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The 27th Annual Milk Run kicks off at 7:45 a.m. Awards are presented to the top three finishers in each of 12 age categories. Sponsored by Great River Energy. MUSIC GRANDSTAND: Carnival of Madness Tour: Featuring Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, My Darkest Days, Adelita's Way and Emphatic. 5 p.m. DNR PARK: Roxxy Hall Band: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 & 7 p.m. HERITAGE SQUARE: Wild Goose Chase Cloggers: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; State Fiddle Contest: 2-5 p.m.; The Twilight Hours: 6:30 & 7:45 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND COMPETITION: Waseca, Winona Senior High, Glenwood City (Wis.), Spring Valley (Wis.) and special guest, University of Minnesota. 2 p.m. INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Charanga Tropical: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Free and Easy: 7:30 & 9 p.m. LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: Ricky Skaggs: 8:30 p.m.; The Quebe Sisters: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Marcia Ball: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Jason Jones: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Amateur Talent Contest Semi-finals: 6 p.m.; Flag Raising: 10:25 a.m. RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: The Banjo Boys: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; The Squires: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m. THE X-ZONE: Teen Battle of the Bands Winners: 5:30 & 7 p.m. FAMILY FARE 4-H BUILDING: Harkness Stage Players: 11:30 a.m., 3:30, 5 & 8 p.m. CAROUSEL PARK: Learn about foods grown and produced in Minnesota. Welve chefs will present 45-minute cooking demonstrations. DAIRY BUILDING: Princess Kay and her court will have their likenesses carved into 90-lb. blocks of butter. 9:30 a.m. DNR PARK: Last Chance Forever: Bird of Prey Conservancy, 11 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m.; Fire Tower: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Smokey Bear: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; LaserShot Booth: Interactive shooting and archery range. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Minnesota Invasive Species: Insects and woodland plants. 11 a.m.; Be on the Watch for These Invasive Insects: 1 p.m.; Aquatic Exotics Quiz Show: 3 p.m.; Invasive Carps and Minnesota: Status, management and what you can do. 5 p.m. EDUCATION BUILDING: Educational and health institutions share information, free giveaways. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Square Dance ABC: 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.; Royal Sil-O-Ets Cloggers: 10 a.m.; Mary Taylor Allen's Fiddlers: 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Catholic Mass: 9:15 a.m.; Koo Koo Kanga Roo: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.; County Fair Talent Contest: 7 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5 p.m.; Monster Shop Bump'N: 1:30, 4 & 6 p.m. GIANT SING ALONG: A participatory public art installation that invites guests to belt out tunes. On Murphy Av. across from the Pet Center. HERITAGE SQUARE: Blacksmith Demonstrations: 9 a.m., noon, 3 & 6 p.m.; Woodturner Demonstrations: 9 a.m., 1, 4 & 8 p.m. INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Japanese Dance and Kimono Demonstration: noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m. J.V. BAILEY HOUSE: "Fairs, Circuses and All Things Fun:" Selected artworks from the Minnesota Museum of Art. 9 a.m. LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: Prayer at the Fair: 9:15 a.m. MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Ag Magic Show: noon, 4 & 6 p.m. NORTHWOODS: Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound: 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Ironjack Timber Team: 11 a.m., 1:30, 5 & 7 p.m. THE X-ZONE: 3rd Lair Skate Park: Athletes demonstrate their gravity-defying skills on skateboards, in-line skates and BMX bikes. 11 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Flippenout: Trampoline shows with synchronized performances including snowboards and skis. Noon, 3 & 6 p.m. ANIMALS CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: 8 a.m.; Make It Better With Butter Contest: 10 a.m.; Milking Demonstrations: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; Hand Milking: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; Talk to the Animals: 12:20 p.m. HERITAGE SQUARE: Log Cabin Demonstrations: 9 a.m.; Doggies of the Wild West: A western-themed variety show featuring eight stunt performing dogs. Located east of Heritage Square. Noon, 3 & 6 p.m. JUDGING ARENA: Percheron Halter Classes: 8 a.m.; Miniature Horse Halter Classes: 2 p.m. MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Learn about animal agriculture production, veterinary science and the birthing process. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. PET CENTER: Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; St. Croix Valley Schutzhund Verein: 3, 4 & 5 p.m.; St. Paul Police K-9 Unit Demonstration: 7 p.m. SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Baa Booth: 8 a.m. SWINE BARN: Oink Booth: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Pig Tales: In the sow and litter pen, with trivia and prizes. 11 a.m.; 4-H Dairy Showcase: 10:30 a.m. WARNER COLISEUM: Academy, Arabian/Half-Arabian, Equitation, Morgan, Miniature, Open and Saddlebred Performance Classes: 8:30 a.m.; Academy, Draft Horse, Miniature Horse, Open and Saddlebred Performance Classes: noon; Arabian/Half-Arabian, Draft Horse Hitch, Miniature, Morgan and Saddlebred Performance Classes: 6:30 p.m. HOME AND HOBBIES AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Demonstrations and exhibits from agricultural and horticultural groups. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Looking in the Beehive: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Cooking With Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.; Gladiolus Show: 9 am.-9 p.m.; Growing Glorius Gladiolus: Minnesota Gladiolus Society, 3 p.m.; Low-Maintenance Perennial Gardening: Goodhue County Master Gardener: 10 a.m.; Horticultural Therapy: Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association: 11 a.m.; Decorating at Your Door: Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, noon; Fall Garden Tips & Lasagna Gardening for Spring: Hennepin County Master Gardener, 1 p.m.; Meet the Winemaker: Woodland Hill Winery, 2-5 p.m. CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Italian Basil Pesto: 11 a.m.; Spanish Shrimp Tapas and Smoked Paprika Aioli: 1 p.m.; French Spiced Sausage and Puff Pastry: 3 p.m. Greek Baklava: 5 p.m. FINE ARTS CENTER: Competitions, invited shows and demonstrations. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Minnesota Soybean Growers Day: Presented by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: A showcase of renewable energy and exhibits on air, water, land, green buildings and organic agriculture. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Solar Energy Gadgets: 9:30 p.m.; Home Energy Audits: Uncover energy savings in your home, 11 a.m.; LED Lighting: 1 p.m.; Improving Efficiency With Traditional Construction Methods: 2:30 p.m.; Building an Envelope: New ways to hold the heat in. 4:30 p.m.; Passive House Prinicples in the Neighborhood: 6 p.m.