We're hiring!

The North Dakota State Fair is hiring a full time Marketing Assistant. Position responsibilities will include: organizing and coordinating events, marketing and promoting the All Seasons Arena and State Fair Center, updating social media applications, producing marketing/advertising materials, attracting sponsors and performing general office duties. Individuals must be detail orientated, have the ability to work on multiple projects, posses strong organizational skills, computer skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Marketing or event coordination experience or related degree is preferred.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

North Dakota State Fair, Attn: Shannon Pearson, PO Box 1796, Minot, ND 58702

Ole and Lena

In honor of Host Fest starting tonight it only seems fitting for a few Ole and Lena jokes!

• When Ole and Lena were young and in love they would got to their favorite spot to park. One night while hugging and kissing Ole asks Lena, "Lena how would you like to go in the back?" "No," she replies. So they hug and kiss some more. Again, Ole asks Lena to go in the back. Lena replies, "Ole, why are you always asking me to go in the back, I want to stay in front with you!"

• Little Ole was sitting at the kitchen table doing his homework. He had a puzzled look on his face at he considered the assignment that was due--writing an essay about his origin. He turned to question his mother. "Mama, vere did Grandma come from?" he asked. "Da stork brought her," answered mama Lena. "And vere did yew come from?" asked Little Ole. "Da stork brought me," his mother answered. "And vere did I come from?" Little Ole inquired. "Vell, son, da stork brought yew, tew," mama Lena replied. With a scowl on his face, Little Ole picked up his pencil, turned to his school tablet, and began writing his essay: "Dere have been no natural births in our family for t'ree yenerations."

Thanks to Visit Minnesota for these jokes!

Uffda! That's a lot of Entertainment!

The 2009 Norsk Host Fest is over flowing with top entertainment! Which explains why they've even had to add another building for an additional stage! If you can't make it to the big concerts featuring Reba, Clint Black, George Jones, Frankie Valli or Ray Stevens, make sure to check out the free entertainment that takes place constantly! Acts this year include: Oak Ridge Boys, Church Basement Ladies, Adbacadabra - the Ultimate ABBA concert, Monroe Crossing, Tom Netherton, Williams & Ree, JoAnn Castle, The Peking Acrobats, Bjoro Halland, The Peking Acrobats, Ringling 5, The Western Senators, Leah Durelle, Memphis, Kerry Christensen - Master Yodeler, The Putnam Guitar Duo, The Korsliens, Radio Stars, Kentucky Riders, Chmielewski Fun Time Band,Zelda Nera, Kathy Bender, Taylor Dayne Falcon, Tom Patton as Elvis, elevenAM Gospel Band, Bunad Show, Bussi, Parade of Flags Skalmusik, Norsk Hostfest Accordion Club Band and Gordy Lindquist! That's ALOT of action!

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Parties

Haven't made it to one of the Minot Y's Men's Tough Enough to Wear Pink parties yet? You're running out of time!!!! Stop by one of the following events to show your support and while you're there you can pick up this year's TETWP products!

Wednesday, September 23 – Trinity Skywalk, 11-1pm

􀂾 Thursday, September 24 – Minot Family YMCA, 5-7pm

􀂾 Saturday, September 26 – Y’s Men’s Ticket Booth at Dakota Square, 10-Noon

􀂾 Saturday, September 26 – MSU Homecoming Parade, 10:30am

􀂾 Monday, September 28 – Behm’s Truck Stop, 4-6pm

􀂾 Tuesday, September 29 – Town & Country Credit Union, 11-1pm

􀂾 Thursday, October 1 – Cenex of Stanley, 11-1pm

􀂾 Tuesday, October 6 – TR’s Bar & Grill, 5-7pm ??? TBA

􀂾 Wednesday, October 7 – Y’s Men’s Business After Hours at Atrium of ND State Fair Center, 5:30-7:30pm

􀂾 Friday, October 9 – Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo Performance at NDSFC, 6:30pm

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!