Minnesota State Fair Foundation

Supporting the Great Minnesota Get-Together

Despite the fair’s long and successful history, there is a need for new funds to improve aging facilities and provide educational programming while retaining traditions. In 2002, community leaders established the Minnesota State Fair Foundation 501(c)(3) as the nonprofit fundraising entity with the mission to preserve and improve the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and support State Fair programs.

Through their work, the foundation preserves and improves the historic Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and supports State Fair agricultural, scientific and educational programs. The Foundation offers several ways to support the fair including Friends of the Fair and the Grand Champion Club, Welcome Wall recognition tiles, planned giving through the 1854 Society and the Foundation endowment. To learn more about the Foundation, its impact and how to contribute, visit msffoundation.org.