Minnesota State Fair: Aug. 30 Daily Schedule

GUEST SERVICES
ACCESSIBLE SERVICES – For a complete list of services, pick up a
free Accessibility Guide at any information booth.
CARE & ASSISTANCE – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. West Dan Patch Ave., across
from West End Market. Headquarters for people of any age who are
lost or separated from their group. Nursing and infant care facilities,
free ID bracelets and wheelchair battery charging also are available.
CASH MACHINES – Located throughout the fairgrounds and noted
on State Fair maps with a $.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS – Feedback is welcome in Guest
Services at Visitors Plaza or by emailing [email protected].
ELECTRIC SCOOTER, STROLLER, WAGON & WHEELCHAIR RENTALS –
7 a.m. – 11 p.m. HomeTown Mobility rents from five locations.
Equipment rented onsite is available on a first-come basis with
no guarantee of availability.
FIRST AID – Sponsored by Regions Hospital
• First Aid West: 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., across from West End Market
on West Dan Patch Ave.
• First Aid East: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., inside the north end of the
4-H Building on Cosgrove St.
For serious illness or injury emergencies, call the State Fair Police at
(651) 288-4500.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Aug. 25-Sept. 4
Labor Day
Agriculture Horticulture Building
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Exhibit Buildings (most)
Fairgrounds
6 a.m.-midnight
– Entrance Gates (ticket booths)
6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Food Building
8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Guest Services (Visitors Plaza)
7 a.m.-11 p.m.
History & Heritage Center
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
International Bazaar
9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Kidway
9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.*
Mighty Midway
10 a.m.-midnight*
Ramberg Senior Center
8 a.m.-8 p.m.
State FairWear Gift Shops
– Visitors Plaza & West End Gate
8 a.m.-9 p.m.
– Lower Grandstand & Warner Coliseum
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Bargain Book & State Fair Poster Carts
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
10 p.m.*
11 p.m.*
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
9 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
* Daily closing times may vary. Ticket booths close 1/2 hour before rides and
games close. See inside for barn, building and exhibit hours.
INFORMATION BOOTHS – Pick up
daily schedules, maps, free sunscreen,
various tour brochures, ID bracelets and more. See a State Fair
map for locations.
LOST & FOUND ITEMS – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., West Dan Patch Ave.,
across from West End Market
POLICE – OPEN 24 HOURS. On West Dan Patch Ave., across from
West End Market. (651) 288-4500
RE-ADMISSION TO THE FAIRGROUNDS – Request a hand stamp
when leaving through any gate to be re-admitted the same day prior
to 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Labor Day) without additional charge.
REFUNDS – Tickets for Grandstand events and gate admission are
non-refundable. Questions: Visit Guest Services at Visitors Plaza.
All information in this daily schedule is subject to change.
SMOKING AREAS (Designated) – For the comfort and safety of all,
designated smoking areas are conveniently located throughout the
fairgrounds. Smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) is
permitted only in these areas, which are identified on State Fair maps
available at any information booth.
WI-FI – Free Wi-Fi is located at the west Grandstand Plaza (powered
by DragNFly) and at the Xfinity exhibit at the entrance to FAN Central.
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High School Marching Band Competition sponsor
TRANSPORTATION
BUS PICK UP & DROP OFF (8 a.m. – midnight):
• Transit Hub, at west end of fairgrounds (Gate #16):
Park & Ride – Bethel Univ. Anderson Ctr.; Broadway East & West;
Catholic United Financial; Centennial United Methodist; Children’s
Home Society; Church of Corpus Christi; Ford Plant; Gathering Place
Lutheran; Gloria Dei Lutheran; HealthPartners; I-35W & Co. Rd. C
Ramp; MN Dept. of Education; Pres. Church of the Way; Roseville
Covenant; Roseville Prof. Ctr; Rosedale Towers; Saint Paul College;
St. Michael’s Lutheran; Thrivent Financial; UNISYS; U of M Mpls.
