MN FFA Foundation Telethon

"Great Minnesota Give-Together"

Sunday, August 30th
4:00pm-8:00pm
Christensen Farms Stage, Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Early giving now open!

With preparations for the Minnesota State Fair in full swing, the Minnesota FFA Foundation is also gearing up for another exciting tradition — the sixth annual Great Minnesota Give-Together Telethon. This signature event celebrates the powerful impact Agricultural Education and FFA continue to have on more than 40,000 students in classrooms across Minnesota.

The four-hour broadcast will spotlight students and program success from each of the eight FFA regions across the state. You can view the telethon live from the Christensen Farms Stage at the Minnesota State Fair or stream it on the Minnesota FFA Foundation’s YouTube channel.

The telethon will feature performances and messages from students, educators, and agricultural leaders across Minnesota. In addition to highlighting the importance of agricultural education, the event offers individuals and businesses the chance to support life-changing programs by donating to the Minnesota FFA Foundation. Donors will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, providing businesses and organizations with exposure to thousands of FFA members and supporters. For more information on sponsorship levels and recognition, contact Val Aarsvold at 507-534-0188.

Donate today!

Join us for the live broadcast!

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Attention FFA members!

Calling All Minnesota FFA Members – Showcase Your Talent!

Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, perform comedy, juggle, or have another unique talent? Here's your chance to take center stage!

The Minnesota FFA Foundation invites FFA members to audition for FFA's Got Talent, featured during the Great Minnesota Give-Together Telethon. This exciting live event will take place on Sunday, August 30, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. on the Christensen Farms Stage, located in front of the FFA Chapter House & Leadership Center and the CHS Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair.

Every selected performer will receive:

A $100 scholarship
Minnesota State Fair admission on the day of the event
The opportunity to perform live before a State Fair audience while helping raise support for agricultural education and FFA in Minnesota

In addition, the top three acts will receive scholarship awards:

🥇 First Place: $500 scholarship
🥈 Second Place: $300 scholarship
🥉 Third Place: $100 scholarship

Don't wait—submit your interest form today and include a video showcasing your talent. FFA members will be notified if they have been selected to perform during the telethon.

We can't wait to see you take the stage and celebrate the incredible talents of Minnesota FFA members!

Funds for this program are from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The program is authorized under Laws of Minnesota, 2025, Regular Session, Chapter 36, Article 4, Section 10, Subd. 3.

Apply to participate today!

Apply here!