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HAPPY 150TH<br />
BIRTHDAY,<br />
MINNESOTAI<br />
The <strong>State</strong> Fair became the<br />
hub for the 2008<br />
Sesquicentennial<br />
Celebration. Near<br />
Heritage Square, guests<br />
experienced the "Carnegie<br />
Hall of Tent Shows;' <strong>State</strong><br />
Fair Chautauqua's Old<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong>: Song ofthe<br />
North Star. Through story,<br />
song and large-screen<br />
vintage visuals, the lives, ambitions and accomplishments of<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s Native inhabitants, European settlers and their<br />
descendents came to life.<br />
The Sesquicentennial Commission selected artist Susan<br />
Warner to create a monumental travel postcard on the<br />
fairgrounds celebrating the regional landmarks, culture and<br />
spirit of <strong>Minnesota</strong>. Created in mosaic tiles, this public<br />
art piece is a collaboration of community members<br />
throughout <strong>Minnesota</strong>.<br />
On Labor Day, the Sesquicentennial Commission hosted<br />
activities and entertainment in Carousel Park featuring<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s five Honorary <strong>State</strong> Capitals for the 150th<br />
anniversary of statehood. Bemidji, Thief River Falls, Detroit<br />
Lakes, New Ulm and Winona provided music and<br />
presentations on their regional character and culture.<br />
4'<br />
JOHN F. KENNEDY<br />
PRESIDENTIAL EXHIBIT<br />
This new exhibit featured over 300<br />
artifacts related to the late 35th<br />
President of the United <strong>State</strong>s.<br />
The museum-like exhibit offered<br />
information and insight into both<br />
the public and private aspects of<br />
the president's life through video,<br />
photographs, music, hands-on<br />
activities and items personally owned by John F. Kennedy. The<br />
exhibit also included an exact replica of the blue 1961 Lincoln<br />
limousine that was built specifically for JFK and used<br />
throughout his presidency.<br />
NOW THIS ISAGRAND OL'PARTYI<br />
The 2008 Republican National Convention began on the <strong>State</strong><br />
Fair's last day (Sept. 1) at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown<br />
St. Paul. Journalists looking to cover <strong>Minnesota</strong>'s arts and<br />
entertainment were naturally drawn to our great <strong>State</strong> Fair.<br />
Dozens of national and international media visited or<br />
produced stories on the fair including: ABC News with Charles<br />
Gibson, Australian Broadcasting Co., BBC Radio and<br />
• AT&T<br />
• August Schell Brewing Co.<br />
• Betterliving Sunrooms<br />
of<strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
• Butter Kernel<br />
• Cal Spas of <strong>Minnesota</strong><br />
• Cargill<br />
• Chuck & Don's Pet Food<br />
Outlet<br />
• Coca-Cola<br />
• Coca-Cola Recycling<br />
• Crystal Sugar<br />
ERTAI<br />
ITS & ELE<br />
ZOOS SPONSORS<br />
• Cub Foods<br />
• Ford<br />
• Green Mill Restaurant<br />
• John Deere Company<br />
• Leinenkugel's<br />
f1E T,<br />
ENTS<br />
Television, CNN India, CBS News, Fox News, Fuji Television <br />
Japan, Italian National TV, ITN News - UK, MSNBC, National<br />
Geographic Magazine, NBC News, PBS, Sky News - UK, The<br />
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Univision, Washington Post and<br />
XM Radio.<br />
NEW INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR<br />
At 9 a.m. on Aug. 21, the longawaited<br />
new International Bazaar<br />
opened its gates to fair guests. With<br />
over 14,000 additional square feet, it<br />
features a new free entertainment<br />
stage, a demonstration stage<br />
presented by the International<br />
Institute, a patio area with colorful<br />
cabana umbrellas and restrooms.<br />
New food concessions in the Bazaar<br />
included: West Indies Soul, Holy Land Deli, Panda Palace,<br />
Island Noodles and the Taste of Midtown Global Market. The<br />
Bazaar was busier than ever before-vendors and guests were<br />
elated to have a new spin on an old favorite.<br />
REDUCING OUR FOOTPRINT <br />
ONE BOTTLE AT A TIME<br />
The <strong>State</strong> Fair partnered with Midwest Coca-Cola<br />
Bottling Company to add a total of 400 bottlerecycling<br />
bins to the fairgrounds for 2008. Nearly<br />
300,000 bottles were collected during the fair's 12-day<br />
run. After the fair, the bottles were sorted, processed<br />
and made into new bottles.<br />
HOLDING THE LINE<br />
To continue its position as a "must attend" event that provides<br />
great value to its guests, the <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>State</strong> Fair held the line<br />
on the price of gate admission, show tickets, attraction<br />
admissions, Midway/Kidway tickets and<br />
exhibitor/concessionaire fees in 2008, and encouraged vendors<br />
to consider doing the same. Most vendors made an effort to<br />
maintain prices or offer special deals. With the emphasis on<br />
lower prices and good value, fair guests were willing<br />
customers.<br />
FIFTH IN A SERIES<br />
COMMEMORATIVE ART<br />
by <strong>Minnesota</strong> Artist<br />
EdieAbnet<br />
Stillwater native Edie Abnet<br />
created the 2008 <strong>State</strong> Fair<br />
commemorative art using<br />
watercolor and pastels.<br />
Abnet's interpretation of the<br />
Great <strong>Minnesota</strong> Get<br />
Together combined fluid grace and color to capture the<br />
excitement of our <strong>State</strong> Fair. The artwork was named "best fair<br />
poster" by the International <strong>As</strong>sociation of Fairs & Expositions.<br />
• <strong>Minnesota</strong> Corn Growers<br />
<strong>As</strong>sociation<br />
• <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>State</strong> Lottery<br />
• Summit Brewing Co.<br />
• TCF National Bank<br />
• Thrivent Builds with Habitat<br />
for Humanity<br />
• Toyota Motor Sales<br />
• Treasure Island Resort<br />
& Casino<br />
• Xcel Energy
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