2012 Read & Ride Day at Minnesota State Fair

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2012
End Date
August 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview
Read & Ride Day is a one-day event during the Minnesota State Fair for all ages. The day includes multiple performing artists, literary and hands-on activities.
Project Details
1000
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The 2012 event will connect with 4,000 fairgoers. Attendees will have an enhanced state fair visit learning and experiencing new things.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 1,000 fair goers visited the Read & Ride Day activities and performances. There were five on-stage performances and repeat visits from TPT's Curious George throughout the day on stage. The Alphabet Forest scavenger hunt was a hit with families. The I Got Carded buttons were popular with the adults. The trivia wheel drew older children and teens as well as adults. Families with younger children interacted with partners and enjoyed making craft activities. The event was successful in cementing partnerships with Minitex, the Minnesota Book Awards and Twin Cities Public Television.

Source of Additional Funds

Macy's Foundation; Minitex; Minnesota State Fair; MN Book Awards; MN Parent Magazine; Radio Disney; Twin Cities Public Television

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200