The second weekend was the busiest time for the Fair this year. ST PAUL, Minn. The 2022 Minnesota State Fair ended with a bang on September 5 with this year's cumulative attendance eclipsing 1.8 million people. The 2023 State Fair will run from Aug. 24 through Labor Day, Sept. 4. After Saturday's record attendance, this year's State Fair has had 1,554,389 visitors, putting it just 270,441 visitors away. One person raised their weapon and fired a round, causing the crowd to scatter and creating a panic. In terms of Minnesota icons, Prince never played the state fair (although he was honored posthumously with a Prince night in 2016), but Bob Dylan has appeared twice on the Grandstand. Video credit: Sumaya A. The Minnesota State Fair posted its highest single-day attendance of 2021 on Saturday, moving the fair's total visitor count past 1 million in the process. On Average the temperature tops out at 80 degrees over the course of the fair, with a daily low of 63. Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. Hammer has spent all his working life at the State Fair, starting in 1970 at the fairs greenhouse as a 15-year-old high school student. Copyright 2023 Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair. Given the final two days of the fair in the last two years saw attendances of more than 350,000, a new record should be announced come Tuesday. Techno Power This ride is located at Mighty Midway. On the list maintained by the Minnesota State Fair, which tracks acts who have appeared since 1962, country-rockers Alabama tops all others with no less than 19 appearances. The record for first-Saturday attendance was set in 1998, when 202,126 people came to the fair. And, yes, he saw the same show you did. 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. Attendance for the 2022 State Fair was a solid gain over 2021, over 41% growth, but didnt approach the record setting numbers of 2019. Fair officials reported 129,984 . She earned a degree in business communications from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has called Minnesota home since childhood. The State Fair concluded its 12-day run on Monday, unofficially marking the end of another summer in Minnesota. This is the fifth-most attended fair in its . There, a community gathers to read about things that can be hard to talk about like mental health. Her original interpretation of the Great Minnesota Get-Together will be unveiled at the State Fairgrounds in June. Anyone with information about Saturday's incident can reach out to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension tip line at 651-793-7000 or email john.engle@msfpd.org. No suspects have been identified in the incident. She believes it was tear gas, though says an officer later told her it was pepper spray. Over 1.6 inches fell that day, contributing to the nearly four inches total over the course of the fair also a recent record. Friday beat attendance numbers for the second Friday in 2021 but failed to surpass the 2019 attendance at . Sheep were unloaded at the State Fair on Aug. 29. Saturdays mark was a 38% decline from the same day in 2019, when 209,105 people congregated at the fairgrounds. Attendance for the Fair on Thursday was 121,478. She knows what it takes to keep the shine on our state treasure.. The sheriff says he and another deputy were following a group of 30 people that eventually confronted an individual, sparking another fight. According to a press release on Tuesday, the State Fair wrapped up Labor Day, Monday with an. 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Minnesotas State Fair is all about milk and cookies. Beginning Feb. 1, the price will be $15. Attendance in 2021 was 61,983. For example, the highest recorded attendance for the first Saturday of the State Fair came in 1998. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is upon us. Minneapolis crop artist Liz Schreiber has been selected to create the Official 2023 Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art. Witnesses described seeing a fight involving multiple people near the area, with police moving quickly to break it up. The fair was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. Alexander is a former board chair of the International Entertainment Buyers Association, an active participant with the International Association of Fairs and Expositions and is a graduate of the Leadership Music and Leadership St. Paul programs. The State Fair closed early by police orders. She recorded on her phone the panicked moments as she and her friends ran away. Thurs., Aug. 25 111,902. (Located in the center aisle of the Merchandise Mart), Ricks Pizza by R&J Concessions This new food vendor sells Pickle Pizza, an official new food this year,and other varieties of pizza and assorted beverages. This year could end up setting the record for the highest ever attendance at