Minnesota State Fair
Samantha Gilbertson has extensive experience in event management and competition coordination, currently serving as the Competition Manager at the Minnesota State Fair since April 2012, having previously held roles as Competition Supervisor and Competition Specialist since May 2006. In this capacity, Samantha manages custom online applications for various competitions, ensuring public access and ongoing updates in collaboration with database programmers. Prior experience includes a role as Agriculture Education Assistant and Restorative Justice Intern at Men As Peacemakers, where Samantha co-initiated a Peer-to-Peer Group and facilitated support circles. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Minnesota Duluth, obtained in 2009, and graduated from Roseville Area High School in 2005.
Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is the region’s most iconic end-of-summer tradition. Twelve days of fun ending Labor Day, the Great Minnesota Get-Together annually welcomes more than 2 million guests to a world-class showcase of livestock, agriculture, horse, art, talent and creative activities competitions; 500 food items (including 80+ on-a-stick); 900 free entertainment shows by 100+ acts; Mighty Midway and Kidway; 1,000+ vendors; hundreds of demonstrations and exhibits for kids and adults; and more. The fair employs nearly 90 year-round full-time staff members. During the summer, about 450 seasonal staff are added. For the 12 days of the fair, approximately 2,300 people are hired to work for fair departments, and commercial exhibitors employ another 10,000. We hope you'll join us Aug. 24 through Sept. 4, 2023!