Win Shinedown Tickets!

Tune in to the following stations to win yourself some Shinedown tickets before Wednesday's concert on September 16th! Just in case you don't win, buy your tickets at the State Fair Office before Wednesday for only $26 (cash only) before the price jumps up to $30 the day of the concert.

Z94 in Minot

105.3 the Fox in Minot

93.1 the Eagle in Sidney, MT

96.7 the Rock in Devils Lake, ND

Motor Magic Recap

The Fairgrounds were shakin' with excitement as Motor Magic rolled into Minot last weekend! The sun was shining and the Fairgrounds were packed with racing and car enthusiasts. From the races on the Magic City International Dragway to those on the Nodak circle track, crowds were in heaven! Other popular events included the Dakota Cruisers Classic Car Show, SCCA Auto Cross, SIDNE, Historical Military Vehicle Display, Classic Car Auction and an antique snowmobile racing display. Motor Magic was the perfect ending to a terrific race season! Click here to visit the Motor Magic Facebook page and see all of the 2009 event photos!

Seasonal Vehicle Storage

Whether it's your vintage '69 Camaro your 45ft Motorhome or your speed boat we've got room for you! The North Dakota State Fairgrounds offers indoor storage for seasonal vehicles at competitive rates. Items for storage can be dropped off anytime except September 24th - October 12th. Picking up seasonal items occurs in late April.

Rates:

Under 10 feet $100

10ft - 16ft $160

16ft - 25ft $190

25ft - 31ft $220

31ft - 35ft $285

Units over 35 feet add $5 per foot. Units over 9 feet wide will be charged double.

Limited space is available for units over 11 feet 6 inches high. Please indicate height when reserving your space.

Call 701-857-7620 today to reserve your space!

Norsk Hostfest 2009 Concert Lineup

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:00 PM
Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” are all the rage all over again.

Clint Black

Wed, Sept 30, 1:00 PM & Thurs, Oct 1, 7:30 PM
Clint Black is a profound, not to mention prolific, songwriter. To date, he has

written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. An astounding one-third of the songs eligible for single release achieved hit song status at country radio.

Reba McEntire

Wed, Sept 30, 7:30 PM & Thurs, Oct 1, 1:00 PM
From the moment you hear the voice, you know it: fierce and powerful, clear and passionate, a voice that could belong to no one else but the woman millions of fans the world over know only as Reba.

George Jones
Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM & Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM
GEORGE GLENN JONES was born in 1931 in the East Texas town of Saratoga. As a kid he sang for tips on the streets of nearby Beaumont. By age 24, he had been married twice, served in the Marines and was a veteran of the Texas honky-

tonk circuit.

Ray Stevens
Fri, Oct 2, 1:00 PM & Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 PM
Ray Stevens just thinks funny. His humor is keenly observant and rich in nuance. His style is unaffected and unpretentious which for the past fifty years has allowed for entertainment that is both witty and guileless. From his multi-million selling comedy hit, “The Streak” to the socially aware “Mr. Businessman” to his Grammy award winning pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful” his talent has touched so many.

Win Motor Magic Tickets!

Looking to score some free Motor Magic tickets? Look no further than KMOT-TV (Minot NBC affiliate) or tune into the Bismarck Clear Channel stations!

KMOT will be giving away one all-access Motor Magic Pass each day during the 6pm and 10pm news, tune in and call in to win a pass that gets you into all of the Motor Magic events and races for free!

You can also listen to Bismarck clear channel stations such as KFYR, ESPN and KYYY (Y-93) to win tickets to each of the individual events including: Magic City International Dragway Races, Nodak Races, Enduro and Demo Derby Races and the Dakota Cruisers Classic Car Show.

3rd Annual Youth Outdoor Festival

Bring the kids and head down to the North Dakota State Fairgrounds on Thursday for the 3rd Annual Youth Outdoor Festival from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Local wildlife clubs will host outdoor activities for area youth. Events will include waterfowl, upland game, fishing, archery and more outdoor activities! Come join in for outdoor education, BBQ, prizes and more!

