Im extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing place for so long, Hammer said. 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. To share some Good News, please contact us at Stories@GoodNewsMinnesota.com. All information subject to change. He covers local and national music as well as some theater and other arts and entertainment topics. View our employment page to explore openings for the summer of 2023. They do it brilliantly. 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. All Rights Reserved. Note: 1962-2021Source: Minnesota State Fair. 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.". Fair attendance has climbed over time, and not just because the length of the fair has extended from six days 1885-1918 to double that starting in 1975. MN State Fair Attendance Grows Countdown to 2023 has Begun, The Minneapolis Institute of Art Expands Asian Collection. 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. Saturdays mark was a 38% decline from the same day in 2019, when 209,105 people congregated at the fairgrounds. That is nearly double the 61,983 on opening day last year. Here are fair numbers so far: GLEN STUBBE • gstubbe@startribune.com. 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. Heres our day-by-day guide to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Daily attendance records have . 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. This is way more than an agricultural fair. Judy Garland Minnesota State Fair flowers, Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock, So far it does not look like well rival any of those records this year, On the list maintained by the Minnesota State Fair, honored posthumously with a Prince night in 2016, Grandstand guru takes over as new Minnesota State Fair CEO, Duran Duran is first Grandstand show announced for 2023 Minnesota State Fair, Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer is retiring after 50 plus years. "There was a shift, people were running away, and then people just started booking out of there. Through the first three days, there have been 269,373 visitors to the state fair in 2021. 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. 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Copyright 2023 Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair. 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. 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. 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. 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The coach was charged with fifth-degree assault in Blue Earth County. The attendance record for the Fair on opening day was 133,326, set in 2019. 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. 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 Beach Boys will notch their 11th appearance on Monday nights double bill with the Temptations. The conditions of the festival's permit could be amended this month. (ABC 6 News) - The 2022 Minnesota State Fair brought people out and together on a grand scale. It all happened so quick all I knew is that I just wanted to get away from there," she added. You were there for the most rainy day of the fair, at least for the pat 12 years. 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. Copyright 2023 Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair. And, of course, the best part about it is the data. There were just shy of 500,000 in the same time frame in 2019. Witnesses described seeing a fight involving multiple people near the area, with police moving quickly to break it up. Friday beat attendance numbers for the second Friday in 2021 but failed to surpass the 2019 attendance at . ", A crowd heads towards the exit of the Minnesota State Fair after police responded to incident in the Midway are on Saturday night . Labor Day visits were also up from last year 156,985 compared with 123,578 in 2021. Sheriff Fletcher said there was a large fight near the French fries stand in the Midway about 20 minutes before the shooting. There, a community gathers to read about things that can be hard to talk about like mental health. Inclement weather and concerns over a lack of COVID-19 precautions have cast a shadow on state fair numbers so far. Source: Minnesota State Fair More from Star Tribune Nov. 21, 2022: Jerry Hammer, long-time CEO of the Minnesota State Fair, will retire from his position in the spring of 2023. Visit our commemorative art page to learn more about the artist. Printed daily schedules can also be picked up at any information booth during the State Fair (check out a State Fair map for locations). Sheep were unloaded at the State Fair on Aug. 29. X close News Weather Watch Live Traffic . If Minnesota follows their lead, the fair will see around 1.6 million visitors this year. (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. (Located on the south side of Judson Avenue betweenNelson and Underwood streets), Puzzle Twist Sells a variety of special-edition puzzles, including Minnesota-themed puzzles, plus a StateFair puzzle, puzzle accessories and more. 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. She currently oversees all of the fairs entertainment programs, including booking and producing Grandstand events, and has won multiple entertainment industry awards. The State Fair concluded its 12-day run on Monday, unofficially marking the end of another summer in Minnesota. The shooter took off in the crowd and was not arrested. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Total attendance this year was about 42 percent higher than 2021, with 1,842,222 visitors compared with 1,301,584 last year. While Fletcher only saw one shot being fired, there are other reports of at least three shots being fired. The distinctive DQ opens on March 1 every year. Tilt-A-Whirl This ride is located at Kidway. 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. One person was hurt in a shooting at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving many wondering how they got the weapon past the metal detectors. In 2018, the fair set a new single-day attendance record with 270,426. Today's 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 . The gunshot happened within 15-20 feet of "dozens of law enforcement officers," State Fair Police Chief Ron Knafla saidduring a press conference Sunday. Knaflasaid police were already at the scene of the shooting, responding to a report of a fight and large groups of juveniles running through the midway. There were just shy of 500,000 in the same time frame in 2019. So far it does not look like well rival any of those records this year. 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. 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. Law enforcement will be doubled at the fair on Sunday and Monday, officials said during the press conference. 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. Daily attendance records have been set on three of the 10 days where numbers are available. Through the first three days, there have been 269,373 visitors to the state fair in 2021. More than 133,000 people attended. This is the fifth-most attended fair in its . Goaltender Kate Stephens made 10 saves in front of 2,391 fans in attendance for the afternoon session. This year, it's headed for the 2 million mark again, with . 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. 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. They make everything go, said Hammer. The Minnesota State Fair would only confirm the closure due to a disturbance. 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. 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 you were one of the 62,00 people who attended day one of last years Minnesota State Fair, congratulations! The news, analysis and community conversation found here is funded by donations from individuals. Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard recaps Minnesotas meteorological winter. (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. 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. Techno Power This ride is located at Mighty Midway. 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). All information subject to change. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. (FOX 9). 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. The State Fairs board of managers is initiating a search process to name Hammers successor. Fair officials announced Sunday that 270,426 people passed through the gates on Saturday, beating the previous single-day . The fair's all-time single-day attendance record is 270,426 set in. (John Autey / Pioneer Press) . Sheep were unloaded at the State Fair on Aug. 29. About 20 minutes later, the shooting victim walked up to firefighters at the fair, seeking help. 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.". Fair officials reported 129,984 . 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. Anyone with information about Saturday's incident can reach out to the Minnesota. "A fog overtook the intersection, and you could hear echoes of people coughing and gagging, everyone was covering their nose and mouth with their shirts and sweatshirts," she told FOX 9. They even have a countdown clock. 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. $37-$27. This is a large role to fill, and were confident that Renee is a qualified and proven leader, said State Fair Board President Joe Scapanski. The driver was allegedly traveling at least 85 miles-per-hour on a 30 miles-per-hour road. The Giant Ferris wheel is reflected in a puddle at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. 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. 2023 Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 24 to Labor Day, Sept. 4. Hennepin County deputies and a private security firm are working alongside remaining officers. After Saturday's record attendance, this year's State Fair has had 1,554,389 visitors, putting it just 270,441 visitors away. Attendance at the Minnesota State Fair was 91,568 on Monday. As people started to run, she noticed her eyes burning. According to a press release on Tuesday, the State Fair wrapped up Labor Day, Monday with an. The curved lines represent each of the past three years of attendance during the fair period. 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