional lines of text on the tabletop. Each line can be customized with 14 characters of text including spaces.

We invite business names or logos to be included on the plaque. However, text on the table may not include business names or advocacy messages. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. To ensure accuracy, a certificate will be mailed for confirmation. 

The deadline for having a table placed in 2022 was June 1, 2022. Tables ordered after June 1, 2022, will be placed at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.

Table Plaque Text
A 8.5″ x 7″ tamper-proof plaque can be attached to the table for no additional charge. Plaques have room for five lines of text with up to 21 characters, including spaces, in each line. Any photos for the plaque should be emailed to info@msffoundation.org.

Table Colors and Location
You select the color of the table (blue, green or yellow), which determines placement on the fairgrounds:

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  • Blue – Area surrounding the Grandstand – includes Dan Patch Park
  • Green – North fairgrounds – includes Little Farm Hands and Baldwin Park
  • Yellow – Southeast fairgrounds – includes Agriculture Horticulture Building, International Bazaar, Bandshell and J.V. Bailey House

Frequently Asked Questions (click drop down)

What is customizable on the table?

Tables can be personalized with a line of text on each seat and two additional lines of text on the tabletop, plus a 8.5” x 7” plaque can be added.

Each line can be customized with 14 characters of text including spaces.

Plaques have room for five lines of text with up to 21 characters, including spaces, in each line to allow for larger font. Additional wording and photos are okay with the understanding the font will be smaller. Any photos for the plaque should be emailed to info@msffoundation.org.

Can I add an image to the plaque?

Yes, you can add an image or logo to the plaque. Any photos for the plaque should be emailed to info@msffoundation.org.

Image/Emoji characters like hearts and smiley faces can be included in the text of the plaque. Please note: In the donation form, type in (heart) or (smiley face) instead of using the emoji.

Can I promote my business or cause with a personalized table?

We invite business names or logos to be included on the plaque. However, text on the table may not include business names or advocacy messages. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.

When will my table be placed on the fairgrounds?

Table orders received by June 1, 2022, will be placed on the fairgrounds for the 2022 fair. Tables ordered after June 1, 2022, will be placed at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.Recognition tables are stored during the winter months and placed annually before the State Fair.

Where will my table be placed?

You select the color of the table (blue, green or yellow), which determines placement on the fairgrounds:

  • Blue – Area surrounding the Grandstand – includes Dan Patch Park
  • Green – North fairgrounds – includes Little Farm Hands and Baldwin Park
  • Yellow – Southeast fairgrounds – includes Agriculture Horticulture Building, International Bazaar, Bandshell and J.V. Bailey House
How long will my table be in use by the Minnesota State Fair?

Recognition tables are stored during the winter months and placed annually before the State Fair. Tables are taken out of rotation when they are deemed unsafe or damaged.

Can I keep my table once it is deemed unsafe or removed from the fairgrounds?
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request.

What if my table is damaged?

Tables are covered by a five-year limited warranty. Please contact us at info@msffoundation.org for more information.

I don’t know what I want my table or plaque to say yet, when do I need to provide that information by?

Table orders and information must be received by June 1, 2022 to guarantee placement at the 2022 State Fair.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

This contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Can I make a donation for a personalized table with a donor-advised fund or stock gift?

Yes! Please notify us of your intent by emailing us or by sending in a printed copy of the 2023 Table Form.

The Minnesota State Fair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.

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The Minnesota State Fair Foundation reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. To ensure accuracy, a certificate will be mailed for confirmation.

The forms for Benches and Tables can also be downloaded and mailed to us.

Bench Form 2023 ($2,500)The deadline to have a bench placed in 2022 was June 1, 2022. Benches ordered after June 1, 2022 will be placed at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.

Table Form 2023 ($5,000) The deadline to have a table placed in 2022 was June 1, 2022. Tables ordered after June 1, 2022 will be placed at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.

Would you like to personalize a bench or table with a gift of stock? Learn More

For additional questions, please contact us at 651-288-4325.

Donations to program areas and for benches and tables are not part of the Friends of the Fair program and are fully tax-deductible.

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