Fair officials announced Sunday that 270,426 people passed through the gates on Saturday, beating the previous single-day . Also, there are almost 300 food vendors (including plenty of new offerings in both food and beverage departments), concerts galore both at the Grandstand and at free stages around the Fair, more than 3,300 included-with-admission events, and plenty of exciting merchants and people-watching moments to pack into your day. The man was reportedly armed with a knife. Fair officials reported 129,984 . Beginning Feb. 1, the price will be $15. After Saturday's record attendance, this year's State Fair has had 1,554,389 visitors, putting it just 270,441 visitors away. As people started to run, she noticed her eyes burning. The news, analysis and community conversation found here is funded by donations from individuals. Originally formed in Alaska, Portugal the Man are best known for their single Feel it Still. Manchester Orchestra have scored a series of alt-rock radio hits, including Ive Got Friends, The Gold and Bed Head. Local favorites Bad Bad Hats are also on the bill. The 2020 State Fair was canceled in its entirety. The previous record for a single day was set two years ago, when 252,092 people attended. 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Sheriff Fletcher said there was a large fight near the French fries stand in the Midway about 20 minutes before the shooting. Links will go live as information becomes available. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is world-famous for its tradition of excellence. Try plastic surgery for autographs, Multi-platinum country band Alabama to play Xcel Energy Center in June, How long can the show go on? Officers later located a victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and paramedics took the victim to the hospital. All information subject to change. 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. Garrison Keillor is second with 13 appearances, 11 branded as Prairie Home Companion followed by two Minnesota Show acts. Two (other) groups of boys The Beach Boys and The Oak Ridge Boys are tied for fourth place with 10 appearances each. One person raised their weapon and fired a round, causing the crowd to scatter and creating a panic. Hammer said that he is most proud of the fairs professional staff, and their high level of expertise. 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. 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. She believes it was tear gas, though says an officer later told her it was pepper spray. The Minnesota State Fair board voted to increase admission prices for the 2023 fair by $1 per ticket for all categories of ticket buyers. Heres our day-by-day guide to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. One fairgoer who declined to be interviewed on the record told FOX 9 she heard three gunshots. Think about the magnitude of this event, and the many disciplines and multiple layers of coordination required to make it all happen. Minnesotas State Fair is all about milk and cookies. Attendance at the Fair on Friday was 153,367, close to the first-Friday attendance record of 157,224, also set in 2019. Attendance for the Fair on Thursday was 121,478. Friday beat attendance numbers for the second Friday in 2021 but failed to surpass the 2019 attendance at . Last year attendance was down by one-third from the previous fair, 1.3 million attended compared to the record 2.1 million in 2019. Goaltender Kate Stephens made 10 saves in front of 2,391 fans in attendance for the afternoon session. Although Minnesota's State Fair. Video credit: Sumaya A. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a statement on Twitter thanking law enforcement for their response. "When you have a quarter of a million people coming in here, it's not going to be a perfect scenario," concluded Fletcher. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WCCO) - With the rainy weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, attendance for the Minnesota State Fair's opening day saw a 50% decrease compared to 2019. 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Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. (Located at the West End Plaza), Hansens Amusement Foods Sells foot-long corn dogs, chicken strips, salads, a variety of breakfast itemsand assorted beverages and more. (ABC 6 News) - The 2022 Minnesota State Fair brought people out and together on a grand scale. Good News Minnesota is part of McKirdy Media. 