We thank you, Minnesota, for making the 2012 State Fair so memorable! For twelve days of fun we welcomed more than 1,788,000 people. Please check back later for updated information on next year's Great Minnesota Get-Together. Hope to see you at the 2013 State Fair, to be held Aug. 22-Labor Day, Sept. 2!
GUEST SERVICES
ATMs: During the fair, ATMs are located conveniently throughout the fairgrounds. Exact locations are noted on free grounds maps available at all State Fair information booths during the fair. During the off-season, an ATM is located in the Coliseum and at the Visitors Plaza.
Care & Assistance Center: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. - Located on Dan Patch Ave., across from Heritage Square. The Care & Assistance Center is headquarters for people of any age who have become lost or separated from their group. Areas for nursing and infant care facilities are available. Also provided is an area to recharge wheelchair batteries.
ID Bracelets: ID Bracelets are available for the run of the fair at the following locations: Care & Assistance Center, guest services office in the Visitors Plaza and at all information booths.
Information Booths: Free maps and brochures, including accessibility guides and entertainment schedules, are available at all State Fair information booths. In addition, the friendly, knowledgeable staff inside these booths pride themselves on knowing the answer to every question and helping to make your visit more enjoyable.
Lost & Found Items: The Lost & Found Station is across from the entrance to Heritage Square. Anyone looking for lost articles should check at this location during the fair from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. or call 651-642-2284. Items found between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m. should be turned in at the Police Station next door. Tuesday, Sept. 4 through Friday, Sept. 7, contact Lost & Found at (651) 642-2284 or visit the office on West Dan Patch Ave. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 21, contact Lost & Found at (651) 288-4400 or visit the Administration Building on Cosgrove St. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Medical Aid & Public Safety: The Medical Aid stations provide first aid for minor ailments all 12 days of the fair. Public Safety provides police and security services and is open 24 hours per day once fair is underway.
Recognition Programs: The two featured programs are the Century Farm recognition program and the 50 Year award. CLICK HERE for more information.
Wheelchair and Stroller Rental: Hometown Mobility provides wheelchairs and strollers for rent at four locations on the fairgrounds. CLICK HERE for more information.