Campus (not avail. Sept. 1); Waters Edge; Wilder Foundation.
Express Buses – Bloomington (across from Mall of America);
Bottineau Blvd. & 63rd Ave.; Burnsville; Carver Station; Cottage
Grove; Eagan; East Creek/Chaska; Fridley; I-394 & Co. Rd. 73; Knox
Ave. Park & Ride at Best Buy; Maple Grove; Maplewood Mall; Marcus
Oakdale Cinema; Marschall Road; National Sports Center; Newport;
Parade Stadium/Dunwoody College; Signal Hills; SouthWest Station;
SouthWest Village; Wooddale Church.
• Outside Gate #5, across Snelling Ave. on Dan Patch/Midway
Parkway: Park & Ride – Bandana Sq.; Calvary Church; ETC; Grace
Church of Roseville; Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran; Merrill Corp.; New
Life Pres. Church; Roseville High School; St. Rose of Lima.
• Outside Loop Gate #9, on Como Ave.: Metro Mobility;
Oscar Johnson Arena.
• Outside Gate 2, on Hoyt Ave.: Metro Mobility.
METRO TRANSIT BUS STOPS: Route 960 stops at the Transit Hub;
Route 84 and the A Line travel on Snelling Ave.; Route 3 stops on Como
Ave.; Route 61 drops off on Larpenteur Ave.
TAXIS: Available outside Loop Gate #9 on Como Ave.
TROLLEYS: Two free trolleys (one of which is ADA-accessible) service
the northeast area of the fairgrounds. A free ADA-accessible trolley also
services Randall Ave. with stops at Buford Ave. and Gate #18 at Dan
Elmer Way. Trolleys run 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 9 p.m. daily.
UBER – Two locations to catch a ride:
• Gate #2 on Hoyt Ave.
• U of M St. Paul Campus – CECC turnaround, Buford Ave.
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MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Activities and displays at Expo Place salute
military organizations and Minnesota’s Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon program. Family fun at
Carousel Park. Early Bird Specials until 1 p.m.
at Mighty Midway & Kidway.
Special
activities
provided by:
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Daily Schedules sponsored by the Minnesota Lottery
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!
BANDSHELL
TONIGHT!
WEST END
AT SUNSET
BAZAAR
AFTER DARK
2016 CONCERT SERIES
sponsored by
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G-EAZY
with special guest
Marty Grimes
7:30 p.m.
A GREAT BIG WORLD
8:30 p.m.
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THE LEINIE
LODGE
BANDSHELL
Military Appreciation Day Program .......10 a.m.
Flag Raising and WWII Flyover ....... 10:25 a.m.
The 34th Infantry Division
“Red Bull” Band....................... 10:30, 11:45 a.m.
Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen .... 1, 2:30 p.m.
We Banjo 3 .................................... 3:30, 4:45 p.m.
Amateur
Talent Contest
Semifinals .......................6 p.m.
RAMBERG
SENIOR
CENTER STAGE
Rod Cerar Orchestra ... 10:30, 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m.
DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS
8 p.m.
7:30 & 8:45 p.m.
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SCHELL’S
STAGE at
SCHILLING
AMPHITHEATER
MNHS History
On-A-Schtick....................9:30 (ASL), 10:30 a.m.
Sisters of Swing ......11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 p.m.
Sherwin Linton and
The Cotton Kings .................................3, 4, 5 p.m.
The Looney Lutherans.................................6 p.m.
FAMILY FAIR STAGE at
BALDWIN PARK
Jarod Sherlock ............10:30, 11:30 a.m, 3 p.m.
Sean Emery .......................... 12:30 (ASL), 5 p.m.
Break-Shop Bump’n ......................1:30, 4, 6 p.m.
County Fair Talent Contest.......................7 p.m.
Switched At Birth ................3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m.
