Get inspired to lead a more sustainable life with easy, everyday reduce-reuse-recycle how-tos and engaging, interactive exhibits on renewable energy, green technology, organic agriculture, transportation alternatives, healthy cooking, and clean air and water. Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s premier outreach and engagement opportunity, filled with hands-on activities, demonstrations and resources. Learn from experts about what you can do to help improve our air, land, water, and climate.
Reuse Minnesota and several member organizations will be hosting the reuse and repair booth in the Eco Experience Progress Center at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
2025 schedule
9am-9pm
Labor day: 9am-8pm
Thursday, August 21
9am-3pm: Reuse Minnesota
3-9pm: Alta Technologies Inc.
Friday, August 22
9am-3pm: City of Minneapolis Recycling
3-9pm: Sustainable Stillwater
12pm and 4pm on the Sustainability Stage: Circular Fashion is for Everyone! Presented by Krystell Theisen Escobar of Eco Chico Kids Fashion Resale
The Twin Cities is seeing a BOOM of fun, innovative second-hand, thrift, resale, and consignment operations ready to delight shoppers and make an impact! From children’s to luxury fashion and more mission driven entrepreneurs are bringing circular and eco-friendly apparel and accessories for every style and every BODY!
Saturday, August 23
9am-3pm: Good To Go Cups
3-9pm: Eco Chico's Kid's Resale Boutique
Sunday, August 24
9am-3pm: MnTAP (Minnesota Technical Assistance Program)
3-9pm: Hennepin County Environment
Monday, August 25
9am-3pm: MN Tool Library
3-9pm: Arc's Value Village
Tuesday, August 26
9am-3pm: Kaleidoscope Learning
3-9pm: Rethos
Wednesday, August 27
9am-3pm: Family Pathways Thrift Stores
3-9pm: Grandma's Marathon
Thursday, August 28
9am-3pm: Ramsey County Environmental Health
3-9pm: Free Geek Twin Cities
Friday, August 29
9am-3pm: Twin Cities ReStore
3-9pm: MN Toy Library
Saturday, August 30
9am-3pm: Shop for Change
3-9pm: Reuse Minnesota
Sunday, August 31
9am-3pm: Mano a Mano International
3-9pm: Loose Parts Laboratory
Monday, September 1
9am-3pm: City of Saint Paul
3-8pm: Evergreen Collective
While you're in the Eco Experience building, be sure to stop and visit with our members, Repowered and Macalester College during the length of the fair. They will be helping with the Battery Bar.
