After a long hiatus, the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing is returning to the Minnesota State Fair! We are excited to be able to see people in the community again. Here are the details.

Find MNCDHH

Find us at the Minnesota Council on Disability's booth. Thirteen board members, staff, and contractors will be taking turns meeting members of the public. We'll be ready to chat about voting and communication access technology. We will also pass out stickers and info cards!

Booth location

Education Building (Northeast section)

When

Monday, August 29, 2022 from 9 am - 9 pm

Accessibility

The Minnesota State Fair offers a variety of services so that their guests can make the most of their visit to the 12 best days of summer. This guide applies to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 25 through Labor Day, Sept. 5. (All information subject to change.) Please visit the Minnesota State Fair’s webpage for more information on accessibility. Some of the resources available are:

ASL interpreting

During the fair, ASL interpreters are available to assist guests 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. If you would like ASL interpretation during your visit, please contact [the State Fair] by email at accessibility@mnstatefair.org, by phone at 651-288-4448, or stop by Guest Relations at Visitors Plaza. (Advance arrangements are recommended. Requests for interpreter services will be accommodated based on interpreter availability.) Some free shows already have interpreters scheduled. Here is the list of shows that are already scheduled to be interpreted.

Captioning

Open captioning for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing will be offered at these free performances, no reservations required. A monitor displaying the captioning will be positioned near the stage.

MNHS Presents History On-A-Schtick
Located at the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27; Sunday, Aug. 28; Wednesday, Aug. 31; Thursday, Sept. 1

Audio description

Audio description for guests who are blind or have low vision will be offered at these free shows, no reservations required. Headsets for audio description can be picked up from the audio describer, who will be located near the stage prior to the show.

MNHS Presents History On-A-Schtick
Located at the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27; Sunday, Aug. 28; Wednesday, Aug. 31; Thursday, Sept. 1

All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash
Located at The North Woods stage
2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27; Sunday, Aug. 28; Wednesday, Aug. 31; Thursday, Sept. 1

Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive listening devices are available free for use during Grandstand shows. Receivers and headsets are available from the guest services desk on the east side of the Grandstand Plaza. A valid driver’s license or state ID and a credit card are required for check-out. (The credit card will only be charged if the receiver and headset are not returned or are damaged.)

A printable accessibility guide (PDF) is available with additional details.

Health and Safety

For health and safety information, the State Fair has a page dedicated to the topic.  Additionally, please make sure your mobile phone has Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) emergency alerts turned on, in case of inclement weather. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has more information about WEA.

Find it at the Fair: Booths

These booths may be of special interest. 

Visit Legislators and Voting Resources

• Fairvote Minnesota - Education Building, north center
• Minnesota House of Representatives - Education, east wall
• Minnesota State Senate - Education, east wall
• Senator Amy Klobuchar - North side of Judson Ave. between Nelson & Underwood streets

Visit your Political Party

• Libertarian Party of Minnesota - West side of Nelson St. between Carnes & Judson avenues
• Minnesota Democratic Famer Labor Party -  Northeast corner of Dan Patch Ave. & Cooper St.
• Republican Party of Minnesota - South side of Carnes Ave. between Nelson & Underwood streets
• Independence Party of Minnesota - South side of Dan Patch Ave. between Nelson & Underwood streets
• Grassroots Party - Legalize Cannabis - West side of Clough St. between Carnes & Judson avenues

Visit your Government Agency

• Minnesota State Council on Disability – Education Building, Northeast, Remember, MNCDHH will be there on Monday, August 29th! The Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division will be at MCD's booth on Wednesday, August 31st.
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Agriculture Horticulture Building, north side
• Minnesota Department of Commerce, Energy - Education Building, south wall
• Minnesota Department of Corrections - Education, south center aisle
• Minnesota Department of Education - Education, southwest corner
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Education, south aisle
• Minnesota Department of Revenue - Education, south aisle
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Department of Natural Resources Building, between Carnes & Judson avenues & Clough & Nelson streets
• Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Education, just inside the main entrance
• Minnesota Department of Transportation - West side of Cosgrove street between Wright & Dan Patch avenues

Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing Related Booths

• Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota - Education Building, center
• Keystone Interpreting Solutions - Education Building, southeast
• Minnesota Lions Vision, Diabetes and Hearing Center - Education, center aisle
• Your Ears Rock - At the North End, west section