THE X-ZONE
3rd Lair SkatePark .............noon–3, 4:30, 6 p.m.
Lasertainment’s Laser Hitz
On Cosgrove St. east of Family Fair .... 9:15 p.m.
VIVA KNIEVEL
THE NORTH
WOODS
Good Health Saunas
All-Star Stunt
Dogs Splash.............11 a.m. (ASL), 2, 4:30 p.m.
Timberworks
Lumberjack Show..............noon, 3, 5:30, 7 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
BAZAAR STAGE
Craig Ebel &
DyVersaCo ..............10:45 a.m., noon, 1:15 p.m.
Café Accordion
Orchestra....................................3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m.
Festival of Nations Stage
at the International Bazaar
Presented by The International Institute of MN
Lebanese
Belly Dancers ................ noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 p.m.
Horse Show
More breeds, competitions and demos
than ever! See other side for details.
Old Iron Show
See free demos and displays of rare
antique farm equipment. On Lee Ave.
north of Little Farm Hands ...............8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Jack Brass Strolling Show
Presented by Virginia Kuechle Schauss and the
Kuechle Family Charitable Fund.
North of Dan Patch Avenue.....3:30, 4:50, 6:10 p.m.
$41
(general admission)
&
$33
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Grandstand gates open approximately 60 minutes
prior to show. Tickets are available at the Grandstand
Ticket Booth near the east end of the Grandstand.
Nightly Fireworks Spectacular follows
Grandstand show weather permitting,
presented by:
Arts A’Fair Performances
Supported by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation
Education Building Courtyard:
Interact Theater Company ...........10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 p.m.
Carly Wicks .........................................................................................3, 4, 5, 6 p.m.
KSTP Heritage Plaza at West End Market:
Z Puppets Rosenschnoz .......................................10, 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m.
Zorongo Flamenco Dance .................................3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
Be a State Fair Star
at Mia Dorr’s Karaoke in The Garden,
noon-5 p.m.; River Rats
Dueling Pianos, 6:30-10:15 p.m.
Parade ......................................................................2 p.m.
(ASL: East side of the Family Fair Stage at Baldwin Park)
Marching today: Simley, Farmington,
South Washington County, Clear Lake (WI)
High School Marching Band Competition sponsor
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
4-H Chef for a Day Cook-Off
6 p.m.
HARKNESS HALL STAGE
4-H State Arts-In musical performance
11:30 a.m., 3:30, 5 p.m.
DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Fish Pond Talks
9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 p.m.
DNR FOREST STAGE
AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURE BLDG. 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
DNR GARDEN STAGE
Ecuador Manta: Music from the Andes
5-9 p.m.
Garden Kaleidoscopes: Distinctive sculptures in the Rotunda
Raptor Displays and Flying Demonstrations
MN Dept. of Agriculture: Pollinator Promise, Meet a Farmer & more
DNR OUTDOOR STAGE
MN State Florist Association Floralpalooza “Color Your World”
Standing Room Only (SRO) Band: Rock
The Common Table: Minnesota Eats interactive exhibits
Wolf Survival
U of M College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences
DNR PARK
Veterans Ceremony (Veterans Garden, outside south of
Agriculture Horticulture Building)
Smokey Bear
9:30 a.m.
Minnesota State Fair Flower Show
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Ask the Apple Grower
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ask the Grape Grower
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Kids Flower Detective
1-5 p.m.
Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Talks
3, 6 p.m.
BEE & HONEY EXHIBIT
Looking Inside the Hive
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.
THE DIRT
The Moonlight Garden: Creating a Luminous Landscape
10 a.m.
The Story of Seed, Feed and Flour Sacks
11 a.m.
Yard 2.0: Hello Functional Yards!
noon
Turning Food and Yard Waste Into Soil
1, 2 p.m.
Sustainable Lawn Care
3 p.m.
Growing Heirloom Tomatoes
4 p.m.