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All information subject to change. One of the teenagers suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident. Anyone with information about Saturday's incident can reach out to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension tip line at 651-793-7000 or email john.engle@msfpd.org. The only female headliner in the top 10 is bluesy rocker Bonnie Raitt, who has graced the Grandstand eight times, tied with four other acts. Just in: yesterday's opening day saw 121,478 people pass through the gates. As an integral member of State Fair leadership, shes involved in every facet of the State Fairs vast operation. Hammer and Debby, his wife, have both lived their entire lives in St. Pauls Como Park neighborhood, in the shadow of the State Fairgrounds. (Located on the north side of Judson Avenue between Stevens and Liggettstreets, outside the Horse Barn), KMOJ Radio KMOJs vision is to provide communities of color with information and education throughthe vehicle of mass communication. In a ceremony held at 10 a.m. September 1st on the International Bazaar Stage, State FairGeneral Manager Jerry Hammer presented Best Awards to the following: Ball Park Cafe Sells a wide selection of craft beers, gourmet burgers, garlic fries and more. Sponsorships and Touring Promotional Exhibits. More than a quarter-million fairgoers set a second-Saturday attendance record, beating the previous record for that day by about 8,000. Total attendance this year was about 42 percent higher than 2021, with 1,842,222 visitors compared with 1,301,584 last year. 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 . He is the longest-serving chief executive in the 169-year-old institutions history. All day @ south of the Grandstand, east of the ramp (available every day of the Fair), FREE SHOW OF THE DAY: Local folk-jazz-bossa nova trio Honeybutter will take the stage. The driver was allegedly traveling at least 85 miles-per-hour on a 30 miles-per-hour road. They even have a countdown clock. Attendance in 2021 was 61,983. Alexander will assume her new duties later this spring when Hammer steps down after 53 years with the State Fair; hes currently in his 27th year as CEO. State fair . 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). She also leads the State Fairs educational programming, marketing and communications, media relations, web and publications, archives and ticketing departments. He joined the full-time staff in 1977 and served in a variety of positions in events, media, marketing, public relations and senior management before being appointed CEO in 1997. The second Saturday of the fair is the highest attended day of the fair, averaging 239,000 attendees in recent years. Aug. 24 - Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023 | Minnesota State Fair New CEO Announced! The official attendance was 153,367 people. What does that mean? Fairgoers share their favorite memories 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. 2014 94,256. The fair was shelved in 2020 amid COVID-19 concern and attendance was way down last year given restrictions and continuing unease. This year, it's headed for the 2 million mark again, with . (Located in the Food Building, east wall). "There was a shift, people were running away, and then people just started booking out of there. All Rights Reserved. "The entire fair is extremely safe. Ali Nesmith says she was in a bar nearby when she saw a commotion and looked over to see a group of about three people fighting. The ever-popular Milk Run 5K Race, presented by By the Yard, will take place Saturday, May 27 at 9 a.m. Jan. 15, 2023: Now through Jan. 31, purchase your 2023 Pre-Fair Discount Gate Admission Tickets at the 2022 price of $14! Attendance numbers for each day will be posted the following day between 1-3 p.m. 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. Through the first three days, there have been 269,373 visitors to the state fair in 2021. Day 1 (Thursday, Aug. 26): 61,983, compared with 133,326 in 2019 (the attendance record for the fair's first Thursday) and 122,695 in 2018. A Twin Cities native, he holds degrees in food studies from Boston University and in journalism from the University of Missouri and moonlights as a standup comedian. Source: Minnesota State Fair More from Star Tribune About 20 minutes later, the shooting victim walked up to firefighters at the fair, seeking help. Its a uniquely Minnesota-style celebration of our humanity.. If you were at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, congratulations, you're a part of history. I believe my work in this industry and my unique experience will serve us well as I take on the tremendous responsibility of leading this incredible organization., Renee is perfect for the job, said Hammer. Feb. 6, 2023: Hiring for seasonal positions is now open! The fair closed early after a report of a shot fired. 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 only record I could find of Judy Garland appearing at the state fair is in this depiction of the Yellow Brick Road from the fairs 2019 Floralpalooza: Thousands of fairgoers flocked to the first day of the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn. on Thursday. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company, Inclement weather and concerns over a lack of COVID-19 precautions. Contest at 4:30 @ Moo Booth Stage, near the Cattle Barn, IMAGINE: At the Joyful World Mural Park, local artists will paint large-scale murals that showcase the world they want to live in. 