2008 Minnesota State Fair

Visit the DNR at the Minnesota State Fair

August 21 - September 1, 2008

The Department of Natural Resources offers a wide range of family favorites in addition to new events and activities for State Fair visitors each year. Visit our fishpond-one of the most popular attractions at the Fair-explore the indoor exhibits, enjoy entertainment at the outdoor and garden stages, or take a relaxing stroll around the DNR park.

DNR schedules

• Main Stage
• Garden Stage
  The Garden Stage features Master Falconer John Karger from Last Chance Forever, a bird of prey conservancy. Read more about John Karger or visit the Last Chance Forever Website.

Volunteering

• State Fair volunteer opportunities with DNR.

More State Fair information

• Official Minnesota State Fair Web site

New this year

• View a Minnesota State Park Camper Cabin on site
  View a WCCO TV report about the new Camper Cabin
• Adopt a River sculpture made from trash collected on Minnesota rivers each year
• 2008 Adopt a River sculpture video