2020 State Fair virtual calendar Education Minnesota wants to make sure fairgoers still have the ability to keep up their photo calendar tradition, even though we won’t be able to take your picture in person this year. The Minnesota State Fair's Board of Managers have voted to cancel the 2020 State Fair due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsored by Minnesota Rusco. Hammer’s full statement follows. Production of an event the size and scope of the State Fair requires the year-round efforts of our hard-working team, and those efforts must continue if we are to present the type of event that Minnesotans expect and deserve. May 22, 2020 For just the sixth time in it's history, the annual fair has been canceled, and its first cancellation since 1946. Jan. 13: Due to Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s Drive-Thru Ice & Snow Sculpture Park, the fairgrounds will close to the public beginning Jan. 23 and remain closed through Feb. 7. Each ticket is valid for a specific date and timeslot. We understand Minnesotans are missing the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year, and we regret that we cannot accommodate more fair fans. The 2020 Minnesota State Fair may be canceled, but State Fair officials and business owners are coming up ways you can get your fix of the Great Minnesota Get Together. Tickets to the first-ever Minnesota State Fair Food Parade sold out in two hours at the end of July. Please comply with posted parking and traffic signs, including speed limits. NF - The Search Tour with special guest to be announced. Other items may be refused at the discretion of State Fair management or security. Sign up for the door prize drawing, too! Vehicles may enter through Gate 5 at Snelling and Midway Parkway and then park. More Details. Learn more. Pages Non-Business Places Outdoor Recreation Fairground Minnesota State Fair Videos Farewell, 2020. Prizes will be awarded to a limited number of guests who play, while supplies last. A message from Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer: “Dear Friends, We’ve been working hard and doing our very best with preparations for the Minneapolis, th… Tickets were sold through a lottery process and cannot be purchased at the event. Long live the DIY Minnesota State Fair. No action is required. July 22, 2020: The first-ever Minnesota State Fair Food Parade is a meandering drive-thru experience featuring 16 vendors and a chance to support the Great Minnesota Get-Together. This event is rain or shine. Feel free to bring your own dauber or marker. All Rights Reserved. Questions about your tickets: Contact the Minnesota State Fair Ticket Office at tickets@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4467. May 13: Tickets for Kickoff to Summer at the Fair sponsored by Paddle North are now SOLD OUT. Browse the work of talented Minnesota artists in the juried 2020 Fine Arts Exhibition. Sept. 10, 2020: After closing for the Food Parade, the State Fairgrounds has reopened for walkers and bikers. Outside food and drink (with the exception of sealed plastic water bottles) is not allowed. Each vendor must submit a COVID-19 preparedness plan for review as part of their license to participate. The Great Minnesota Get-Together will not be held in 2020. March 16, 2020, 1:30 p.m.: Until further notice, access to State Fair buildings will be limited to staff only. The Great Minnesota Get-Together. Walk-ups from the Kickoff to Summer event will be available daily from noon to 8 p.m. On Monday, May 31, we will honor those who died while serving our country in the U.S. military. Items will support Every Third Saturday serving veterans, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and YouthLink. More information on the Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together will be shared in the coming weeks. Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. Please use the direct contact information for the department or staff you are trying to reach. A rare chance to ride the slide in May! Never has a Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition felt so of-the-moment, so immediate and urgent. Please consider bringing a donation for three local nonprofits serving veterans and young people who are accessing services to achieve supportive and sustainable housing. Then, scan and play. All health and safety guidelines at the time of the event will be followed. The Minnesota State Fair Scholarship program continued in 2020, honoring 20 students from Greater Minnesota. If your ticket is not valid, you will not be permitted to enter. Hand sanitizer stations will be provided throughout the event. Unfortunately, as with any event ticket, you run the risk that a ticket bought from an unauthorized third party will not be valid when we scan it at the entrance. Plus, watch for the Kids Wagon cruising throughout the Family Fun Zone with sidewalk chalk, jacks, coloring sheets and crayons. March 26, 2020, 12:30 p.m.: As of Friday, March 27 at 11 p.m., the Minnesota State Fairgrounds are closed to public vehicle traffic until Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. March 18, 2020, 2 p.m.: While things are quiet here on the fairgrounds, and you may not hear from us for a bit, please know that our team is working hard preparing to welcome you to one of our state’s most treasured traditions – the Minnesota State Fair. All The fairgrounds are open to walkers and bikers between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily. Aug. 17, 2020: The State Fairgrounds will be closed to the public beginning today through Sept. 10. Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is now sold out. Bags, purses, coolers and packages will be subject to search at the entrance. We continue to remain hopeful that we can celebrate this year in our usual style, but ultimately please know and rest assured the State Fair will do the right thing for Minnesota, our nation and our world. The capacity is limited in order to present the event in a safe and enjoyable manner for guests. What to do when your designated group gains access to ticket buying: Use the link and redemption code in the email you received Monday morning to access available dates and timeslots. All information subject to change. Dates/times will become more limited as more people purchase tickets, and there is no guarantee that tickets will be available for later groups. Whether you’re a seasoned pro who brings your own dauber or a novice who wants to give it a try, join us in the Grandstand (enter on the east side) to play BINGO during Kickoff to Summer at the Fair! May 6: We’re excited by today’s news regarding the easing of covid restrictions, and we’re continuing to move forward with State Fair preparations. Unique finds from artisans and merchants! Despite the uncertainties of the day, we remain hopeful that we can all celebrate the end of summer in our usual Great Minnesota Get-Together style. Sept. 14, 2020: The Minnesota State Fair is pleased to announce the Fall Food Parade. 2. $10 gets you a pack of BINGO sheets for all five games (each sheet contains 3 BINGO cards). An ATM will be available just outside the Grandstand. It was one way Fair officials responded to the Great Minnesota Get Together being canceled in 2020 due to the Coronavirus. Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.; 5 & 7 p.m. Thank you! For now, enjoy the last days of summer by dining. This one-mile drive-thru wonderland features a dozen stunning stops, a 100-foot lit Christmas tree, and icicle and art installations, all wrapped up with the opportunity to purchase tasty food and drink. The 2020 Minnesota State Fair was canceled on May 22, 2020. In its early years during the 19th century, the fair was held in many different locations. May 4: Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is our first big step toward bringing Minnesotans together in a safe and fun way. Learn more about non-fair events. You may purchase up to 6 tickets (including children). April 23, 2020, message from Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer: As stewards of the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it is our duty to do everything we can for as long as we can to ensure that Minnesota has a world class State Fair this year. The event It takes place every year for 12 days in late August-early September at the Saint Paul campus of the University of Minnesota in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, halfway between the cities of … The MINNESOTA STATE FAIR & Logos®, MIGHTY MIDWAY®, KIDWAY®, THE GREAT MINNESOTA GET-TOGETHER®, TWELVE DAYS OF FUN ENDING LABOR DAY®, BLUE RIBBON BARGAIN BOOK®, Fairscape Logo, and Fairchild Mascot are trademarks of Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair, and are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Hansen’s Foot Long Hot Dogs & Corn Dogs, Daily: Staff’s State Fair dance tradition, Saturday: Corey Rae White, morning timeslot; Madd Company – Bad Company Tribute Band, evening timeslot, Thursday-Saturday: Mark Joseph & The American Soul, Sunday: Camille & C.O., morning timeslot; Alex Rossi Trio, evening timeslot, Saturday: The Soupbones, morning timeslot; Kevin’s Cousins, evening timeslot, Sunday: The Soupbones, morning timeslot; Music Junkbox, evening timeslot, Sunday: Daina’s Piano Party, morning timeslot; Stripped Down, evening timeslot, Sunday: Gary LaRue, morning timeslot; Rockin’ Woody, evening timeslot. We look forward to seeing you all at the 2021 Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together. This was announced Friday following a meeting of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which governs the Minnesota State Fair. HomeTown Mobility is accepting reservations for wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters. Reserve online (select “Kickoff to Summer at the Fair” from the list) or call HomeTown Mobility at 877-928-5388 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Note: Reservations made by phone are subject to a $5 call-in fee.) Oct. 14, 2020: Beginning today, the fairgrounds will be open for walkers and bikers daily until dark. When you donate and become a member, you help support the fair and get great benefits too (such as access to presale tickets for Kickoff to Summer at the Fair)! The Great Minnesota Get-Together will not be held in 2020. We also ask that your inner “Minnesota Nice” guides you as you use the fairgrounds to walk or bike. Limit of 6 tickets per customer (including children). April 3, 2020: For the time being, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds are open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic and is accessible from Gate 5 at Snelling Avenue and Midway Parkway. Arts & Entertainment Minnesota State Fair Is Canceled For 2020 The "Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together" is now set for Aug. 26 - Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2021. Notification email: At approximately 8 a.m. Monday, May 10, all lottery registrants received an email notifying them of their randomly assigned group designation: A, B, C or D. Group designations determine the date you may have the opportunity to purchase tickets. … Routine sanitizing