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Minnesota State Fair

[DI]'s ability to...produce the ideas quickly was impressive.

The creativity and ability to hear us is not something we come across often."

Renee Alexander, Deputy General Manager, Entertainment and Marketing, Minnesota State Fair

How do you maintain momentum and bring innovation to a state fair that already has a rich history of tradition and excellence? In partnership with Dimensional Innovations, the Minnesota State Fair announced their investment in a series of brand new attractions that would bring life, technology, and a little bit of history to the fairgrounds.

24

Feet of digital cornstalk technology commanded attention at the Minnesota State Fair

2 Million

Attendees every year at the Minnesota State Fair

 

Upon entering the North End of the fairground, visitors are now greeted with a custom-designed and fabricated 24-foot-tall cornstalk art installation celebrating the history and agriculture of Minnesota. Custom cut materials and branded lighting illuminate the structure as LED screens display content scrolling through wayfinding, facts, imagery, and Minnesota trivia.

Just a few feet away, the “Minnesota State Fair” marquee glows above an 11-foot-tall structure providing shade and seating under a unique display of stories and first-hand accounts of Minnesota’s history.

And how does this community space work together? The new elements serve both the purpose to be seen and be educational, all while feeling authentic to the state fair.

 

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Spencer Farley

Spencer Farley

Practice Director

Spencer has been an integral leader of the Entertainment, Hospitality and Retail practice at Dimensional Innovations since 2018. Having a passion for building and maintaining relationships, he has the luxury of... more about Spencer Farley Spencer Farley Spencer Farley Practice Director

Spencer has been an integral leader of the Entertainment, Hospitality and Retail practice at Dimensional Innovations since 2018. Having a passion for building and maintaining relationships, he has the luxury of working with high-profile brands that have been 30+ year partners to DI and also developing new and exciting partnerships within these verticals. 

Spencer’s strength lies in connecting with clients and their projects, helping blend the digital and physical environments. His creative cohesion and collaborative approach detail the project vision through research, ideation and execution strategies.

Spencer enjoys connecting with strategic partners and creatives around the globe, brainstorming the latest in experiential and immersive experiences. He is an active member and regular attendee of various conferences, including the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Entertainment Experience Evolution (EEE), and CinemaCon. 

Outside of the office, Spencer spends time with his beautiful wife, Kaitlin and son, Charlie. You can also find him cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks. Spencer received a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Sports Management, both from the University of Arkansas. 

 
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