the State Fair, the current record for which is 1,824,830, set in 2014. Minnesota State Fair daily attendance, 2011-2013 By Robert Boos, Minnesota Public Radio Sept. 3, 2013. . Day 3 saw 129,984 visitors pass through the gates, the first time the Great Minnesota Get-Together surpassed 100,000 this year the fair only dipped below 100,000 once during its last running in 2019. If Minnesota follows their lead, the fair will see around 1.6 million visitors this year. Attendance at the Fair on Friday was 153,367, close to the first-Friday attendance record of 157,224, also set in 2019. There were just shy of 500,000 in the same time frame in 2019. Heres our day-by-day guide to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. Feb. 6, 2023: Hiring for seasonal positions is now open! Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. Read, enjoy, share. 2023 Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 24 to Labor Day, Sept. 4. 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Copyright 2023 Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair. See you at the Fair! Only one casing was recovered, from the shooting deputies witnessed. Last year, Saturday drew 153,953 visitors and Sunday had 153,422. Officers later located a victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and paramedics took the victim to the hospital. Contest at 4:30 @ Moo Booth Stage, near the Cattle Barn, IMAGINE: At the Joyful World Mural Park, local artists will paint large-scale murals that showcase the world they want to live in. 2014 94,256. The State Fair issued an update just before 11 p.m. saying "The fairgrounds began closing early this evening at approximately 10:20 p.m. due to disturbances in the area of the Midway. $37-$27. Total attendance this year was about 42 percent higher than 2021, with 1,842,222 visitors compared with 1,301,584 last year. Links will go live as information becomes available. (FOX 9). Attendance at the Minnesota State Fair climbed above 100,000 on Saturday but it remained just a fraction of attendance levels seen at the previous fair in 2019. Law enforcement will be doubled at the fair on Sunday and Monday, officials said during the press conference. It is the third attendance record set at this year's fair, with daily records set for the first Friday (141,023) and the second Friday (182,926). A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian in Olympia, Wash. Hammer will stay on as CEO into the spring to help with the leadership transition. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a statement on Twitter thanking law enforcement for their response. Attendance for the 2022 State Fair was a solid gain over 2021, over 41% growth, but didn't approach the record setting numbers of 2019. He joined the full-time staff in 1977 and served in a variety of positions in events, media, marketing, public relations and senior management before being appointed CEO in 1997. Fairgoers share their favorite memories Although Minnesota's State Fair. Some parts of the state are reporting more than nine inches. A Twin Cities native, he holds degrees in food studies from Boston University and in journalism from the University of Missouri and moonlights as a standup comedian. SATURDAY, Aug. 27. Hammer and Debby, his wife, have both lived their entire lives in St. Pauls Como Park neighborhood, in the shadow of the State Fairgrounds. Learn more about this years lineup. Try plastic surgery for autographs, Multi-platinum country band Alabama to play Xcel Energy Center in June, How long can the show go on? She also leads the State Fairs educational programming, marketing and communications, media relations, web and publications, archives and ticketing departments. Daily Schedules | Minnesota State Fair Daily Schedules Use the following links to view PDF versions of the 2023 daily schedules. One person was hurt in a shooting at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving many wondering how they got the weapon past the metal detectors. Attendance in 2021 was 77,406. The fair's all-time single-day attendance record is 270,426 set in. (John Autey / Pioneer Press) . The Beach Boys will notch their 11th appearance on Monday nights double bill with the Temptations. Ali Nesmith says she was in a bar nearby when she saw a commotion and looked over to see a group of about three people fighting. (Located in the Food Building, east wall). That's nearly 50,000 people shy of the 2019 attendance of 136,987 (a daily record), and more than 30,000 short of the 120,209 people who went in 2018. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is one of the worlds largest and best-attended events, with this years fair attracting visitors from all 50 U.S. states plus 38 nations around the world. Sign up at 4 p.m. Aug. 24 - Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023 | Minnesota State Fair New CEO Announced! Also, there are almost 300 food vendors (including plenty of new offerings in both food and beverage departments), concerts galore both at the Grandstand and at free stages around the Fair, more than 3,300 included-with-admission events, and plenty of exciting merchants and people-watching moments to pack into your day. The Giant Ferris wheel is reflected in a puddle at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Make a gift of any amount today to support this resource for everyone. Alexander has more than 20 years of experience with the Great Minnesota Get-Together, including 13 years as deputy general manager, playing a key role on the State Fairs senior management team. "The entire fair is extremely safe. State fair attendance on Friday nearly doubled that of 2021 and fell just short of surpassing a record for the first Friday at the fair. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WCCO) - With the rainy weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, attendance for the Minnesota State Fair's opening day saw a 50% decrease compared to 2019. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is world-famous for its tradition of excellence. Through the first three days, there have been 269,373 visitors to the state fair in 2021. ", A crowd heads towards the exit of the Minnesota State Fair after police responded to incident in the Midway are on Saturday night . This year, it's headed for the 2 million mark again, with . The fair was shelved in 2020 amid COVID-19 concern and attendance was way down last year given restrictions and continuing unease. KSTPs full coverage of the Minnesota State Fair, Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Feb. 9, 2023: The first show of the 2023 Grandstand Concert Series, sponsored by Sleep Number, has been announced! Feb. 8, 2023: The 2023 commemorative artist has been announced! X close News Weather Watch Live Traffic . Saturday saw 249,490 visitors and Sunday saw 222,202. 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Goaltender Kate Stephens made 10 saves in front of 2,391 fans in attendance for the afternoon session. (Located at the West End Plaza), Hansens Amusement Foods Sells foot-long corn dogs, chicken strips, salads, a variety of breakfast itemsand assorted beverages and more. Hammers State Fair career spans 53 years including the last 26 as CEO. The State Fairs board of managers is initiating a search process to name Hammers successor. "They defended real well," Warroad coach David Marvin said. The State Fairs board of managers conducted a search over the past several months and announced today that Alexander will take over for retiring CEO Jerry Hammer. Nov. 21, 2022: Jerry Hammer, long-time CEO of the Minnesota State Fair, will retire from his position in the spring of 2023. While Fletcher only saw one shot being fired, there are other reports of at least three shots being fired. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. Alexander will assume her new duties later this spring when Hammer steps down after 53 years with the State Fair; hes currently in his 27th year as CEO. All Rights Reserved. She currently oversees all of the fairs entertainment programs, including booking and producing Grandstand events, and has won multiple entertainment industry awards. "What goes on here at 9:30 at night is different than what happens here the rest of the day," said Sheriff Fletcher. Daily attendance record: 270,426 on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 The second Saturday of the fair is. Daily attendance records have been set on three of the 10 days where numbers are available. KSTP-TV, LLC If Minnesota follows their lead, the fair will see around 1.6 million visitors this year. The conditions of the festival's permit could be amended this month. With 157 years of history to choose from, visit startribune.com/fair to see what makes the 12-day spectacle special to so many Minnesotans. Updated: 5:02 PM CDT August 29, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. After a slow, rainy start to its 2021 season, the Minnesota State Fair saw higher attendance numbers Saturday. Sheriff Fletcher said there was a large fight near the French fries stand in the Midway about 20 minutes before the shooting. (Located in the Education Building), Soul Bowl This new food vendor sells the Official New Food Soulsicle, plus the Donut Peach Cobbler andQueen B Lemonade. That stands in sharp contrast to the previous decade, when a daily attendance figure below 90,000 was literally unheard of. Here are fair numbers so far: GLEN STUBBE • gstubbe@startribune.com. So far it does not look like well rival any of those records this year. The 2020 State Fair was canceled in its entirety. Attendance at the state fair on Friday reached 157,422, up from Thursday's 117,077. (ABC 6 News) - The 2022 Minnesota State Fair brought people out and together on a grand scale. