Becoming a Sponsor

As a fair that attracts a third of the state's population, there are a multitude of demographics to reach through a variety of opportunities. Our mission is to know exactly what would be most beneficial to your company and to find an opportunity that best accomplishes that goal. Having an idea of your company's objectives are will help us to get started.

What demographics are you trying to reach?

• age
• gender
• psychographics
  • music
  • sports
  • health-related, etc.

What involvement would you like with the fair?

• recognition
  • signage
  • State Fair publications
  • Web
• activities
  • day in the park
  • booth space
  • couponing
  • sampling
  • sales

What is your budget range?

State Fair sponsorships generally range from $20,000 to $250,000. Giving us an idea of your level of commitment will help us to start looking for the right sponsorship opportunities. Booth space, for instance is not included in sponsorships with lower fees. To protect your company and current clients when considering booth space, we look at possible duplication of your product on the grounds before approving and placing.

For other information, please contact:

Danyl Vavreck
Sponsorship Manager
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55108
P: (651) 288-4471
F: (651) 642-2440
sponsorships@mnstatefair.org