Upcoming Events
8th Annual Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair
Monday, August 25th, 2025 from 8am-5pm in Dan Patch Park near the State Fair Grandstand
For the 8th 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 25, 2025 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!
Get Involved
Calling all artists!
Do you want your artwork featured at Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair 2025? Now is the time to submit your artwork!
The Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health, in partnership with NAMI MN, are requesting artists to submit their designs to be featured on the 2025 Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair t-shirt.
Designs should be relevant to mental health, uplifting, and reflect the rich culture, heritage, and diversity of Minnesota. The artist who is chosen will receive a $1000 stipend for their design.
Exhibitors wanted!
Learn more about hosting an exhibit booth to promote awareness, share information, and engage thousands of visitors in conversations about mental health.
Performers needed!
Are you a singer, dancer, comedian, poet, or magician? Do you bring joy, healing, and inspiration to others? Learn how you can be on stage at Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair. This is a paid opportunity offering a $1000 stipend for a one-hour performance on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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 25, 2025 in Dan Patch Park for the 8th Annual event!
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