Donate blood at the fair? You betcha!
Check off your fair bucket list: eat food on a stick, go for a spin on the great big wheel and watch the parade with family and friends. Plus, make your time at the fair extra meaningful by scheduling an appointment to give blood. Every time you give, you could help save more than one life. That’s amazing!
The blood drive will be located just outside of the Agriculture/Horticulture Building, west of the Space Tower. Minnesota State Fair admission is required for those wishing to donate.
Schedule your appointment today: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), visit RedCrossBlood.org or use the Blood Donor App and enter sponsor code: MNStateFair
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients.
If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
All presenting blood donors will receive a special Red Cross “Ope, just going to help save a life real quick.” T-shirt, while supplies last!
(ending at 7 p.m. Labor Day)
All presenting blood donors will receive a Red Cross thank-you gift, while supplies last!
Click here, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or use the Blood Donor App and enter sponsor code: mnstatefair to schedule your appointment today.
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting more than 2 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesota's finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day.
Photo credit: Minnesota State Fair
Gophers Fairchild and his nephew Fairborne (pictured) are the Minnesota State Fair's jovial, welcoming mascots. Photo credit: Minnesota State Fair
* Offer applicable to presenting donors only during the following dates 08/27/2026 to 09/07/2026 and while supplies last. Offer subject to availability of donation opportunities in presenting donor’s area. No substitutions and not transferable by presenting donor. Not redeemable for cash.