Living Sculpture Trees: Rooted for the 21st Century & Beyond 5 p.m.
noon, 2 p.m.
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fire Prevention Building
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
“Ask the DNR Expert” Information Booth
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Paddleboard Demonstrations
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
THE ECO EXPERIENCE
ReUSE MN Demo: Tech Dump
Learn to Ferment for Your Health and the Earth’s!
Garbage to Gorgeous
EquiMania!TM: Interactive education center (Horse Barn) 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
10 a.m., 2 p.m.
Cattle: Dairy Cattle Open Class (Warner Coliseum)
10 a.m.
Goats: Open Class Boer Goats (AgStar Arena)
8 a.m.
Horses: Minnesota State Fair Horse Show
Signature Class Cutting Horse Competition (AgStar Arena)
3 p.m.
Signature Indoor Polo Classic Series
6 p.m.
Poultry: Open Class Chickens, Turkey, Waterfowl (Poultry Barn) 9 a.m.
Rabbits: Hop, Flop & Sniff breed display (Poultry Barn) 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
8, 9 a.m., 1 p.m.
Swine: Open Class, Junior Barrow Skill-a-Thon (Swine Barn) 8, 11 a.m.
Open Class Supreme Boar and Gilt (Swine Barn)
3:30 p.m.
Junior Barrow Classic Judging (Swine Barn)
4:30 p.m.
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
noon
Plug In To Clean, Renewable 21st Century Energy
2 p.m.
Intro to Compostable Plastics & Their Role Toward Zero Waste 4 p.m.
EDUCATION BUILDING
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Education & nonprofit organizations offer information & free goodies.
Wild Rose Cloggers
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
10 a.m., 5 p.m.
Renewing the Countryside Cooking Demonstration 11 a.m., 1, 3 p.m.
Aisle of Breeds: Horse breed showcase (Horse Barn)
BAA BOOTH: Displays & activities (Sheep Barn)
10 a.m., 12:30, 3, 5:30 p.m.
SUSTAINABILITY STAGE (inside)
COMMUNITY STAGE (outside)
Sheep: Open Class (Sheep Barn)
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Easy, everyday reduce-reuse-recycle how-tos, healthy cooking, green
technology and the 15-foot refashioned Paul Bunyan.
Barns for Cattle, Sheep & Poultry (including rabbit display) and
Swine (including Boer goats) are open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Horse Barn is
open 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Harness Racing
11 a.m., 1 p.m.
DNR Fire Tower (weather permitting)
10 a.m, noon, 3 p.m.
Pleasant Valley Cloggers
10, 11 a.m., noon
ABC Square Dancing
1, 3:30 p.m.
4:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
EXPO PLACE: Military Appreciation Day 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
The sixth annual Military Appreciation Day at the fair highlights
Minnesota’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program, which works to
connect service members and their families with community support,
training, services and resources. Visit 50 educational booths and see
military vehicles from different branches of service. Plus go on an
adventure through an inflatable obstacle course. Brought to you by the
Minnesota National Guard and presented by USAA. On Murphy Ave.,
east of Pet Center
FAMILY FAIR AT BALDWIN PARK
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.*
Mighty Midway: Fun rides, games & concessions!
(*Closing times may vary)
10 a.m.-midnight*
Giant Sing Along: Sing in a field of microphones –
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
karaoke-style! (South of the Pet Center) Presented by Bremer Bank
Health Fair 11: Free or low-cost health checks
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
& info: flu shots; gluten-free fair food list; blood pressure,
glucose and hearing checks; blood typing; eye movement
tracking research & more. (Dan Patch & Cooper)
History & Heritage Center: Showcasing the stories
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
and traditions that have been the heart of the fair for 150+ years.
