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Job fair at state fair

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota State Fair is hiring for fair-time positions at its Employment Center throughout the summer and will host a job fair Wednesday, July 27.

State Fair job benefits include free fair admission, valuable work experience, making great friends and lifelong connections and being a part of Minnesota’s most well-known celebration.

The 2022 Great Minnesota Get-Together runs Thursday, Aug. 25, through Labor Day, Sept. 5. Visit mnstatefair.org/get-involved/employment/ for more information.

The State Fair will hire approximately 2,700 employees to work at the fair. Currently there are approximately 1,200 fair-time positions to fill.

Available State Fair positions include: ticket sellers, ticket takers, parking and park & ride attendants, rides and games ticket takers, barn attendants, custodians and more. Jobs are open to anyone age 16 or older, and most jobs do not require prior experience. Depending on the position, shifts range from six to 12 hours per day for the 12 days of the fair.

“Working at the fair is perfect for those wanting to make some extra money at the end of the summer while having fun being part of a team working hard to present one of our state’s greatest events,” said fair spokesperson Maria Hayden. “We recognize that many businesses are facing staffing challenges. Currently we are more than half of the way to our hiring goal and hopeful the trend continues and we’re able to fill all of our open positions.”

The Job Fair will be held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, in the North End Event Center on the fairgrounds. Applicants will meet with a State Fair representative and, if their interests, availability and experience match an open position, they will be interviewed on the spot. Resumes are not needed. Applicants offered a State Fair position will be asked to complete an online background check.

Positions available at the Job Fair only include jobs with State Fair departments, such as: ticket sellers, ticket takers, parking and park & ride attendants, rides and games ticket takers, barn attendants, custodians and more.

Before coming to the job fair, job seekers are encouraged to register online in order to accelerate the process. For those who cannot or do not register online, registration can be completed on-site at the job fair.

Those attending the Job Fair can enter the fairgrounds through Hoyt Avenue Gate (#3) off Snelling Avenue, the Main Gate (#5) off of Snelling Avenue or the gate off Como Avenue (#7). Metro Transit bus routes 3, 61 and the A Line serve the fairgrounds.

Those who are unable to attend the job fair but are interested in fair-time employment are invited to visit the Employment Center between now and the fair. Hours vary and can be found at

mnstatefair.org. The Employment Center is located across the street from the fairgrounds at 1640 Como Ave. Free parking is available. It is accessible by Metro Transit bus routes 3, 61 and the A Line.

Applicants who needs assistance with completing the application process should contact the employment department at employment@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4475.

In addition to employment positions, the State Fair offers opportunities for groups of all sizes — teams, organizations, community groups — to raise funds while helping out during the fair. Opportunities available include working on the fairgrounds providing cleanup services in the coliseum, barns or around the fairgrounds. Opportunities in parking and park and ride lots and attraction ticket taking are also available.

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