Organizations registered for the Fall 2026 Community Engagement Fair should review the information below before arriving on campus.
Arrival & Check-In
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Organization check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Please plan to arrive between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. and arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. to allow time to park, check in, and set up your table before the fair begins.
View an East Bank map with parking and transit options.
The Great Hall is located on the ground floor of Coffman Memorial Union.
- Entering from Delaware Street: Enter through the main doors. The check-in table will be straight ahead and to the left.
- Entering from Washington Avenue: Take the elevator, stairs, or escalator down one floor to the Great Hall.
Coffman Memorial Union is also located near several bus stops and the METRO Green Line.
Supply Drop-Off
Volunteers will be stationed outside the Coffman Memorial Union entrance on Delaware Street to assist exhibitors with dropping off tabling supplies before parking.
Supply drop-off assistance will also be available at the end of the fair for loading out.
Exhibitors with fewer materials may also carry their supplies directly from the East River Road Garage, which is connected to Coffman Memorial Union.
Exhibitor Parking
Parking is reserved for one vehicle per registered organization in East River Road Garage:
East River Road Garage
385 E. River Pkwy.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
The garage can be accessed from East River Parkway or Delaware Street. If entering from East River Parkway, please use a public entrance rather than a gate marked Contract Only.
If the garage sign says "SPACE AVAILABLE": Take a ticket and enter normally.
If the garage sign says "RESERVATION ONLY": Press the call button and tell the attendant that you are attending an event with the Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Department ID 12208, and have reserved parking.
Parking Voucher
When leaving the garage after the fair, insert your parking ticket into the exit machine. When prompted, scan the Community Engagement Fair parking voucher QR code to exit without payment.
The QR code will be provided to registered exhibitors by email, and printed copies will also be available at the event check-in table.
What to Bring
Each registered organization will receive:
- One table
- Two chairs
- A back panel for displaying materials at most tables
Tablecloths are not provided. Organizations are welcome to bring their own.
Day-of Schedule
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Exhibitor arrival, check-in, and setup
Please arrive no later than 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Community Engagement Fair
Boxed lunches from Kafé 421 will be provided for exhibitors during the fair, along with a designated break area.
Questions or changes to your registration? Contact Madi Ballis at [email protected]
