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MNSFA is proud to sponsor the rotunda in the Horticulture Building for 12 days at the Great Minnesota State Fair. Again this year we will featuring MN’s Florists to deliver the message “Buy Fresh—Buy Local” We are including this message throughout the Horticultural building by tying the message and the faces of florists throughout the competition room, exhibit hall and rotunda. We have the following program planned and are looking to you, our members for support.
The general public will be asked enter the “Love on a Stick” drawing on the localmnflorist.com website. One lucky winner per day will be drawn and will win 100 long stem premium roses. They will be able enter the drawing anytime during the run of the fair by either by entering directly at one of the many MNSFA’s terminals or by QR code or by just going to the localmnflorist.com website. Each winner will be awarded their roses; photographed and a press release sent to out immediately to all media outlets. Winners will also be posted at the fair in the MNFSA booth.
· A $10 coupon will be sent via email to those whom enter the “Love on the Stick” drawing. The coupon will list all participating florists.
· In the center of the rotunda a huge banner outlining the state of MN; stating clearly to support your local florist. We will list the name of YOUR SHOP & location.
· MNSFA and Len Bush Rose will again promote a drawing for
FREE “FAIRYTALE WEDDING” FLOWERS.
Valued up to $5000!
· Enter your shops talent in the 1st of 2 part —Designer of the Year Competition—August 31 & September 1st- Bragging rights for a whole year!
Sign up and YOU will have to opportunity to market directly to the 12,000 consumers that walk through the Hort. Building each day of the fair. For your 7 hour shift you can:
· We require that you have FUN! The most successful participants encouraged state fair goers with live demonstrations, giveaways, games and attention drawing techniques.
· Directly Market with coupons, business cards and/or brochures.
· Bring photos, samples, posters, anything that promote your shops style. Dress in Matching Uniforms or Costumes!
· Give away flowers or gift items to keep focus on you! You will have the people lined up!
MNSFA WILL:
Contact & promote through local TV Stations, and newspapers. We will provide support with signage and support material. We can assist in demonstrations and give away ideas.
* Coupons are only redeemable at participating florists. $5 of coupon is sponsored by MNSFA $5 of coupon is responsibility of the participating Florist.
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