(Located at West End Market) Developed in partnership with the
Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota State Fair Foundation
History Walking Tour: Learn fun facts on this self-guided tour through
the fairgrounds. Brochures at any tour stop or info. booth. Presented by
the MN State Fair Foundation and MN Historical Society
Home Improvement Building: Products & services
for do-it-yourselfers or those hiring a
contractor (On Cosgrove, north of Dan Patch)
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Minnesota Newspaper Museum:
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
A living-history exhibit with demonstrations of the Linotype and
Miehle Printing Press (On the street level of the 4-H Building)
Minnesota State Fair Foundation: Friends of the Fair
get great perks and support the State Fair’s future.
(Gazebo at the J.V. Bailey House on Cosgrove Street)
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Minnesota Wine Country: (Underwood St. across from Ag-Hort Bldg.)
The Great Minnesota Get-Together:
Fair Food Meets Local Wine
3:30 p.m.
Music by Havana Hi-Fi: Salsa Dance Night
6:30-9:30 p.m.
University of Minnesota: Exhibits, Gopher garb,
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
athletics ticket offers & giveaways (Dan Patch Ave. & Underwood St.)
Outdoor Stage: Photos and Games with Goldy Gopher
noon
For U info, use U Minnesota Guidebook app & find UMN@TheFair.
University of Minnesota Driven to Discover:
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Participate in a study, meet researchers and learn about fascinating
work. (West side of Cosgrove St. across from Education Bldg.)
Wiser Living: Ideas for Living Fully and Aging Well:
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
One-stop browsing for smart solutions & innovative products/services
to stay active, involved & independent. (4-H Bldg., outside)
SPONSOR BOOTHS
Families are first at Family Fair at
Baldwin Park with music, activities
and concessions for the kid in all of us!
Alphabet Forest: Pose for photos with fair letters,
create alphabet letter crafts, play “A Fabulous Fair
Kidway: 30 carnival attractions
just for the little tykes, including
the new Charlie Chopper
Front Porch Stage: Entertainment brought to you by TPT and Wiser
Living. (On Cosgrove Street in front of the 4-H Building)
Meet PBS Kids Character Curious George
9-11 a.m.
Summer Time Barber Shop Quartet
11 a.m., 1 p.m.
The Schubert Club
3 p.m.
TPT Presents Music by Orkestar Bez Ime
6-7 p.m.
11 a.m., 1, 3 p.m.
Emerald Ash Borer (costumed character)
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS & ATTRACTIONS
11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m.
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6, 8 p.m.
Tech Ed FIRST Robotics Demonstration
BARNS & ANIMAL COMPETITION AREAS
Go Karts: Zip around the
track at the Amphitheater
on Judson Avenue!
DNR FISH POND
5:30 p.m.
4-H Performing Arts
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
In the DNR Building: The Minnesota outdoors are showcased; aquariums
show fish in their native habitats.
DAY SIX • Tuesday, Aug. 30 • Military Appreciation Day
4-H BUILDING
For all 4-H activities, download “4-H at Minnesota State Fair” app.
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
August Schell Brewing Co.: August Schell beer, Red Sangria Beer &
frozen beer toppings (Next to Schell’s Stage at West End Market)
Cal Spas: Promotion and sales of Cal Spas products
3:30 p.m.
Junior Barrow Classic Judging (Swine Barn)
4:30 p.m.
BAA BOOTH: Displays & activities (Sheep Barn)
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
MOO BOOTH: Cow milking, fun & educational
activities, dairy and beef cattle showcase (Cattle Barn)
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
BARN STAGE (inside Cattle Barn)
Video Presentations
9, 10 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2, 4, 6, 7 p.m.
Moo Live
11 a.m., 3 p.m.
Moo Booth 25th Anniversary Special Activities
12:30 p.m.
Moo Quiz Show
5:30 p.m.
MOO STAGE (outside Cattle Barn)
Milking Demonstrations
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 p.m.
Make It Better with Butter Contest
Hand Milking
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Agrilympics: Celebrity Farm Animal Calling Contest
12:20 p.m.
