SENIORS, KIDS & MN STATE PATROL DAY: Reduced Admission–Seniors (65+) and Kids (5-12) $8. Special ride & game promotions are offered at Mighty Midway and Kidway all day. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Seniors & Kids Day bargains for all fair guests.
MUSIC
GRANDSTAND: Happy Together Tour: With the Turtles, Flo & Eddie, the Association, the Grass Roots, Cowsills and Buckinghams. 8 p.m.
Use these guides to explore the fair
4-H BUILDING: Alive & Kickin': 11 a.m., noon & 3:30 p.m.; Jason Hernandez Jazz Band: 6 p.m.
DNR PARK: The Overland Band: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 7 & 8 p.m.
EDUCATION BUILDING: The Methodaires: 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: The Bavarian Musikmeisters: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Fin Hall Band: Noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.; Mollie B from RFD-TV: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Sonny Knight & the Lakers: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.
LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: The Willis Clan: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; The 34th Infantry "Red Bull" Band: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; The Wright Brothers: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Andy Grammer: 8:30 p.m.
MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Dean Magraw: 6:30 p.m.
RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: The Banjo Boy Variety Band: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.; The Irish Brigade: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.
WEST END MARKET: U.S. Navy Band Country Current: 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.; The Moron Brothers: 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.; Becky Buller: 8 p.m.
FAMILY FARE
4-H BUILDING: 4-H State Arts-In Musical Performance: 11:30 a.m., 5 & 7:30 p.m.; 4-H Chef for a Day Cook-Off: 2 & 6 p.m.; Meet PBS Kids Characters: 9 a.m.; 4-H Fashion Revue: 6:30 p.m.; 4-H Rube Goldberg Machine Contest: 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.
AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: The Seed Queen: The Handmade Legacy of Lillian Colton: A puppet show. 10, 11 a.m. & noon;
CAROUSEL PARK: Figure Skating Day: Kristi Yamaguchi and Rohene Ward will answer questions at 11 a.m. and sign autographs at noon. Local figure skating clubs will perform. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: Video Presentations: 9, 10 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2, 4, 6 & 7 p.m.; Moo Live: 11 a.m., 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.; Volcanoes in Minnesota: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Emerald Ash Borer Costumed Character: Noon & 2 p.m.; Cuyler Adams: The Original Iron Ranger: 1 p.m.
EDUCATION BUILDING: A showcase of educational exhibitors. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Robot Demonstration: 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m.; Royal Sil-O-Ets Dancers: 10, 11 a.m. & noon; Collide Theatrical Dance Co.: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m.; ABC Square Dancing: 1 & 3:30 p.m.; Ifrah Mansour: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.
EXPO PLACE: Minnesota State Patrol Day: Get an up-close look at a State Patrol helicopter, tactical gear, vintage squad cars, K9 demonstrations and more. 8 a.m.-4 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.; Kenny Ahern: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 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.
LASERTAINMENT'S LASER HITZ SHOW: Outdoors at the intersection of Cosgrove St. and Randall Av. 9:15 p.m.
LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: 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.
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 University of Minnesota's research building to participate in studies by a variety of University 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: 2 & 6 p.m.
WEST END MARKET: Minnesota Historical Society's History on-a-Schtick: 9:30 a.m.; Open Eye Figure Theatre: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; Duniya Drum & Dance: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; 50 Year Awards: 5:30 p.m.; Lizzy - The Dream Girl: 6 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: Summer Series Championships: Noon-3 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS AND
PROGRAMS
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: 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.; Crochet Twin Cities: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Minnesota Decorative Artists: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
EXPO PLACE: Fatal Vision Goggles Demonstration: 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; Airbags and Seat Belt Safety: 10:30, 11:30 a.m.,12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 10:30 & 11:30 p.m.; Minnesota State Patrol K-9 Demonstration: 9, 10 & 11 a.m.,1, 2, 3, 9, 10 & 11 p.m.
MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: An Introduction to Veterinary Medicine: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.
PET CENTER: Pet Surgery: 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: 4:30 & 6 p.m.
JUDGING
AGSTAR ARENA: Draft Horse Halter: 8 a.m.; Signature Class Cutting Horse Competition: 3 p.m.
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Make It Better With Butter: 10 a.m.
SWINE BARN: Swine: Junior Barrow Showmanship Open Class: 6 p.m.
WARNER COLISEUM: Sheepherding Trials: 9 a.m.-1 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.
PET CENTER: Upper Midwest Australian Shepherd Club: 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Baa Booth: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
HOME AND HOBBIES
AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Minnesota State Floral Association Floralpalooza: Florists Helping Communities Thrive: Local florist members present handmade fresh, floral interpretations of noteworthy nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. Located in the Agriculture Horticulture Building Rotunda. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Aquaponics and the Classroom: 10 a.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Have No Fear of Pruning: 10 a.m. & 5 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.; From the Row to the Show: 11 a.m.; Cooking With Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Minnesota State Flower Show: Noon-9 p.m.; No Dig Gardening: Noon; Be a Kid Flower Detective: 1-5 p.m.; The Amazing Story of Corn: 1 p.m. Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.; Organic Lawncare: 2 p.m.; Night Gardens: 3 p.m.; Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Talks: 3 & 6 p.m.; Learn to Grow a Straw Bale Garden: 4 p.m.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Blue Ribbon Winners Reveal Baking Secrets: 10:30 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m.
MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Making Wine Without Grapes: 3:30 p.m.
PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Eco-Friendly Alternative to the RV Camper: 10 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m.; Intro to Compostable Plastics: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.; What I Used to Know About Environmental Protection: Noon; Emerald Ash Borer, Baseball Fields, A Wasp and You: 2 p.m.; Building Resilient Communities to Face a Changing Climate: 5 p.m.
