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. All information subject to change. Fletcher says he and his deputies were within 40 feet of the shooter when shots were fired echoing what Governor Walz said earlier in the day. 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. Thurs., Aug. 25 111,902. 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. Sign up at 4 p.m. Crowds at the Minnesota State Fair flee the Midway area after witnesses reported hearing a gunshot during a brawl. (FOX 9). The fair's all-time single-day attendance record is 270,426 set in. Fair officials announced Sunday that 270,426 people passed through the gates on Saturday, beating the previous single-day . Originally formed in Alaska, Portugal the Man are best known for their single Feel it Still. Manchester Orchestra have scored a series of alt-rock radio hits, including Ive Got Friends, The Gold and Bed Head. Local favorites Bad Bad Hats are also on the bill. They even have a countdown clock. 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. The highest number of daily visitors, on average, is the last Saturday of the fair with an average of 238,787. His favorite part of his job is reviewing, and live tweeting, Twin Cities arena concerts. Through Sunday, the State Fair had already eclipsed its total attendance. Nov. 21, 2022: Jerry Hammer, long-time CEO of the Minnesota State Fair, will retire from his position in the spring of 2023. Some parts of the state are reporting more than nine inches. Daily attendance records have been set on three of the 10 days where numbers are available. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a statement on Twitter thanking law enforcement for their response. Daily attendance record: 270,426 on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 The second Saturday of the fair is. 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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. On four out of six days so far, attendance has been below 100,000. All information subject to change. The Minnesota State Fair was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. 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. Hammer is past chairman of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions, and Mid-West Fairs Association, and is the recipient of a variety of professional and community awards including the IAFEs Hall of Fame. The State Fairs board of managers is initiating a search process to name Hammers successor. 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. If your questions havent been answered here, check out our Frequently Asked Questions pages or visit our Contact Us page. Attendance at the Minnesota State Fair was 91,568 on Monday. ST PAUL, Minn On a rainy Thursday, just under 62,000 people attended the Minnesota State Fair's opening day less than half than the same day two years ago. Deputies were able to clear out that crowd using "chemical irritants," Fletcher explained. That's. "The entire fair is extremely safe. That is nearly double the 61,983 on opening day last year. The 2020 State Fair was canceled in its entirety. Feb. 9, 2023: The first show of the 2023 Grandstand Concert Series, sponsored by Sleep Number, has been announced! Copyright 2023 Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation. 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. The Minnesota State Fair reported attendance of 89,618 for Tuesday. 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). The State Fair has announced that 260,374 people passed through the fairground gates on the last Saturday of this year's fair, and in doing so set an all-time record. 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. Day 3 (Saturday, Aug. 28): 129,984 compared with 209,105 in 2019 and 222,144 in 2018 (the all-time attendance record for the fair's first Saturday). Through Sunday, the State Fair had already eclipsed its total attendance last year, when the continuing coronavirus pandemic kept many would-be visitors away from the Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights. All information subject to change. Printed daily schedules can also be picked up at any information booth during the State Fair (check out a State Fair map for locations). I love this institution and all that it stands for a showcase of the very best of our state, a place where amazing memories are created and where The Great Minnesota Get-Together is more than a slogan; it drives at our mission. Attendees ages 13 to 64 will now pay $18 for admission . He is the longest-serving chief executive in the 169-year-old institutions history. Sweet Marthas tops this list by far, outselling the two cheese curd vendors on the Fairs top ten list combined. The driver was allegedly traveling at least 85 miles-per-hour on a 30 miles-per-hour road. Saturdays mark was a 38% decline from the same day in 2019, when 209,105 people congregated at the fairgrounds. Law enforcement will be doubled at the fair on Sunday and Monday, officials said during the press conference. Officers later located a victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and paramedics took the victim to the hospital. It is the third attendance record set at this year's fair, with daily records set for the . The Beach Boys will notch their 11th appearance on Monday nights double bill with the Temptations. 2023 Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 24 to Labor Day, Sept. 4. Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. And perhaps driving Midwest Dairy Association into the number five position. 