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Minnesota State Fair Expands ASL Interpretation, Sensory-Friendly Spaces For 2026
The fair offers American Sign Language interpretation throughout its run, including roving interpreters available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
August 19, 2026
The Minnesota State Fair is working to make the Great Minnesota Get-Together more accessible for fairgoers who are deaf, hard of hearing or may need a break from the crowds, lights and noise.
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The fair offers American Sign Language interpretation throughout its run, including roving interpreters available daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fair officials also schedule ASL interpretation for certain shows and events.
For Aaron Gutzke, CEO of ThinkSelf, that access is about making sure deaf Minnesotans can experience the fair in the same way as everyone else.
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