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Donate Blood with the Red Cross at the Minnesota State Fair!

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Help Patients this Summer!

Summer is a time to relax and have fun. And after the last year, we certainly all deserve it! But the need for blood is ongoing and doesn’t take a break. Share a little sunshine with patients in need this summer by scheduling an appointment to donate blood with us at the Minnesota State Fair.

Join us any of the 12 days of the fair - Aug. 26 to Labor Day, Sept. 6 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, except Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Appointments strongly encouraged. 


NEW LOCATION! Inside the North End Event Center, which is located north of Murphy Avenue at the northeast end of the fairgrounds.

Please note, Minnesota State Fair admission is required for those wishing to donate at a Red Cross blood drive during the fair.

Schedule a blood donation
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Thursday, Aug. 26 through Monday, Sept. 6

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Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
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Daily Giveaways for all who come to donate! From tote bags and water bottles to sunglasses and ponchos, we have a different thank you each day for coming to donate lifesaving blood. *

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.

New Location - North End Event Center

 Photo credit: Minnesota State Fair

Prepare for Your Blood Donation
Prepare for Your Blood Donation
  • Expect your entire donation process to take about one hour.
  • To expedite your donation, start your RapidPass® on the day of your appointment.
  • Please bring your donor card, driver's license or two other forms of identification.
  • We'll need to know about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you're taking.
  • Drink an extra 16 oz. of water (or other nonalcoholic drink) before your appointment.
  • Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries or ice cream.
  • Wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows.
  • Additional tips for before, during and after your donation here.

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. The 2021 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 26-Labor Day, Sept. 6. 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 08/26/2021 to 09/06/2021 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.

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