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 Fair officials reported 129,984 . Friday beat attendance numbers for the second Friday in 2021 but failed to surpass the 2019 attendance at . So far it does not look like well rival any of those records this year. Her original interpretation of the Great Minnesota Get-Together will be unveiled at the State Fairgrounds in June. In the meantime, check out these other ways to stay in the know: Feb. 27, 2023: Renee Alexander, longtime Minnesota State Fair deputy general manager, will be the new CEO of the Minnesota State Fair. But, shortly after, the groups got back together. Sheep were unloaded at the State Fair on Aug. 29. On the second Saturday of 2018 the crowd was a record 270,000, perhaps in part driven by the appeal of that nights Grandstand headliner, Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock. One person was hurt in a shooting at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving many wondering how they got the weapon past the metal detectors. The fair was shelved in 2020 amid COVID-19 concern and attendance was way down last year given restrictions and continuing unease. The fair closed early after a report of a shot fired. The attendance record for the Fair on opening day was 133,326, set in 2019. They make everything go, said Hammer. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is upon us. "If a person doesn't care about the consequences of their actions, it's very, very difficult to stop them from using a gun on someone," said Fletcher. Attendance at the Fair on Friday was 153,367, close to the first-Friday attendance record of 157,224, also set in 2019. Copyright 2023 Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair. Minneapolis crop artist Liz Schreiber has been selected to create the Official 2023 Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. @ Dan Patch Park Stage, DO: King or Queen of String Cheese: This string cheese artistry contest is open to the public, and yes, prizes are up for grabs. You were there for the most rainy day of the fair, at least for the pat 12 years. What a great gift it is when your lifes work is bringing people together to celebrate the very best of each other. Daily Schedules | Minnesota State Fair Daily Schedules Use the following links to view PDF versions of the 2023 daily schedules. Todays theme is Hubbard Broadcasting Day: Catch Ladies Lunch with Twin Cities Live at 12 p.m.; belt out 90s classics at Hurricane Karaoke at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m; and stick around for a live recording of the Say Too Much podcast with Staci and Hutch from KS95 at 4 p.m. WATCH: World Records with Mike Marcotte: A Guinness Book of World Records judge will talk about his favorite record attempts and give away copies of the 2023 world records book. The previous record for a single day was set two years ago, when 252,092 people attended. MN State Fair Attendance Grows Countdown to 2023 has Begun, The Minneapolis Institute of Art Expands Asian Collection. If you are looking for a smaller dose of humanity with your state fair experience, the opening day is your best bet, averaging 112,000 in recent years, but really any weekday is far less attended than the two Saturdays and Sundays of the fair. Source: Minnesota State Fair More from Star Tribune I believe my work in this industry and my unique experience will serve us well as I take on the tremendous responsibility of leading this incredible organization., Renee is perfect for the job, said Hammer. The sheriff says he and another deputy were following a group of 30 people that eventually confronted an individual, sparking another fight. 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Attendance in 2021 was 77,406. The second weekend was the busiest time for the Fair this year. 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. She currently oversees all of the fairs entertainment programs, including booking and producing Grandstand events, and has won multiple entertainment industry awards. Over 1.6 inches fell that day, contributing to the nearly four inches total over the course of the fair also a recent record. Governor pushes investing in Angel Tax Credits, family and paid medical leave, funding to attract outside businesses and workers. The gunshot happened within 15-20 feet of "dozens of law enforcement officers," State Fair Police Chief Ron Knafla saidduring a press conference Sunday. That stands in sharp contrast to the previous decade, when a daily attendance figure below 90,000 was literally unheard of. Hammer said that he is most proud of the fairs professional staff, and their high level of expertise. There is nothing more to confirm at this time. The State Fair concluded its 12-day run on Monday, unofficially marking the end of another summer in Minnesota. The official attendance was 153,367 people. Last year attendance was down by one-third from the previous fair, 1.3 million attended compared to the record 2.1 million in 2019. With 249,490 people in attendance on Saturday, a gunman endangered the lives of thousands on Saturday night, when he shot a gun inside the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is world-famous for its tradition of excellence. The Minnesota State Fair Police Department said that officers responded to a gunshot shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street when the area was "heavily populated with fair guests and a large contingent of law enforcement.". Crime tape up in the Midway at the Minnesota State Fair. Make a gift of any amount today to support this resource for