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JohnGGeo · Geocacher Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

Hey I am trying to get a Geocaching booth at the Minnesota State Fair, I was wondering if anyone would like to help with that or have any suggestions about what to do. Thanks!

Pear Head · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

This seems like an excellent opportunity for the organization as a whole to push caching in the state...
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speedysk1 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

Let me know what you need and I'll lend a hand.
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Arcticabn · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject:

How about talking to the DNR and seeing about a table out side their building. If associated with the DNR might not even have to pay the high fees for a booth or table somewhere else.

Might especially work if the extend the state park challenge next year.
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minnesotabrad · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject:

Would help anyway I could.

Bunganator · Geocacher Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 276

Depending on the types of funds we have available, there might be a way to have a caching at the fair challenge by having clues posted at different locations around the fair. Might be tough unless we find a way to rent out GPSrs, but its an idea

bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3655

Might want to pursue the DNR connection as I've always heard there's a long waiting list for space at the fair. Sounds like fun though. The muggle factor would be the best...

sir_zman · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:55 am Post subject:

The state fair is one way to go, I have wanted to see a MnGCA booth or seminar at the Northwest Sportsman Show as well, that is a very targeted audience who would be likely to embrace geocaching. And they always have seminars all throughout the show, people come in and learn about something, fishing, dog training...I think Geocaching as a fun way to enjoy the out doors, both alone and as a family would be a big hit there.

X51hz · Geocacher Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 218

the DNR may work with us with the history challenge and all

and I would like to help if needed

rma1998 · Geocacher Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Posts: 5

FYI: Beltrami County, will have a informational booth on Geocaching in Minnesota, the booth will be in the Ag-Hort Building.

speedysk1 · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:00 am Post subject: Re: State Fair Booth

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rma1998 · Geocacher Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Posts: 5

Its a county booth in the ag hort building, the booth is a un-manned 9x12' display. Basically the booth will show an outdoors scene with information posted on signs in the booth.

rma1998 · Geocacher Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Posts: 5

Go to:

http://photobucket.com/beltrami

to see Beltrami co 2009 state fair booth featuring Geocaching. To see the booth at the MN State Fair, go to the ag/hort building, but hurry, the fair ends labor day -Randy