Youth from counties prepare and perform a play, dance, musical or other act. Each county nominates two groups to perform at the Minnesota State Fair.
2022 Share the Fun information (includes the link for Share the Fun leaders to complete the online application form).
For participants and club leaders
A group of 4-H youth (or an individual) who have prepared an act and have been nominated by their county to perform the act at the state fair. Three acts are accepted per county.
Share the Fun Leaders must complete an online application form (available in the Share the Fun information sheet).
- Please complete the application before Aug. 1.
- All youth participants and adult volunteers must register for the State Fair on Form 1 or 2.
- Rehearsal times are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
The specifics for selecting the youth in Share the Fun varies by county or region. Typically, the county Share the Fun groups perform at one or more functions in their county or region, such as the county fair.
Each county nominates three of their Share the Fun acts to perform at the state fair. Each act can be up to six minutes long, and with few props, as storage space and set-up time for props is very limited. Each act is assigned to a Share the Fun Showcase which takes place during the encampment assigned to their county. Each act may choose to be involved in the livestock weekend Share the Fun Showcase instead of their encampment showcase. On the day of the showcase, each act will have 30 minutes of required rehearsal time with a professional director.
Counties and regions must pay the activity fees, lodging and meal costs. Counties will also be in charge of transportation to and from the fair.
Contact your local office with county specific questions.
You will perform during the encampment your county is assigned to at the State Fair. You can also ask to perform during livestock encampment with your registration - this option is space dependent. You will be notified of your specific rehearsal and performance time.
Saturday, Aug. 27 - Livestock Encampment
- 8 a.m. -noon: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 6:30 p.m.: Share the Fun Showcase on the 2nd Floor/Erickson Stage
Monday, Aug. 29 - Encampment 1
- 8 a.m.-noon: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 6:30 p.m.: Share the Fun Showcase on the 2nd Floor/Erickson Stage
Wednesday, Aug. 31 - Encampment 2
- 8 a.m.-noon: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 6:30 p.m.: Share the Fun Showcase on the 2nd Floor/Erickson Stage
Friday, Sept. 2 - Encampment 3
- 8 a.m.-noon: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 6:30 p.m.: Share the Fun Showcase on the 2nd Floor/Erickson Stage
Sunday, Sept. 4 - Encampment 4
- 8 a.m.-noon: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Share the Fun registration and rehearsals as assigned on the 2nd floor/Erickson Stage
- 6:30 p.m.: Share the Fun Showcase on the 2nd Floor/Erickson Stage