of all high-touch areas will be completed by State Fair staff. If rented on-site, all equipment is available on a first-come basis with no guarantee of availability. We are following the guidance of state and federal health officials to protect all who are attending and participating in Kickoff to Summer at the Fair. Socially distanced, of course! We appreciate the support of so many fair fans and regret that we are not able to accommodate all who wished to attend. The slide is open weather permitting; if it rains, the slide will reopen when it dries. In-person gallery showings run from August 27 through Labor Day; tickets are $10 a pop and on sale now. Please note that until further notice, the only open gate will be at Snelling Avenue and Midway Parkway (Gate #5); through-traffic will not be permitted, and the fairgrounds will close daily at dark, rather than remaining open until 11 p.m. as in the past. ), you can walk back across the street to the event. Cash or credit accepted. Learn more about the Community Gives Together. Aug. 4, 2020: Although there will not be the usual opportunity to gather for the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year, the Minnesota State Fair is pleased to announce the creation of the Minnesota State Fair Online Marketplace, as well as four virtual competition showcases, from cookie decorating to crop art, for fair guests to enter and showcase their creativity this summer. May 5: The State Fairgrounds will be closed to the public beginning May 10 through June 1. Watch for our beloved furry State Fair mascots – they’re done hibernating and ready to help us spring into summer! We are available via phone or email. Good luck! No through traffic is permitted. Content can be viewed from the home page of mnstatefair.org or via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Tickets are non-refundable. The Minnesota State Fair slogan is "The Great Minnesota Get-Together." Middle and high school students from 55 schools across Minnesota competed in the 84th annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair from March 23-30. That picture will become more clear in the weeks ahead as we continue to be in contact with our partners that are vital to produce an event the size and scope of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. All who register online by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, May 6, were entered into a random drawing for the opportunity to purchase up to 6 tickets (including children). If you have questions or comments, please email fairinfo@mnstatefair.org. 2020 gate admission tickets will be valid for the 2021 fair. This was announced today following a meeting of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which governs the Minnesota State Fair. The cancellation of the 2020 fair has meant going without nearly all of our operating revenue for a year. We’re carefully following the directives of state and national health agencies, and we’re in close touch with our fair industry colleagues throughout North America including vendors, entertainers, competitive exhibitors and support services. Sold-out notification: All who register for the lottery will receive an email when the event sells out. Guests chose their date and timeslot when purchasing tickets. Next year’s festival is scheduled for Aug. 26th through Sept. 6th, 2021. There will be two sessions of BINGO during each timeslot, and each session will last approximately 1 hour. Gate 5 (Snelling Ave.), Gate 7 (Como Ave./Underwood St.), Gate 14 (Como Ave./Canfield St.) and Gate 15 (West Dan Patch) will be open to the public 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily for through traffic. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Our staff takes extra care to make sure our historic grounds remain beautiful, so please help us keep the fairgrounds in tip-top shape by cleaning up after yourself and your pet. Like many large public events, the 2020 Minnesota State Fair was cancelled due to COVID-19. Learn more. May 22, 2020: The 2020 Minnesota State Fair is canceled. Proceeds support the Minnesota State Fair. Once you receive your vaccine (a very quick process! 1. All of Proceeds support the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. The 2020 Minnesota State Fair is cancelled. We are discussing and considering options that will enable us to provide that experience in 2020; however, alternate fair dates, a change in duration of the fair, or significant restrictions are not being considered. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. For all holiday gift giving ideas, check out our Holiday Gift Guide! Winners from each timeslot will be randomly drawn from all who purchased Kickoff to Summer at the Fair tickets through Etix and opted in to enter. $50 (General Admission Plaza) & $35 (Reserved Mainstand) Buy Tickets at Etix. If you do not purchase your tickets by noon the following day your group is granted access, you may still buy available dates/times if any remain, but people from the next group will also have the opportunity to purchase. Central to this year’s preparations are the directives of state, national and international health agencies. Redemption instructions will be given upon receipt of your answers. The Minnesota State Fair board will discuss Friday whether to cancel the hugely popular annual event for only the sixth time in its history, going back to before the Civil War. Challenge your family and friends to a board game! Winners of fabulous prizes will be notified the week of June 1! Nov. 24, 2020: The Minnesota State Fair is pleased to announce a number of holiday gift giving ideas, along with a giving opportunity on the fairgrounds. If you begin playing mid-session, the cost is still $10. State Fair Trivia If you’d like to bring your own board games to play while you’re at the event, please do! Our website and ticketing service experienced unprecedented volume; in 2½ hours, we reached our capacity of 19,000 vehicle tickets sold for this 13-day historic event. Planning for this year’s State Fair is moving ahead. We will miss Nov. 13, 2020: The State Fairgrounds will close to the public beginning Nov. 16 and remain closed through Jan. 10. 