Fairchild the Gopher Spotted Getting MN State Fair Grounds Ready Minnesotans aren't the only ones missing the Minnesota State Fair. The State Fair's mascot Fairchild the Gopher was spotted Monday getting the fair grounds ready for visitors this summer. "Fairchild is over winter," the official MN State Fair posted on social media. "You?" The post included a short video of Fairchild in his iconic green and white pinstripe suit walking the fair grounds, clearing snow, knocking on vendor doors and looking for signs of visitors. "I can't wait for the fair and getting to see you again Fairchild," said one fan in the post's comments.