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. It all happened so quick all I knew is that I just wanted to get away from there," she added. (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. Law enforcement will be doubled at the fair on Sunday and Monday, officials said during the press conference. The Minnesota State Fair has set a new all-time daily attendance record. The State Fair closed early by police orders. KSTP-TV, LLC 2023 Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 24 to Labor Day, Sept. 4. Updated: 5:02 PM CDT August 29, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. After a slow, rainy start to its 2021 season, the Minnesota State Fair saw higher attendance numbers Saturday. Copyright 2023 Minnesota State Agricultural Society, dba Minnesota State Fair. (John Autey / Pioneer Press) . Thurs., Aug. 25 111,902. These recipients were selected because they exemplify these characteristics: Provide exceptional, efficient customer service and an outstanding experience for fair guests; Knowledgeable staff with positive attitudes who are courteous, thoughtful and professional; An amazing visual presentation and positive image; Present a premium quality product/service; Offer great value. They do it brilliantly. Anyone with information about Saturday's incident can reach out to the Minnesota. The coach was charged with fifth-degree assault in Blue Earth County. Visit our commemorative art page to learn more about the artist. This year attendance to the just-completed Iowa and Wisconsin state fairs were up by 22 percent and 19 percent, respectively, to 1.1 million and 1.0 million over the course of the 11 day fairs. 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. Attendance in 2021 was 77,406. The Minnesota State Fair posted its busiest day yet of the 2021 get-together Sunday, but attendance figures remain below recent years' levels. On the list maintained by the Minnesota State Fair, which tracks acts who have appeared since 1962, country-rockers Alabama tops all others with no less than 19 appearances. 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. 2015 110,267. 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. Read, enjoy, share. Im extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing place for so long, Hammer said. Record 119,145 (2010) GLEN STUBBE gstubbe@startribune.com. Alexander originally worked in entertainment and marketing at the Minnesota State Fair from 1989 through 1994 and returned to the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2005. 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(FOX 9). One person was hurt in a shooting at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving many wondering how they got the weapon past the metal detectors. Ten most frequently appearing acts, Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. 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.". To share some Good News, please contact us at Stories@GoodNewsMinnesota.com. But, shortly after, the groups got back together. The Currents Music On-a-Stick: As usual, The Currents Music On-a-Stick features bands that are popular on the Minnesota Public Radio station. The attendance record for the Fair on the first Friday was . And, yes, he saw the same show you did. It is the third attendance record set at this year's fair, with daily records set for the first Friday (141,023) and the second Friday (182,926). His favorite part of his job is reviewing, and live tweeting, Twin Cities arena concerts. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is upon us. Only one casing was recovered, from the shooting deputies witnessed. No suspects have been identified in the incident. Hammers State Fair career spans 53 years including the last 26 as CEO. Law enforcement will be doubled at the fair on Sunday and Monday, officials said during the press conference. On the second Saturday of 2018 the crowd was a record 270,000, perhaps in part driven by the appeal of that nights Grandstand headliner, Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock. The shooter took off in the crowd and was not arrested. You were there for the most rainy day of the fair, at least for the pat 12 years. X close News Weather Watch Live Traffic . The sheriff says he and another deputy were following a group of 30 people that eventually confronted an individual, sparking another fight. That is nearly double the 61,983 on opening day last year. Governor pushes investing in Angel Tax Credits, family and paid medical leave, funding to attract outside businesses and workers. Sign up at 4 p.m. The Minnesota State Fair started to rebound from a stormy first couple of days on Saturday, but attendance was still much lower than in recent years. (St Paul, MN) September 6th, 2022 The great Minnesota get together has come to a close and the countdown to the Minnesota State Fair 2023 has already begun! 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. Inclement weather and concerns over a lack of COVID-19 precautions have cast a shadow on state fair numbers so far. While Fletcher only saw one shot being fired, there are other reports of at least three shots being fired. The State Fair concluded its 12-day run on Monday, unofficially marking the end of another summer in Minnesota. 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