Minnesota State Fair 2026

August 27 – September 7, 2026 Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Join us from August 27 to September 1 at our booth to celebrate and protect Minnesota’s natural heritage! Grab a free spork for your next camping trip – and register to win an REI 4-person Tent!

Whether you’ve visited recently or years ago, the Boundary Waters are calling. Stop by to share your stories and learn how you can help preserve this pristine wilderness for future generations.

Practice sustainability: Free reusable sporks (a fork/ spoon combination) you can pick up to cut down on single-use plastic consumption
Enter to win: Visitors can enter to win a tent (Free to enter!)
Explore: Two giant wall-sized maps for you to relive past trips and talk about future adventures
Share: Use the hashtag #BWCAatTheFair to share a photo of your spork (or yourself) at the fair.