Minnesota State Fair Seeks 3,000 Workers for 2026 Event
The Minnesota State Fair is holding a job fair on July 22 to hire approximately 3,000 workers for the upcoming 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 22, 2026 —
The Minnesota State Fair is actively recruiting for the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together, with plans to hire approximately 3,000 temporary workers. A job fair is scheduled to take place on July 22 to facilitate this hiring initiative.
The annual event, a significant cultural and economic fixture in Minnesota, relies on a large seasonal workforce to manage its extensive operations. These positions encompass a wide range of roles necessary for the fair’s successful execution, from guest services and food preparation to operations and maintenance.
Details regarding the specific types of positions available, required qualifications, and application procedures will be made available at the upcoming job fair. Interested individuals seeking temporary employment opportunities are encouraged to attend.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together typically runs for 12 days leading up to and including Labor Day. The hiring of 3,000 individuals indicates the scale of the event and its substantial need for staffing to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of visitors it attracts each year.
The job fair represents a key step in the preparatory phase for the 2026 fair, ensuring that adequate personnel are in place to manage logistics, operations, and attendee experience throughout the duration of the event.
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