Concessionaires

Interested In being a vendor at the Fair? Call the North Dakota State Fair Office and let us know you are interested.


There are three commercial buildings and outdoor spaces for a variety of 612 spaces. Outdoor space varies according to size and location, but an indoor 8 x 10 space is $350. All vendors need to have a signed license and one million dollar liability insurance. 50% of the space cost is required when the license is issued. Gate admission is not included in the rental cost.

Normally there are more applications for space than space available. The applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. The North Dakota State Fair will exercise its best judgment in determining what is best for the Fair and its patrons.

For further information call (701) 857-7620.

State Fair Responds to Public Concerns

Recent events at the North Dakota State Fair have raised many questions within our community and state. As the State Fair’s acting manager, I want to directly address these concerns. I’ve been with the State Fair for the past thirty-five years and I’ve never known North Dakota to let our Fair down.  


Let me be clear: The North Dakota State Fair is deeply committed to bringing in the biggest names in entertainment. Our staff and board are unwavering in providing a concert line-up that is second to none. This was, of course, the driving push behind the construction of the Fair’s new grandstand. Countless individuals from across the state and community leaders made this project a reality. North Dakota taxpayers made an investment in this project and I can promise them that they will get a return on their investment.  


I can also assure all Fairgoers that we will do everything we can to ensure that our State Fair remains affordable. Due to our state’s small population it is important that Fairgoers visit more than once. The current show pass allows us to draw people back for second and third visits at a price that would normally be paid for only one concert ticket.  This is important to the Fair’s financial success. And we will continue to do all that we can to keep the Fair affordable to families.  

Affordability and top-notch entertainment are not mutually exclusive and neither is putting on a Fair that has something for everyone. Our State Fair’s roots are, like our state’s roots, in agriculture; they always will be. But staying true to our roots doesn’t mean that we cannot have the best in concerts, motor events, carnival rides, shows, food, vendors and exhibits. The work of putting on the best possible State Fair requires us to provide the best possible experience for all ages and for everyone across North Dakota.  


The State Fair Board deserves credit for laying out the vision that has resulted in the Fair’s success in recent years. That success has been the result of the hard work of a team of professionals, many who don’t receive the recognition, but who have made this vision a reality. From the Fair board to the office staff to the groundskeepers to our marketing team, ours has been, and will remain, a collaborative effort. The work of the Fair is bigger than any one person and everyone can be assured that our work to provide the finest, most affordable, event in the state and region will continue without interruption.  


Sincerely,

Renae Korslien 
Interim General Manager,  
North Dakota State Fair

North Dakota State Fair Receives Five International Awards

(Minot, ND) The North Dakota State Fair has received five first place Awards of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, MO.
The North Dakota State Fair received a first place Agriculture Award in the Overall Program for Commercial Agricultural Exhibitors category and brought home three first place Communication Awards for its 2009 advertising campaign. First place awards received were for Color Newspaper Advertisement, Magazine Advertisement and Printed Promotional Material – Brochure / Flyer. The final awards won by the Fair included a first place Competitive Exhibits Award in the General Competitive Exhibit Display Photo and the Competitive Exhibits Award of Excellence, for the Fair’s overall entries in the Competitive Exhibits category.
The awards were presented during the 119th annual IAFE Convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are a total of 13 Agriculture award categories, 15 Communication Awards and 10 Competitive Exhibits categories, each divided into 5 divisions based on attendance. The entries are evaluated and judged by a team of industry leaders, selected from the membership of the IAFE.

Pic of the Day

The North Dakota State Fair is always looking for fan photos of the Fair. By submitting your favorite photos to ashley@ndstatefair.com.com your picture could become one of our famous Pic of the Days. This means your snapshot will be published on our Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter accounts for other Fair fans to see. Make sure to include your name and where you are from when you send in your photos.


By submitting your photos you are giving The North Dakota State Fair rights to utilize your photo, which means your talent could land you a spot on the North Dakota State Fair website, in the newspaper, on a billboard, in a magazine or in a brochure. If we use your photograph to advertise the Fair you’ll even win NDSF Swag!

Submit your photos now and check back daily to see if you have won bragging rights as the State Fair photo of the day!