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MPCA's online gallery of the exhibit space over the years.
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Ice is nice
A 9-ton block of ice — how cool is that!? Come feel the coolness of the ice at the Eco Experience. See it melting throughout the State Fair and learn about climate change’s effects on lake ice in Minnesota.
Our Minnesota Home giant pop-up book
Our 8-foot tall pop-up book makes stories on air, land and water "pop" at the Eco Experience.
A peek back: The 2018 exhibit in a minute
We're looking forward to State Fair 2019. Get This one-minute whirlwind video tour around the 2018 Eco Experience gives a sense of what fairgoers can see around the exhibit.
Climate Change and Lake Superior
Lake Superior is warming more quickly than the air around it. Great Lakes Aquarium has an exhibit about how climate change can affect this Great Lake and native species that need cold water to thrive.
Paul Bunyan and a big and tall tale of waste
Don't miss Paul Bunyan at the Eco Experience at the State Fair. His outfit is made entirely out of re-used textiles to raise awareness about clothing waste!
Reduce reuse recycle
In the Repair to Reuse area, get a hands-on reuse experience that will appeal to the seasoned repair person and the new DIYer. Daily demos by fixit experts.
Nature adventure play
Learn ways to create nature adventure play areas in your yard. A FREE outdoor space where you can take time to watch your kids explore and unwind from the craziness of the fair.
Healthy local food
Renewing the Countryside presents "Artisan Grains of Minnesota" telling a food story that winds its way from local farms to consumers. Cooking demos, food samples, and Peace Coffee samples will be available.
Drinking water
Belly up to the Water Bar to taste water from around Minnesota and visit with residents of those communities. Explore the meaning of water.