New Minnesota State Fair featured design released

Walking through the Minnesota State Fair each year, you cannot miss all the iconic elements that make the fairgrounds a one-of-a-kind gathering place. For 2024, fair organizers launched an exclusive design to pay homage to the vibrant colors and attractions.

The red canna lily is featured prominantly in the desigh with one of 7,500 in various hues planted throughout the fairgrounds, according to the Minnesota State Fair website. The canna lily is the official State Fair flower for more than a century.

According to fair officials, additional details in the new design highlight other favorite attractions. The blue scallops and eight sharp points represents the details of the historic Grandstand façade. The SkyGlider and Skyride are displayed on either side with outlines of the preeminent Grandstand, Space Tower, Agriculture Horticulture Building, Creative Activities Building and Main Gate dotting the skyline.

There is a lot of lush, green elements point out that the Fair is home to 75 gardens, hundreds of shade trees and vast swathes of grass. Nestled within the plants is the restored Streetcar Arch, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and has served as the welcome sign at the fair’s west entrance since 2014.

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair featured design is a digital illustration created by one of the State Fair’s designers Samuel Tapia. It is showcased on a variety of merchandise items at the State FairWear gift shops.

State FairWear gift shops are open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (8 p.m. Labor Day)