FAIR DEPARTMENTS

Competition

The very best Minnesota has to offer in livestock, creative arts, farm products and school projects can be found at the Minnesota State Fair.

Concessions

The concessions and exhibits department is responsible for selecting concessionaires and exhibitors for the annual twelve day exposition. If you are interested in making a commercial presentation at the Minnesota State Fair, please click here.

Guest Services

The guest services department provides State Fair visitors with information and services to help make the most of each fair visit. Questions and comments may be directed to guestservices@mnstatefair.org. This department also handles special recognition programs such as Century Farms and 50-Year Awards.

Employment

The Employment Center handles employee recruitment for full-time, seasonal, and fair-time employment positions. The Minnesota State Fair employs full-time staff of 74 people year-round with seasonal staff added in spring and summer plus fair-time staff who begin work on the opening day of the fair. The Employment Center staff will work to help you find a job that suits your skills and talents but there is no guarantee that a position will be available for every applicant. For more information, please click here.

Entertainment

The entertainment department handles the booking and production of entertainment presented on the Grandstand, Bandshell, Family Fair, Heritage Square, Bazaar, Children's Theater, The Garden and Ramberg Senior Center stages. Responsibilities also include the North Woods, Heritage Square attractions, the annual Milk Run and the State Fair and County Fair amateur talent contests. Mall parades and Old Iron Show are also booked by the Entertainment Department.

Performer Inquiries: For every one spot available on the State Fair schedule, there are no less than three performers interested in being contracted. The selection process begins by sending a video, tape or CD along with photo, references and background information to: Entertainment Department, Minnesota State Fair, 1265 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108. All submitted materials become the property of the Minnesota State Fair.

If you have further questions, please e-mail the entertainment department.

Marketing and Media

The marketing and media relations department handles the advertising, public relations and media inquiries for the Minnesota State Fair. The department also handles promotional events:

Promotional Events: Each year the fair plays host to many promotional events bringing fun and interesting activities to fair visitors and unlimited exposure to our partners. Ideas on special promotional events are always welcome. Please contact us at marketing@mnstatefair.org.

Midway Rides, Games and Attractions

The Minnesota State Fair operates an independent midway. If you are interested in presenting a ride, game or other similar attraction at the 2006 State Fair, please contact our events and attractions staff at (651) 288-4421.

Sponsorships

Whether your company's goal is brand awareness or increased corporate visibility, the Minnesota State Fair is the ideal platform to reach over 1.7 million potential customers in 12 days. To learn more about becoming a Minnesota State Fair sponsor click here.