The deadline to sign up in order to receive Friends of the Fair benefits for 2025 was 11:59PM on Thursday, July 31. All memberships that come in after this deadline will be processed as a 2026 membership.
Not only does being a Friend of the Fair show your support for the Minnesota State Fair, it also comes with great perks.
Over the past two decades, we’ve been able to grant over $20 million to the State Fair for a variety of projects. All these programs and projects have benefited from the support of generous donors like you.
Plan your 2026 membership accordingly based on the outline below.
2026 Green Ribbon
$25+
- 2026 Friend of the Fair ribbon
- 2026 State Fair Friend of the Fair pin OR 2026 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
- Discount at State FairWear Gift Shops at the fair
2026 Yellow Ribbon
$50+
- All 2026 Green Ribbon Benefits
- One State Fair Admission ticket to the 2026 State Fair
2026 Red Ribbon
$100+
- All 2026 Yellow Ribbon Benefits
- One additional State Fair admission ticket to the 2026 State Fair
- Presale access to the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series for up to two shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
2026 Blue Ribbon
$250+
- All 2026 Red Ribbon Benefits
- Presale access to four 2026 Grandstand Concert Series shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
- Two additional State Fair admission tickets to the 2026 State Fair
- 2026 State Fair Friend of the Fair pin AND 2026 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
2026 Rose Ribbon
$500+
- All 2026 Blue Ribbon Benefits
- Presale access to all 2026 Grandstand Concert Series shows (purchase up to four tickets per show)
2026 Purple Ribbon
$1,000+
- All 2026 Rose Ribbon Benefits
- Grand Champion Club membership, including special recognition and invitations to behind-the-scenes events throughout the year!
2026 Friends of the Fair annual memberships run from August 1, 2025 through the 2026 Fair. The deadline to become a 2026 Friend of the Fair (and receive 2026 State Fair benefits) is July 31, 2026.
The Minnesota State Fair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor. The deductibility of your gift is limited to the extent that it exceeds the fair market value of the goods and services provided to you by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. You may also waive your benefits, so the full amount of your donation supports the Foundation’s mission.