2020 Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair Awards By March 23, 2020, 369 students presented 162 middle school projects and 151 high school projects by submitting videos, instead of attending a live event on March 26 - 28. Or, use our general phone number or email address: 651-288-4400 or fairinfo@mnstatefair.org. Fair guests can bring their tickets with them and get them scanned at the gate any one day of the 2021 Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 26 - Sept. 6. “Dear Friends, We’ve been working hard and doing our very best with preparations for the […] (No priority is given to those who register early.) Tickets are $2.50; cash only. Speaking of Fido, all dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. THE 2020 MINNESOTA STATE FAIR IS CANCELED May 22, 2020 The Great Minnesota Get-Together will not be held in 2020. Stop by the north side of the DNR Building to check out some favorite classics. For the safety of walkers and bikers, if you are driving to the fairgrounds, we ask that you park upon entering and do not drive around the grounds. Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Face masks are required for all guests, vendors and staff, and must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking. 3. To buy tickets for more than one date/timeslot (up to the limit of 6 total tickets), complete a separate transaction for each date/timeslot. Sept. 24, 2020: Tickets for the Fall Food Parade are sold out. Tickets are $12.50 each (fees and tax included); children 4 and under are free with a child ticket. The Minnesota Academy of Science hosted the virtual event, which culminated in a live award ceremony emceed by KARE 11’s Guy Brown on March 30 Pedestrians and bikers have the right of way. 2020 Minnesota State Fair canceled due to coronavirus This is the sixth time the annual fair has been canceled in its history, and its first … Lottery registration: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. 2020 gate admission tickets will be valid for the 2021 fair. Look for the QR code on the event program and on signs at the fairgrounds. My view of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair Food Parade. All Rights Reserved. Our fingers are crossed as we plan for the 2021 Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together! April 3, 2020, message from Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer: Planning and preparations continue for the 2020 Minnesota State Fair. 1,236,325 were here. Pages Non-Business Places Outdoor Recreation Fairground Minnesota State Fair Videos 2020 Minnesota State Fair Food Parade Event program sponsored by Humana. Win Door Prizes! Spring into summer with live entertainment! Follow the directional signs to exit the event at the Loop Gate on the south side of the fairgrounds to the vaccination site hosted by the State of Minnesota and FEMA. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not attend the event. Learn more about the Foundation. My experience from the Minnesota State Fair Food Parades, held in August and October 2020. Title: 2020 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Author: mnstatefairfinearts, Name: 2020 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Length: 194 pages, Page: 1, Published: 2020 … At this gate, you will get your hand stamped, and you will be directed across Como Avenue to the vaccination tent. Thank you for respecting other walkers and bikers, the fairgrounds and its buildings and property. For a time in the 1870s, the Twin Cities of Minneapolisand St. Paul held competing fairs. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together! All official and up-to-date information can be found here. BINGO winners receive a pair of 2021 State Fair admission tickets! Snap a Kickoff to Summer at the Fair selfie at the #OnlyInMinnesota stop, sponsored by Explore Minnesota, at the Spirit of Minnesota Tribute Bell and at Snoopy sculptures and other spots throughout the event. Aug. 18, 2020: Fair fans can’t be together for the usual Great Minnesota Get-Together this year, but for those 12 days that would have been the fair, Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, they can safely and virtually bring the fair home with the Minnesota State Fair: At-Home Edition! Some were not far from the current site, but others were held in Greater Minnesota, including years where it was held in Rochester, Owatonna, and Winona. Hang in there, Minnesota. Based on current guidelines, face masks will be required except when eating or drinking. Sponsored by Adagio Djay Entertainment. July 22, 2020: The first-ever Minnesota State Fair Food Parade is a meandering drive-thru experience featuring 16 vendors and a chance to support the Great Minnesota Get-Together. July 13, 2020: In addition to a virtual recording and virtual catalog, the Fine Arts Exhibition of Minnesota will feature in-person gallery showings in the Fine Arts Center Aug. 27 through Sept. 7.

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