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Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art by Minnesota Artist Adam Turman REPORT Oe Thil EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ~15 - 0600 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION Report of the Executive Vice President, Mission .................................... 2 Independent Auditor's Report ................................................................. 9 Total Attendance, Pricing ......................................................................... 3 Management Discussion and Analysis .................................................. 12 Board of Managers ................................................................................... 3 Statement of Net Position ...................................................................... 14 Agriculture, Animals and Competition ................................................. 4 Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Net Position ................................................. 16 Contests and Activities ............................................................................. 4 Statement of Cash Flows ........................................................................ 18 New Entertainment, Exhibits and Elements ........................................... 5 Footnotes ................................................................................................ 19 Awards and Accolades .............................................................................. 6 Supporting Schedule-Revenues and Expenses ................................... 26 Grandstand Attendance ........................................................................... 7 Auditor's Report on Free Stages ................................................................................................ 8 Internal Control and Compliance ......................................................... 30 Sponsors ................................................................................................... 8 Meeting Minutes .................................................................................... 32 On the cover: 2015 Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art by Minnesota artist Adam Turman REPORT oe thil EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT The Minnesota State That will be a tall order for the upcoming fair. The 2015 fair was the best Fair is one of the largest by every measure, with a number of records set for revenue and attendance. and best-attended More importantly, it was the best fair program yet with a huge number of celebrations in the platinum opportunities for people to learn, to have new experiences, to break world, and it takes the down barriers, to be entertained and ultimately to improve their lives. For time and talents of 2016, the bar has been set even higher and we'll do our best to deliver. thousands of people to On behalf of all of us who are privileged to serve the Great Minnesota bring it to life each year. Get-Together, thank you for the privilege to serve this great institution. Our team understands I'll close with one last quote from one of our teammates: that the State Fair is "Thanks for the memories. Let's make some more." way more than a vast collection of exhibits, God bless. I'll see you at the fair. animals, shows and amusements. The fair provides Minnesota with its very own holiday season, and it's epic. We clearly understand our obligation to provide our friends and neighbors from throughout the state and around the world with an experience unlike any other. Here's what some of our full-time and fair-time staff say about serving the Great Minnesota Get-Together: "My favorite thing is seeing firsthand what the fair does for the human spirit. Jerry Hammer I get to do what I love, and I love what I do." Executive Vice President "What I enjoy most is seeing people experience the fair. Happiness, wonderment and one-of-a-kind moments that they will hold in their hearts for a lifetime." "I was asked exactly what it is that I do in my job. I said 'I get to make people happy."' "Coming from another state, to see the loyalty that Minnesotans have and the love that they have for this event is unbelievable and undeniable. It makes you proud to see it and proud to share it." They get it. They understand that the environment we create is what makes the fair special, and that the environment is a direct reflection of our culture. Our team knows that everyone is a leader, and that actions matter most. We go the extra mile, talze the initiative, respect everyone, keep an upbeat attitude and maintain high standards in everything we do. Our goal is to be the best, and we strive to improve every year. OUR MISSION To educate and involve our guests by providing a world-class showcase that is innovative, entertaining and fun. WE STRIVE TO: ' ~ ' : ' - ' :. ' - ' '" : i • Shb~case Minnesota's finest agriculture, • Offer exceptional value artand industry • Provide a safe, clean environment • Present an unparalleled forum for knowledge that is accessible to all and ideas • Create unique experiences • Provide outstanding customer service 2 2015 PRICING TOTAL PRE-FAIR ADMISSION PRICE READ & RIDE DAY• SEPT. 2 ATTENDANCE: • All ages $10 Public library cardholders who purchased a ticket at the gate: 1,779,738 REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES ·Adults (13-64) $13 •Adults (13-64) $11 • Seniors (65 +) $11 • Seniors ( 65 +) $8 THURSDAY, AUG. 27 ·Kids (5-12) $8 Thrifty Thursday: U0,267 •Kids (5-12) $11 •Children (under 5) FREE • Children (under 5) FREE High: 76 Low: 59 Precipitation: none THRIFTY THURSDAY• AUG. 27 BLUE RIBBON BARGAIN BOOK ·Adults (13-64) $11 • $5 FRIDAY, A.UG. 28 Governor's Fire ·Kids (5-12) $8 MIGHTY MIDWAY & KIDWAY Prevention Day: U4,292 • Children (under 5) FREE •Pre-fair 25-ticket sheet $15 High: 76 Low: 59 SENIORS DAYS •AUG. 3t & SEPT. 3 ·Fair-time Precipitation: trace • Seniors (65 +) $8 54-ticket sheet $40 30-ticket sheet $25 SATURDAY, AUG. 29 KIDS DAYS •AUG. 3t SEPT. 7 & Single ticket $1 4-H Day: t88,636 ·Kids (5-12) $8 High: 74 Low: 56 •Children (under 5) FREE PARKING Precipitation: none • $13 MILITARY APPRECIATION SUNDAY, AUG. 30 DAY•SEPT. t Minnesota Cooks™ Day: t79,724 Active military, retired military and veterans who High: 81Low:62 purchased a ticket at the gate and presented valid Precipitation: none documentation of military service: $8 MONDAY, AUG. 3• Seniors, Kids & MN State Patrol Day: t30,083 High: 86 Low: 63 2015 S1ahl Jailt Precipitation: none TUESDAY, SEPT. t BOARD OF MANAGERS Military Appreciation Day: f 04,697 The State Fair is governed by the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which is charged exclusively High: 86 Low: 69 with governance of the State Fair. Society delegates represent all 87 county fairs in Minnesota, along Precipitation: non~ with statewide agricultural groups. At its annual meeting each January, this group of delegates elects a 10-member board of managers to set policy and provide oversight for the fair. Nine members WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 represent the Agricultural Society's nine regional districts and the 10th member (the president) Read & Ride Day: •OO,t42 serves at large. High: 78 Low: 69 Precipitation: .23 in. THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 Seniors Day; f 23,733 High: 84 Low: 67 Precipitation: non,~ FRIDAY, SEP:t". 4 MPR Day: ts9;639 High: 89 Low: Precipitation: no.ne SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 FFA Day: 2U;t2(; High: 89 Low; 75 Precipitation: ;Ol ifi. SUNDAY, SEPT. 6 Friends of the Fair Day: t78,532 High: 83 Low: 70 Precipitation: .73.in. MONDAY, SEPT~ 7. Kids & Last Chance Day: f 78,867* Front row (L-R): Joe Scapanski, Sauk Rapids, 6th District Manager; DJ. Leary, Minneapolis, 5th High: 82 Low: 67 District Vice President; Al Paulson, Shevlin, President; Joseph Fox, Maplewood, 4th District Vice Precipitation: trace President; Wally Wichmann, Balaton, 7th District Manager; Back row (L-R): Paul Merkins, Stewart, *New attendance record 2nd District Manager; Gordy Toenges, Alden, 1st District Manager; Sharon Wessel, Hamel, 3rd District Manager; Ron Oleheiser, Grand Rapids, 8th District Manager; Dan Grunhovd, Gary, 9th District Manager. 3 AGRICULTURE, ANIMALS Clnd COMPETITION AGRICULTURAL AND NEW COMPETITIONS FOR 20•5 CREATIVE COMPETITION ·Non-Traditional Materials Contest in ENTRIES the Creative Activities department: The Minnesota State Fair's Using recycled or upcycled materials, agricultural and creative competitors made an outfit for an adult competitions (including open to wear for a "Day at the Minnesota class, FFA and 4-H) drew more State Fair." than 30,000 entries in 2015, with • Decorated Cookie On-A-Stick in the more than 16,000 competitors Creative Activities department: vying for a share of ribbons, Competitors depicted their favorite trophies and more than State Fair animal in cookie form and $1.3 million in prize money. put it on a stick. By-the-numbers breakdown: •Honey Beverages in the Ag-Hort-Bee department: Competitors concocted • More than 12,500 entries in a lemonade sweetened with 100 percent honey. livestock and horse competitions • More than 6,500 entries in • Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe in the Livestock department: The grand agriculture and horticulture champions from each of the sheep breed shows competed for Supreme competitions Champion titles. • More than 15,500 entries in all other competitions (fine arts, creative POULTRY BARN ACTIVITIES activities, school projects, etc.) Following the statewide cancellation of poultry competitions due 4-H APP AND EXPANDED LIVESTREAM to HSN2 avian flu, industry experts and State Fair staff worked to fill the 4-H is integral to the life of the State Fair with Poultry Barn with activities and exhibits related to the poultry industry nearly 6,000 4-H' ers exhibiting and competing including:
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