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Bring the whole family for fun, fellowship, and a Rotary first at the Minnesota State Fair. Your ticket gets you:
- Exclusive access to the private Rotary Oasis at Horton Pavilion in Hefron Park — the only guaranteed seat at the State Fair!
- Wave your Rotary pride for all to see and cheer on Rotary Club presidents as they march in the State Fair Parade!
- Rotary Treasure Hunt: Engage in a bit of friendly competition with a Rotary-exclusive treasure hunt across the fairgrounds.
- Done-in-a-Day Service Project: Make an impact with our Waste Audit service project, embodying the Rotary commitment to community.
- Swag Galore: Fill your goody bag to the brim with a selection of exclusive Rotary-on-a-Stick swag, including t-shirts, Viking hats, paper fans, and more!
State Fair entry ticket is not included with the second chance ticket. You must purchase a ticket to enter the state fair.
Schedule of Events
- 8:00 am — State Fair Opens
- 8:30 am — Rotary Oasis at Horton Pavilion Opens
- 8:30 am – 10:30 am — Done-in-a-Day shift 1 (optional)
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm — Done-in-a-Day shift 2 (optional)
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm — Done-in-a-Day shift 3 (optional)
- 1:30 pm — Gather for State Fair Parade at 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm — Done-in-a-Day shift 4 (optional)
- 4:00 pm — Treasure Hunt Prize Ceremony at Rotary Oasis
- 5:00 pm — Rotary Oasis closes
All the Details
- State Fair Entry: Your Minnesota State Fair entry tickets are included with your registration and will be mailed to you after July 31, along with your orientation time, maps, public transit information, parking information, and additional event details. Early Bird registration ends June 30, 2024. The final registration deadline is July 15, 2024.
- Rotary Oasis at Horton Pavilion: The exclusive Rotary Oasis will be available from 8:30am to 5:00pm during Rotary-on-a-Stick. It is the only guaranteed seat at the fair, with water and light snacks available all day. Join us at 8:30 am, 9:30 am, or 10:30 am for orientation to learn about all of the day's amazing Rotary-on-a-Stick events (including the Treasure Hunt, Done-in-a-Day Project, and the State Fair Parade) and to get your Rotary-on-a-Stick swag!
- State Fair Parade: The parade starts at 2pm. Rotary Club presidents and exchange students will march with Rotary swag to share our Rotary pride. Cheer them on from the sidelines to celebrate Rotary!
- Rotary Treasure Hunt: Join the Rotary-on-a-Stick Treasure Hunt and embark on an adventure across the Minnesota State Fair! Discover hidden gems, answer fun trivia about Rotary's impact areas, and earn a Blue Ribbon while enjoying exclusive fair experiences.
- Done-in-a-Day Project: This year's Done-in-a-Day Project is a Waste Audit conducted as a collaboration between District 5950, the Office of Enterprise Sustainability at the Minnesota Department of Administration, the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), the Minnesota State Fair Operations staff, and the Twin City Rotary EcoClub. Volunteers will help collect data to identify and provide recommendations to reduce trash, increase recycling, improve organics collection, avoid unnecessary waste, and reuse or repurpose waste items. Attendees 12 years of age and older may sign up for 2-hour time slots. The more volunteers we have, the more successful the project will be in making our State Fair more sustainable. Training and equipment will be provided.
Registration Deadline
- Early Bird: June 30, 2024
- Final Deadline: July 15, 2024
- Second Chance: August 8, 2024
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds possible if cancelled prior to the registration deadline, July 15; after the deadline - no refunds, use or pass along your Fair ticket another day, and ordered swag will get to them following the Conference.
Payment Options
Credit Card Payment upon registration - no delayed payments, no invoices, no billing