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A person was shot during a brawl in the Midway section of the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night, triggering a mass panic and chaotic crowd rushing out of the area, resulting in the early closure of the fairgrounds. You were there for the most rainy day of the fair, at least for the pat 12 years. 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State fair . The curved lines represent each of the past three years of attendance during the fair period. Fletcher says many agencies have volunteered to send some extra law enforcement agents to. They make everything go, said Hammer. The fair said attendance on the fourth day was 149,247, a step up from numbers seen over a rainy first three days of this year's get-together: Saturday (129,984), Friday (77,406) and Thursday (61,983). In 2018, the fair set a new single-day attendance record with 270,426. Crowds at the Minnesota State Fair flee the Midway area after witnesses reported hearing a gunshot during a brawl. Source: Minnesota State Fair More from Star Tribune We are looking forward to the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 24 to Sept. 4! The previous record for a single day was set two years ago, when 252,092 people attended. 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The Minnesota State Fair would only confirm the closure due to a disturbance. The previous record for a single day was set two years ago, when 252,092 people attended. Printed daily schedules can also be picked up at any information booth during the State Fair (check out a State Fair map for locations). During Hammers tenure as CEO, the State Fair has seen significant growth in attendance, programming and revenue with a Super Bowl-sized annual economic impact in the Twin Cities of $300 million, plus more unmeasured impact across the state. The gunshot happened within 15-20 feet of "dozens of law enforcement officers," State Fair Police Chief Ron Knafla saidduring a press conference Sunday. Learn More The Great Minnesota Get-Together 2023 Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 24 to Labor Day, Sept. 4 Admission Tickets Updates Employment Commemorative Art Save the Date Fairgrounds Event Calendar Fundraising Opportunities Support the Fair And the fair has not wavered from its decision not to require masks or proof of a COVID-19 vaccine; however, individual buildings and vendors are able to put their own mask policies in place. About 20 minutes later, the shooting victim walked up to firefighters at the fair, seeking help. Again deputies used chemical irritants to break up the fight. If you were one of the 62,00 people who attended day one of last years Minnesota State Fair, congratulations! Sheep were unloaded at the State Fair on Aug. 29. More than a quarter-million fairgoers set a second-Saturday attendance record, beating the previous record for that day by about 8,000. Its a uniquely Minnesota-style celebration of our humanity.. Hennepin County deputies and a private security firm are working alongside remaining officers. Sheriff Fletcher also pointed on some weak points with security, including failures with metal detectors, and how easy it might be for someone to toss a weapon over the fence if not just climbing over the fence themselves. The coach was charged with fifth-degree assault in Blue Earth County. The only record I could find of Judy Garland appearing at the state fair is in this depiction of the Yellow Brick Road from the fairs 2019 Floralpalooza: Thousands of fairgoers flocked to the first day of the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn. on Thursday. The Currents Music On-a-Stick: As usual, The Currents Music On-a-Stick features bands that are popular on the Minnesota Public Radio station. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company, Inclement weather and concerns over a lack of COVID-19 precautions. If your questions havent been answered here, check out our Frequently Asked Questions pages or visit our Contact Us page. Sweet Marthas tops this list by far, outselling the two cheese curd vendors on the Fairs top ten list combined. Attendance at the Minnesota State Fair Thursday was 80,778, marking the fifth time during this year's run daily visitors fell short of 90,000. It has gotten as cold as 48 degrees during the course of the fair, so you might want to bring a jacket. The attendance record for the Fair on the first Friday was . The shooter took off in the crowd and was not arrested. (Located onthe east side of Underwood Street between Dan Patch and Carnes avenues), Break-A-Bottle Game by Thornberry Concessions This game is located at Mighty Midway.Fiore Trees This garden features several hand-forged metal flower-basket trees inspired by Italian artistry. 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