The Minnesota State Fair is looking for workers, will hold a job fair July 24

The Minnesota State Fair is looking for workers and will hold a job fair on July 24. The Fair takes on approximately 3,000 employees to work during the 12-day event.

The 2024 State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 22 through Labor Day, Sept. 2.

Those interested in working at the Fair can visit the Employment Center — located across the street from the Fairgrounds at 1640 Como Avenue — between now and the beginning of the Fair. Among the positions: ticket sellers, ticket takers, parking and park & ride attendants, rides and games ticket takers, barn attendants, custodians and more. Benefits include free Fair admission.

The positions are open to those 16 or older, and most do not require previous experience. Shifts can range from six to 12 hours per day for the 12 days of the Fair. Though most food and merchandise vendors hire their own employees, select vendor jobs are available.

Applicants are encouraged to register online prior to coming to the Employment Center to accelerate the hiring process. The online registration form can be found at mnstatefair.org/get-involved/employment/.

The job fair will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the North End Event Center on the Fairgrounds. An applicant line generally begins forming at 3 p.m. outside the center, and anyone in line by 6:45 p.m. can participate. The process can be accelerated for job seekers by filling out the online registration form.

Those attending the job fair can enter through the Hoyt Avenue Gate (#3) off Snelling Avenue, the Main Gate (#5) off Snelling Avenue or the gate off Como Avenue (#7).

There also are opportunities for individuals or groups to volunteer at the Fair. Most shifts are two to three hours, and each volunteer receives a free gate admission ticket. For more information about volunteering, go to mnstatefair.org/get-involved/volunteer/.