KIDS & LAST CHANCE DAY: Kids (5–12) admitted for $8. Special ride & game promotions are offered at Mighty Midway and Kidway all day. Many merchandise and food vendors offer Last Chance bargains all day.
MUSIC
Use these guides to explore the fair
GRANDSTAND: Merle Haggard: With Kris Kristofferson and Sturgill Simpson: 7:30 p.m.
4-H BUILDING: Twin Cities Hot Club: 3 p.m.; Rhythmic Circus: 6 p.m.
DNR PARK: Selby Avenue Syncopators: 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m.; Ecuador Manta: 4, 6, 8 & 9 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Malamanya: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.
LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: The Willis Clan: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; The Main Squeeze: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; C. Willi Myles: 6 p.m.; Home Free: 8:30 p.m.
RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: The Jim Shannon Trio: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Hot Commodity Quartet: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.
WEST END MARKET: The Holy Rocka Rollaz: 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.; The Best Westerns: 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.; The Cactus Blossoms: 8 p.m.
FAMILY FARE
4-H BUILDING: Meet PBS Kids Characters: 9 a.m.; 4-H State Arts-In Musical Performance: 11:30 a.m.
AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: The Seed Queen: The Handmade Legacy of Lillian Colton: A puppet show. 10, 11 a.m. & noon.
CAROUSEL PARK: Hmong Minnesota Day: Activities and performances highlighting the history and culture. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: Video Presentations: 9, 10 a.m., noon, 1:30 & 2 p.m. Moo Live: 11 a.m. & 12:45 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.; Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers: 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.; Robot Demonstration: 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m.; Tango Society of Minnesota: 10, 11 a.m. & noon; Green T Productions: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; ABC Square Dancing: 1 & 3:30 p.m.; Children's Theatre Company: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; Tapestry Folk Dance: 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m
EXPO PLACE: Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: 11 a.m., 1, 4 & 5:30 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.; Greg Frisbee: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5:30 p.m.; Break-Shop Bump'N: 1:30, 4, 5:30 & 7 p.m.
FINE ARTS CENTER: Fine Arts Exhibition: 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.
HORSE BARN: EquiMania: Exhibits including skeletons, anatomy models and other artifacts used in caring for horses. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Chinelos de Axochiapan, 10:45a.m., 12, 1:15 p.m.; ; Al-Bahira Dance Theatre: 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: 10:25 a.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: 10 a.m., noon & 3 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.-3 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: 9 a.m.
WEST END MARKET: Minnesota Historical Society's History on-a-Schtick: 9:30 a.m.; Z Puppets Rosenschnoz: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; In The Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; Mary Mack: 6 p.m
DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Milking Demonstrations: At the Moo Booth. 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 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.; Stained Glass Window & Lamp: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: An Introduction to Veterinary Medicine: 10 a.m.
PET CENTER: Rio Gran Dog Training Academy: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; Doberman Drill Team: 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: Agriculture: 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: FFA Supreme Champions and Awards Program: 10 a.m.
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Make It Better With Butter: 10 a.m.
SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Dairy Goats Open Class Awards Ceremony: 10 a.m.
WARNER COLISEUM: Bull Riding: 3 & 6 p.m.
ANIMALS
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth and Milking Parlor: 8 a.m.-3 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.
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. 8 p.m.; State Fair Dahlia Show: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Minnesota Eats: Connecting People to Their Food: 10 a.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.; Growing Apples in Minnesota: 11 a.m.; Cooking With Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Learn to Grow a Straw Bale Garden: Noon; Growing Food and Art: 1 p.m.; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.; No Mow Landscapes: 2 p.m.; Growing Dahlias in Minnesota: 3 p.m.; Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Talks: 3 & 6 p.m.; Food Freedom Radio: 4 p.m.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Needlework Guild of Minnesota: 9 a.m. 9 p.m.
PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: State of the Solar Industry in Minnesota: 10 a.m.; Eco-Friendly Alternative to the RV Camper: 10 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m.; Clean Energy for Your House, School, Church and City: Noon; Five Paths to Cleaner Air: 2 p.m.; Tying Sustainability Into a Remodel Project: 4 p.m.
