State Fair Walking Tour

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Meet at the History & Heritage Center by 10:30 am. Center will open at 9:30 am for pre-tour viewing.

Join Mark Haidet for a fascinating walking tour of the State Fair grounds. You will hear his insights on the history, personalities, the buildings and events that have shaped the Minnesota State Fair.

Tour begins promptly at 10:30, and will last about 90 minutes. Please meet at the History & Heritage Center by 10:30 am, located in the West End Market, #H23 on the State Fair Map. Link to History & Heritage Center web page: http://www.mnstatefair.org/general_info/visitor_guide/history-and-heritage-center.html

Parking is available by the History & Heritage Center.

Tour is outside only – please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Optional Special Opportunity: The History & Heritage Center will be open at 9:30 am for participants who wish to visit it before the walking tour.

Tour Cost

$5.00 RCHS Members / $8.00 General Public

Please RSVP by June 1 to robyn@rchs.com or 651-222-0701, or reserve your ticket here.
Space is limited to 30, reserve today! Tour is first-come, first served.

Mark Haidet worked for the Minnesota Historical Society for more than 36 years – 10 years as a historian and 26 years in the Development Office. As Director of Development for the program’s first 16 years, he built a comprehensive program and led three major campaigns for the Minnesota History Center, Mill City Museum and the Greatest Generation Project. He closed his career with three years at the State Fair Foundation where he completed the campaign to build the Fair’s new History & Heritage Center. Now retired, Mark is helping others as a free-lance historian and fund-raising consultant.

Mark, who has attended all but one State Fair since moving to Minnesota in 1976, is passionate about the Fair, its history, and its importance to Minnesota.