Outdoor education, BBQ & Prizes provided by: - Bremer Outdoors Team - Ducks Unlimited - ND Game and Fish - Pheasants for the Future - West Dakota Water Fowlers - Minot Area Youth Sportsmen's Club, Inc. - Souris Valley Bowmen - Berthold Sportsmen Club - Scheels - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - National Wild Turkey Federation - The Mule Deer Foundation

Tough Enough To Wear Pink?

The Minot Y’s Men, in cooperation with Trinity Health, SRT, and Minot’s community radio stations WGO, the ZOO and Sunny 101 invite you to join in an important and unique project.

Our Tough Enough To Wear Pink Campaign continues to raise funds to provide patients access to Trinity Health’s new cancer exercise rehab program at the Minot Family YMCA. This innovative new program offers dramatic results in the quality of life and rehabilitation for those fighting cancer.

It’s easy to help. Just be watching and listening for Pink Party Locations and look for our TETWP Pickup Truck, courtesy of the Ryan Automotive Group.

We’ll be making stops all over town, selling our “New” TETWP t-shirts, hats, bracelets and ribbons. Or just stop by to make a donation or say hello. 100% of all proceeds will go to this program which benefits patients in our community.

Last year over $43,000 was raised, which was the 7th highest in the nation!

Best of all, your help will make you feel good in knowing that you helped make a difference in someone else’s life!

Upcoming parties include:

􀂾 Tuesday, September 1 – Enerbase on N. Broadway from, 10-Noon

􀂾 Thursday, September 3 – American Bank Center, Dakota Square, 1-3pm

􀂾 Tuesday, September 8 – Choice Hotels, 10-12pm

􀂾 Wednesday, September 9 – Affinity First Federal Credit Union, 4-6pm

􀂾 Thursday, September 10 – the Flower Box, 11-1pm

Don't miss the 55th Annual Minot Y's Men's Rodeo at the State Fair Center October 8 - 11, 2009!

Shinedown at the All Seasons Arena

Shinedown will rock the All Seasons Arena in the State Fair Center on Wendesday, September 16th at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now for $26 at the State Fair Center box office, by calling 1-800-882-4275 or order online here. This concert is open to all ages with all seating and standing room general admisison. Get your tickets in advance! The day of the concert tickets are $30 each. Special guests include the bands Sick Puppies, Cavo and Adelitas Way. Doors open at 6:00pm.

Now Hiring for a Temporary Position!

Our amazing receptionist Stacy is having a baby! We are looking to fill a part-time / full-time receptionist position available for 12-14 weeks to fill in while she is on maternity leave. Hours include Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Duties include answering phone, helping customers at the window, bank and mail runs, filing and other office duties. Position to start immediately. Please complete an official NDSF application by hand and mail to:

North Dakota State Fair
Attn: Kristie Moldenhauer
P.O. Box 1796
Minot, ND 58702

Call 857-7620 with questions.

Motor Magic just around the corner

With our staff hard at work putting together year end reports and making notes on how we can make next year's Fair better, the bussle doesn't just stop. Last week the State Fair Center was host to the Great Tomato Festival as a fundraiser for Taube Museum, and we have had plenty of wedding receptions as well! The Grandstand construction is well under way and completely removed by this point, and we are staging for the largest auto event in the midwest, Minot's Motor Magic!

Motor Magic is an all weekend affair, September 4-7th, that's Labor Day weekend and what better way to utilize and extra day off than spend some time in the last little bit of sunny weather. There will be Drag Racing, an Enduro Race, a Demolition Derby, Circle Track Racing, SCCA Autocross, Classic Car Show, Classic Car Auction, a Motorcycle Poker Run, Historical Military Vehicles AND MORE!

Check out the website for complete information! See you then!
http://www.motormagic.net/

Who is Freddie??

We all know that Freddie the Flickertail is the gregarious North Dakota State Fair mascot, however some of you may be asking yourselves…who is Freddie, how did he become the NDSF mascot, and what exactly is a Flickertail??? Here is an inside look into NDSF history.

