What's Inside Discover U at the Minnesota State Fair.

Discover the U at the Minnesota State Fair.

What fun things are happening this year?

2009 Exhibit Highlights

A child touching a millepied. Dynamic stage programs from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Discover the rich array of contributions made by students, faculty, and staff. Enjoy daily music from Radio K.

Hundreds of experts in the building, offering insight on student opportunities, research innovations, and life-changing discoveries at the U.

Daily giveaways include a new limited edition maroon and gold drawstring backpack.

Maroon and Gold Day—Sunday, August 30
Celebrate Maroon and Gold Day at the fair! Show your U of M spirit by donning maroon and gold.

Stadium Experience Exhibit—Gopher football returns to campus this Fall with the opening of TCF Bank Stadium. Be sure to visit the exciting Gopher football stadium exhibit featuring Gopher memorabilia displays, bleacher seating to watch our Gophers in action, and learn about the new stadium.

Exclusive ticket offers—Purchase your 2009 Gopher game tickets.

Shuttle bus.Free shuttle to the fair—Catch a quick ride to the fairgrounds on the express transitway. Note: limited parking due to stadium construction.

4th Street Ramp: 4th St. & 17th Ave. SE; 7:30 a.m. – midnight, daily

Various surface lots - Follow signs

Oak Street Ramp: Oak St. & Delaware St. Weekdays – 4 p.m. to midnight, Aug. 25 - 26 – 7:30 a.m. to midnight, Sept. 1-3 – no service

Map and guide to the U at the Fair—Check out this great guide for the many places the U will be at the fair.

Maroon and Gold Day

Sunday, August 30

U of M cheerleaders.



Stadium Experience Exhibit

Stadium rendering.


University Marching Band

Marching band.



Goldy Gopher Appearances

Goldy Gopher.