everyone. Jared Kaufman is a food and features reporter at the Pioneer Press and a nationally known cheesemonger. Were looking forward to Renees vision of maintaining that tradition and building on the State Fairs amazing legacy., My commitment to the Minnesota State Fair extends well beyond this merely being a job, Alexander said. In terms of heat, the 12-year high was on the first Monday of the 2013 State Fair, when the temperature reached 97 degrees Fahrenheit. The State Fair has announced that 260,374 people passed through the fairground gates on the last Saturday of this year's fair, and in doing so set an all-time record. No suspects have been identified in the incident. Note: 1962-2021Source: Minnesota State Fair. Inclement weather and concerns over a lack of COVID-19 precautions have cast a shadow on state fair numbers so far. Until a storm front rolled through the metro in the evening, Saturday offered somewhat of a reprieve from the previous two days of rain and lightning. Total attendance this year was about 42 percent higher than 2021, with 1,842,222 visitors compared with 1,301,584 last year. Minnesota State Fair Attendance In a live stream on Sunday afternoon, Sheriff Bob Fletcher, who says he was on the fairgrounds when shots were fired, further detailed the chaotic moments leading up to the shooting. X close News Weather Watch Live Traffic . While Fletcher only saw one shot being fired, there are other reports of at least three shots being fired. The Minnesota State Fair board voted to increase admission prices for the 2023 fair by $1 per ticket for all categories of ticket buyers. 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. Although Minnesota's State Fair. Through the first three days, there have been 269,373 visitors to the state fair in 2021. (John Autey / Pioneer Press) . There, a community gathers to read about things that can be hard to talk about like mental health. The 2019 fair also set the record for overall attendance for the 12-day Great Minnesota Get-Together, at 2,126,551. The fair is in exceptionally strong hands.. If you want even more, the Fairs website offers a searchable schedule at mnstatefair.org/schedule/. The previous record for a single day was set two years ago, when 252,092 people attended. 2015 110,267. As people started to run, she noticed her eyes burning. Minnesotas State Fair is all about milk and cookies. Techno Power This ride is located at Mighty Midway. Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. Aug. 24 - Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023 | Minnesota State Fair New CEO Announced! She recorded on her phone the panicked moments as she and her friends ran away. Attendance for the Fair on Thursday was 121,478. The conditions of the festival's permit could be amended this month. 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Only one casing was recovered, from the shooting deputies witnessed. The second Saturday of the fair is the highest attended day of the fair, averaging 239,000 attendees in recent years. 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. Check back for more information in the coming months. All Rights Reserved. Country legend Willie Nelson is third, tied with the 11 shows of amateur talent contest finalists gathered from around the state. (Located in the Veranda onthe upper level of the Grandstand), Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Showcases educational information on the Siouxcommunitys history, culture, language and values, as well as the many ways they give back to thecommunity. Last year, Saturday drew 153,953 visitors and Sunday had 153,422. 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. The only female headliner in the top 10 is bluesy rocker Bonnie Raitt, who has graced the Grandstand eight times, tied with four other acts. Much of the work was accomplished through the State Fairs bonding authority along with the Minnesota State Fair Foundation both launched during Hammers first years as CEO. In 2018, the fair set a new single-day attendance record with 270,426. Deputies tried to chase that person, but Graham says the man slipped away in the crowd. But after 9:30 on the weekends here, in the Midway, it gets to be a collection of people who have conflicts with each other.". Sunday, Aug. 28: 171,689, compared with 165,784 last year and 191,071 in 2009. View our employment page to explore openings for the summer of 2023. We are looking forward to the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 24 to Sept. 4! 2014 94,256. 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A Hubbard Broadcasting Company, Inclement weather and concerns over a lack of COVID-19 precautions. Read, enjoy, share. One person raised their weapon and fired a round, causing the crowd to scatter and creating a panic. Visit our commemorative art page to learn more about the artist. Feb. 6, 2023: Hiring for seasonal positions is now open! Attendance numbers for each day will be posted the following day between 1-3 p.m. 8 p.m. (today and tomorrow) at Schells Stage at Schilling Amphitheater. Hennepin County deputies and a private security firm are working alongside remaining officers. "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing place for so long," Hammer said. FAIR ATTENDANCE Attendance at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday was 171,633, down from last year's third-day attendance figure of 182,277 The record for attendance on the third day is 202,126 . The 2023 State Fair will run from Aug. 24 through Labor Day, Sept. 4. 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