Freddie came to us as a young tail. His family had been traveling with Murphy Brothers Circus for many generations. Freddie’s mother was the bearded lady and his father was the famous “Flick the Clown”. When Freddie turned 8 years old he went to his mother and told her he did not want to travel anymore. He had fallen in love with the North Dakota State Fair and he wanted to make it his permanent home. The Fair office was flattered and offered Freddie the high honor of being the NDSF mascot. Freddie’s parents were so proud that they let him stay and, of course, they see Freddie every year at Fair time.

What a coincidence that North Dakota is nicknamed the Flickertail State and Freddie is a Flickertail! North Dakota seems to attract these creatures, which may be why Freddie decided to stay. According to Wikipedia, the Richardson's ground squirrel, or the Flickertail, is a North American ground squirrel in the genus Spermophilus. Ground squirrels are sometimes called "Dak Rats" or "gophers". Like many ground squirrels, Freddie lives in a burrow on the Fair grounds when he is done with his annual mascot duties.

Freddie has called the North Dakota State Fair home every since we can remember. We are very lucky to have such a devoted mascot. Now that you know more about Freddie, be sure to wave next time you see him bouncing around the Fair grounds.

If you have pictures with our lovable mascot send them to ashley@ndstatefair.com to become our Pic of the Day!

Spud

Meet Spud. He is our pet grass head. The 4-H extension service table under the tent at Fox 24 Family Day was nice enough to allow us to participate in their activity and this is what we made. He was born Tuesday, July 28th, 2009. With in days he was already showing maturity in his germination and sprouted some wise little hairs.

Fairwell to the ND State Fair!!!

What A Ride is right!!! That is exactly what my summer felt like and would not change it for the world! For the past 3 months, I have been a marketing intern here at the North Dakota State Fair. I remember my first few day here when they gave me my list of projects to tackle for the Fair. I was in shock because I thought there was no way I would be able to plan over fifteen different events in two short months. Now that the Fair is over and I am in my final hours, I look back and said to myself why was I freaking out, it was not that bad. I had time to spare. Ok more like hours to spare. Throughout everything, I always had a smile on my face and loved to get up every morning and come to work. It has been truly a great experience and I have learned a great deal. I could not have done it without my other half, intern # .5, Ashley!! Thanks for so many great memories!

Devin
Intern #1

Grandstand Demolition

The Grandstand is shrinking and the demolition crews sure aren't working slow. The demolition is expected to be completed soon so that construction can begin. It is an awefully amazing process and the tractors have a way of appearing graceful as they destroy thousands of pounds of steal. The series of photos seen here depict the original grandstand as it stood during the Fair just two short weeks ago, one of yesterday early and late afternoon and one taken just moments ago, today August 13th, 2009.

The North Dakota State Fair Wants Your Opinion

(Minot, ND) The 2009 North Dakota State Fair was packed with incredible concerts, top-rated exhibits, crazy contests and delicious Fair food. Officials are now seeking input to make the Fair even bigger and better in 2010. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve the Fair experience for attendees and the best way to do that is by getting their opinions,” said Bob Wagoner, General Manager. An online e-survey welcomes Fairgoers to share comments and suggestions from their experience at this summer’s Fair. “Even individuals who were unable to attend the 2009 event are encouraged to participate in the survey,” said Wagoner.

Visit www.ndstatefair.com/survey/ to access and complete the survey. Individuals who do not have Internet access can call the State Fair Office at 857-7620 to complete the survey. Everyone who completes the questionnaire will be entered for a chance to win concert tickets to the 2010 North Dakota State Fair. Survey responses will be accepted until August 31, 2009.

Dates for the 2010 North Dakota State Fair are July 23- 31. As North Dakota’s largest annual event, it delivers nine days of concerts, 4-H and FFA exhibits, commercial booths, motor events, rodeo, livestock and food. For more information call 701-857-7620 or visit http://www.ndstatefair.com/