Sponsors

One of the motivating incentives for youth to engage in the livestock enterprise is to exhibit their animal projects— first at the County Fair and win a trip to the great Minnesota State Fair. The ultimate goal at State Fair is to qualify for inclusion in the MLBA 4‑H Purple Ribbon Auction. This is your opportunity to help these young people celebrate their success and to encourage them, and others, to even greater heights of achievement. Livestock can play a major role in youth development.

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NEW THIS YEAR: Access the sponsor directory online to fill out your sponsor card. All sponsors have a unique ID number. If you don't see your sponsor on the list, you will need to register them as a new sponsor prior to the auction beginning at the Minnesota State Fair. Access Sponsor List

If you are aware of a new sponsor that will likely be participating this year, you can provide their information early via this form and we will create a sponsor ID prior to the fair. All sponsors added to this form before Aug. 21, 2024 will be added to the list and available before opening day of the fair. Any new sponsors secured after opening day will need to be registered in person on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

Benefits of being a sponsor

  • Help these young people celebrate their success
  • Lend support to Minnesota’s agricultural economy and its most important enterprise - an efficient livestock industry
  • Grand Champion animals will be on display in the Cattle Barn the final nine days of the Fair. Signage will be at the site advertising your business to the over 1,300,000 people.
  • A photo of the animal and its owner can be provided for your promotional purposes.
  • Strategic Social Media Recognition
  • Inclusion in next year’s publicity materials, brochure, catalog, and on this website