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Session Topics

Sessions, Round Tables, Meet and Greets, Open Houses, and more are listed here to be at the Fair Convention in 2024.
The final schedule with dates, times, and descriptions will be posted at a later date soon.
(This list is not an exhaustive list and may be added or amended to at any time.)

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What’s on your Mind? - with MFCF Director Troy Beise
Meet & Greet with the Midwest Showmen's Association
Partnering with Other Governmental Agencies
Open Class, Open Class, Open Class
Free Activities for all Ages
Q and A with the Lobbyist

Working with the County Fair Board to Support MN 4-Hers

Risk Management and Insurance
Board of Animal Health
Event Discussion: Demo Derby

Volunteers: Finding and Keeping the Younger Generation
State of Minnesota County Fair Grants

MN State Fair Hosted Session
Electrical Licensing & Inspection
ReThink Everything
Partnering with Farm Bureau
MORE Grant Opportunities

Collaboration between your Fairboard and your County Board, what does your relationship look like?

Chapter 38
Fairboards for 1st Timers!
Partnering with the Minnesota Farm Bureau
First Aid at your fair and AED training!
Crisis Planning: What are you prepared for and how?
Bylaws, Open Meeting Law & Board Organization

Succession Planning 101
Alcohol Awareness Training
Electrical Licensing & Inspection
Fairboard Treasurer: your position, responsibilities and what your role looks like on the board.
Marketing & Promotions

ADA Compliance and Service Animal Regulations, Classes and Accommodations

All about ENTRY SYSTEMS
Cashless Carnival
Security at your Fair
Social Media and Marketing
Grandstand Music Entertainment
Off Season Events at the Fairgrounds
Quickbooks 101