Monday, August 31st, 2026 from 8am-5pm in Dan Patch Park near the State Fair Grandstand

For the 9th year, the Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health in partnership with NAMI-MN bring you Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair!

Bring your friends and family to Dan Patch Park on Monday, August 31, 2026 to learn all about mental health services and supports in Minnesota. Hear live music, play games, and meet amazing people who are making it ok to talk about mental health. We cannot wait to see you at the fair!

9th Annual Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair

Exhibitor Application
Performance Application
T-shirt Artist Application

Mental Health Awareness At the Minnesota State Fair Art

2025 artwork by Aruna Rangarajan

2024 artwork by Valentina Lor

2023 artwork by Kalyssta Drentwett

Thank you to everyone who joined the Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health and NAMI-MN to make Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair 2025 a great success! 

We cannot wait to see you Monday, August 31, 2026 in Dan Patch Park for the 9th Annual event!

If you are in a suicide crisis, CALL or TEXT 988.  You can also chat online with a crisis counselor.  Don’t wait, support is available 24hrs a day.