GOVERNOR'S FIRE PREVENTION DAY: Opportunities for families include learning about fire-safe behavior, prevention, safe escape, as well as technological improvements in burn treatment and firefighting equipment. Activities take place at various locations throughout the fairgrounds.
MUSIC
Use these guides to explore the fair
GRANDSTAND: Keith Urban: 7:30 p.m.
4-H BUILDING: Greg Grease: 6 p.m.
DNR PARK: The May North: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.; Ecuador Manta: 8 p.m.
EDUCATION BUILDING: ComMUSICation: 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.
FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Justin Roberts with Liam Davis: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Atahualpa: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; The Pan-Handlers Steel Drum Band: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Davina & the Vagabonds: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.
LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: The Willis Clan: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Tonic Sol-fa: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Caitlyn Smith: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Gaelic Storm: 8:30 p.m.
MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Zacc Harris Jazz Duo: 6:30 p.m.
RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: The Parisota Hot Club: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m. The Mellow Fellows: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.
WEST END MARKET: Reina del Cid: 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.; The Good Intentions: 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.; Tina & Lena: 6 p.m.; Charlie Parr: 8 p.m.
FAMILY FARE
4-H BUILDING: Meet PBS Kids Characters: 9 a.m.; Kairos Dance: 11 a.m., noon & 3:30 p.m.; 4-H Rabbit Quiz Bowl: 2 p.m.; 4-H Chef for a Day Cook-Off: 2 & 6 p.m.
AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: The Seed Queen: The Handmade Legacy of Lillian Colton: A puppet show. 10, 11 a.m. & noon.
CAROUSEL PARK: Fire Explorer Challenge: Explorer posts from around the state square off in a variety of competitions. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Media Challenge: 8 a.m.; State of Fire Prevention Address: 11 a.m.; Gear-Donning Finals: 4 p.m.; Explorer Awards Ceremony: 4:45 p.m.
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Allison Investigates - Does Chocolate Milk Come From Brown Cows?: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Moo Booth: Video Presentations: Noon, 1:30 & 2 p.m.; Talk to the Animals Show: 12:20 p.m.; Moo Live: 12:45 & 3 p.m.; Moo Quiz Show: 5:30 p.m.
DAIRY BUILDING: Butter Sculptures: Princess Kay and her court will each have their likeness carved into 90-lb. blocks of butter by a sculptor. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
DNR PARK: DNR Fire Tower: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fish Pond Talks: 9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:45 p.m.; Smokey Bear Appearance: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Smokey Bear Puppet Show: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.; Emerald Ash Borer Costumed Character: Noon & 2 p.m.
EDUCATION BUILDING: A showcase of educational exhibitors. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Polka Time Dancers: 10, 11 a.m. & noon; Robot Demonstration: 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m.; Green T Productions: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; ABC Square Dancing: 1 & 3:30 p.m.; Black Storytellers Alliance: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.
EXPO PLACE: Hot Zone: Learn life-saving skills through activities and demonstrations. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Great Big Sandbox: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Alphabet Forest: Meet authors and alphabet activities. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Math On-a-Stick: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5:30 p.m. Break-Shop Bump'N: 1:30, 4 & 6 p.m.; Minnesota State Fair County Fair Talent Contest: 7 p.m.
FINE ARTS CENTER: Fine Arts Exhibition: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Studio: Here: Each day of the fair, a practicing Minnesota artist will create artwork and interact with fair guests. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Be a Fine Arts Detective: Use clues to find specific pieces throughout the fine arts exhibition and earn a ribbon for finding all the pieces. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR: West of the Grandstand, following the Grandstand show.
GIANT SING ALONG: On the south side of Murphy Av. between Underwood and Cooper Sts. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
HEALTH FAIR 11: Information on food allergies, flu shots, blood pressure checks, glucose readings and more. On the southwest corner of Dan Patch and Cooper St. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
HORSE BARN: EquiMania: Exhibits including skeletons, anatomy models and other artifacts used in caring for horses. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Lebanese Belly Dancers: Noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.
LASERTAINMENT'S LASER HITZ SHOW: Outdoors at the intersection of Cosgrove St. and Randall Av. 9:15 p.m.
LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: Flag-raising Ceremony: 10:15 a.m.; Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest: 6 p.m.
LITTLE FARM HANDS: A hands-on agricultural education exhibit for children. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Seed Survivor: An interactive exhibit that explains what plants need to grow. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER MUSEUM: On the east side of Cosgrove St. on the street level of the 4-H Building. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
MINNESOTA TERRITORIAL PIONEERS CABIN: The log cabin displays artifacts from territorial times. On the west side of Underwood St. between Carnes and Judson Avs. 9 a.m.
MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Nursery of Knowledge: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thank a Farmer Magic Show: Noon, 4 & 6 p.m.; A-Maize-ing Corn Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Aquaponics: Raising Fish and Plants Together: 2 p.m.
NORTHWOODS: All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash: 11 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.; Timberworks Lumberjack Show: Noon, 3, 5:30 & 7 p.m.
STATE FAIR MALL PARADE: The parade route begins near the Haunted House, heads north on Cosgrove Street, west on Randall Avenue and south on Underwood Street. 2 p.m.
SWINE BARN: Oink Booth: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Pig Tales: 11 a.m.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DRIVEN TO DISCOVER: Stop by the U's research building to participate in studies by a variety of departments, talk with researchers and learn about their work. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
VISITORS PLAZA: State Fair Mascot Appearances: 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
WARNER COLISEUM: Minnesota State Fair Horse Show: 4 p.m.
WEST END MARKET: Minnesota Historical Society's History on-a-Schtick: 9:30 a.m.; Stages Theatre Company: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; Duniya Drum & Dance: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.
DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS
CAROUSEL PARK: Basic Animal Rescue Training: 8:15, 10:15 a.m., 12:15 & 2:15 p.m.; Fire Protection Equipment Demo: 8:45, 10:45 a.m., 12:45 & 2:45 p.m.; Kitchen Fire Prevention: 9:15, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3 p.m.; Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors: 9:45, 11:45 a.m., 1:45 & 3:45 p.m.
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: 4-H Livestock Demonstrations: 8 a.m., 4 & 6 p.m.; Milking Demonstrations: At the Moo Booth. 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; Hand Milking: At the Moo Booth. 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Weavers' Guild of Minnesota: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; North Star Scrollers: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Polymer Clay Guild: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
DNR PARK: Fire Prevention Focus: Learn about wildfire and campfire safety. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Mock Car Crash Scene Demonstration: Noon & 3:30 p.m.
MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: An Introduction to Veterinary Medicine: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.
PET CENTER: Trainer Denise Nord: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; Northern Sky Kennel Hunting Demonstration: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; Tricks & Temperament by Smith the German Shepherd: 5:45 p.m.; St. Paul Police K-9 Demonstrations: 7 p.m.
PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: ReUSE DIY Project Demos: 10 a.m., 1, 3:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Agriculture: From First Peoples to New Immigrants Cooking Demonstration: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.
WISER LIVING: An interactive exhibit designed to help visitors learn about products and services to maximize independence. On the east side of Cosgrove Street, on the street level of the 4-H Building, outside 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
THE X-ZONE: Skateboard and BMX Bike Demonstrations: Noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 & 6 p.m.
JUDGING
AGSTAR ARENA: 4-H Dairy and Market Goat Show: 8 a.m.; 4-H Market Lamb and Breeding Ewe Show: 4:30 p.m.
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Make It Better With Butter: 10 a.m.; Agrilympics: Celebrity Milking Contest: 2:30 p.m.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: The Great American SPAM Championship Judging: 10 a.m.
SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Sheep Open Class: 8, 8:30, 10:30 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Rabbits Open Class Judging: 9 a.m.; 4-H Market Rabbit Show: 5 p.m.; 4-H Poultry Judging Contest: 7 p.m.
SWINE BARN: 4-H Breeding & Market Gilt Shows, Market Barrow Shows: 8:30 a.m.
WARNER COLISEUM: 4-H Market Beef Show, Dairy Steer Showmanship: 7:30 a.m.; 4-H Beef Championship: 1:30 p.m.
ANIMALS
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth and Milking Parlor: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
HORSE BARN: Aisle of Breeds: A showcase of different breeds and types of horses. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: CHS Miracle of Birth Center: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Baa Booth: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
HOME AND HOBBIES
AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: African Violet Society Show: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Minnesota State Horticultural Society State Fair Plant Show: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Violets 101: 10 a.m.; Frame a Farmer: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Looking Inside the Hive: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Growing Grapes in Minnesota: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Hydroponic Gardening: 11 a.m.; Cooking With Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Starting Seeds Indoors: Noon; Backyard Composting the Easy Way: 1 p.m.; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.; Growing Great Garlic in Minnesota: 2 p.m.; Low Maintenance Lawn Care: 3 p.m.; The Future of Food: 3 p.m.; Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Talks: 3 & 6 p.m.; How to Select Plants Like a Master Gardener: 4 p.m.; Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Minnesota: 5 p.m.
MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Making Minnesota Sangria: 3:30 p.m.
PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Avoiding Dubious Energy Investments: 10 a.m.; Eco-Friendly Alternative to the RV Camper: 10 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m.; Reduce Your Personal Exposure and Environmental Impact: Noon; Pick Your Own Energy Source: 2 p.m.; Paper vs. Plastic: 4 p.m.; From Garbage to Gorgeous: 5 p.m.
