Aug. 21, 2025 - Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
Fair Booth Hours:
Glass Marketplace Booth: 9:00am to 9:00pm daily (Labor Day until 8:00pm)
Mobile Hotshop Glassblowing Demonstrations: 11:00am-7:00pm daily
Stained Glass Demonstrations & Design Your Own Activity: times vary daily
Foci MCGA will be participating in the annual Minnesota State Fair by providing public glassblowing and stained glass demonstrations, as well as a gallery space featuring a wide variety of glass pieces made by local artisans. Click here to purchase State Fair admission tickets.
Design Your Own Honeycomb Suncatcher Activity: $35 per suncatcher. Design a radiant, nature-inspired keepsake with just a few simple steps! You'll start by selecting three colorful glass pieces from a vibrant assortment. Then, sit back and watch as a Foci MCGA stained glass artisan carefully assembles and solders your honeycomb suncatcher—right before your eyes! As the artisan works, they'll walk you through the stained glass process, sharing tips, tools, and techniques used in this time-honored craft. This hands-off activity is perfect for anyone curious about stained glass and looking to take home a custom, handcrafted piece. After soldering, the instructor will hand the project to the cashier behind to collect payment and package your piece. All proceeds will go to our nonprofit organization Foci MCGA.
The home studio will be closed to the general public 8/16-9/8/25.
A special thank you to Rick Schneider of Isanti Spirits, who is making our demonstrations possible by allowing us to use his glassblowing furnace. Thank you for the support!
Fairgrounds Location
You can find us at the West End Market on West Dan Patch Ave near the Schilling Amphitheater.
Booth Address: 1849 W Dan Patch Ave, Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Booth Coordinates: 44.980901, -93.177591
Closest Gates:
Gate #14 on Canfield St (Walk North through Mighty Midway)
Gate #16 off of Randall Ave Transit Hub (Walk West down Dan Patch Ave)