Moo Sample Station
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
OINK BOOTH: Displays & activities (Swine Barn)
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Pig Tales
CAROUSEL PARK
11 a.m.
10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Military Appreciation Day activities in Carousel Park are hosted by
the Mall of America to thank military members and their families
for their sacrifices. Visit with Minnesota Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
companies and learn about their initiatives to hire and support military
members, veterans and their families. Entertainment features stage
performances, a cadence contest, music by Ragtown and a DJ.
Pianos on Parade: Play an “artistically transformed” piano. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
CHS MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Baldwin Park with music, activities
and concessions for the kid in all of us!
August Schell Brewing Co.: August Schell beer, Red Sangria Beer &
frozen beer toppings (Next to Schell’s Stage at West End Market)
Alphabet Forest: Pose for photos with fair letters,
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
create alphabet letter crafts, play “A Fabulous Fair
Alphabet” game, take a book break with your kids, and more!
Meet Author Patricia Bauer and Illustrator David Geister,
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Supported by the MN State Fair Foundation
Great Big Sandbox: Kids can dig, scoop and pour!
Cal Spas: Promotion and sales of Cal Spas products
(South of Ramberg Senior Center on Underwood St.)
CenturyLink: Sales of Prism TV, Gig Internet, home security and
phone services (East side of Cooper St. between Randall & Wright)
8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Coca-Cola: Sales of Coca-Cola products (Two locations at Adventure
Park and at Baldwin Park on Cosgrove St.)
Math On-A-Stick: A space for kids and families to
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
explore math concepts! Go on a number scavenger hunt,
play and sort with shapes, use the spiral machine, take the pentagon
challenge. Discover the creativity of math with today’s guest: Sarah
Stengle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Supported by the MN State Fair Foundation
FAN CENTRAL
DISH: Sales of DISH satellite TV & Internet, Hopper DVR, Joey, Super
Joey, DISHnet, Tailgater & more (North of Kidway on Wright Ave.)
Good Health Saunas: Promotion and sales of Good Health Saunas
(On Cooper St., south of The North Woods)
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Green Mill Restaurant: Sales of Green Mill food, including the new
Italian Taco (On Cooper St., west of Family Fair Stage)
Games and displays highlighting
Minnesota’s hometown sports teams. Meet
players and purchase team merchandise.
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.: Sampling 4-6 p.m., sales all day.
Honey Weiss “Save the Bees” info. (South of Leinie Lodge Bandshell)
FINE ARTS CENTER
Kemps: “Mooseum” exhibit celebrating 100+ years of Kemps;
sampling, coupons & activities (Cooper St. south of Little Farm Hands)
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
See the original 2016 State Fair Commemorative
Art created by Minneapolis artist Michael Sweere.
Posters are $10 at the Fine Arts Center, State
FairWear Gift Shops, and Bargain Book & State
Fair Poster Carts around the fairgrounds.
LeafFilter: Promotion and display of LeafFilter Gutter Protection
(West side of Cosgrove St. at Home Improvement Bldg. entrance)
Mazda: Promotion and display of Mazda vehicles, photo opportunities
and giveaways (At west Grandstand Plaza)
Studio: HERE - Sculptor Jessie McNally
gives a rare glimpse into how artwork is created.
Artist talks at 1, 5 p.m. Supported by the
MN State Fair Foundation
Minnesota Lottery: Info. on lottery beneficiaries, incl. hiking,
fishing, etc. Vikings ticket drawings (NW corner of Judson & Nelson)
Minnesota Rusco: Promotion and sales of Rusco brand home
improvement products (In the Grandstand lower level, east side)
Be a Fine Arts Detective: A fun, sleuthing activity for all ages!
KEMPS LITTLE FARM HANDS
Sam’s Club: Sales of Sam’s Club memberships with promotional
incentives (On Murphy Ave., east of the Pet Center)
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sleep Number: Sales of Sleep Number beds, Sleep IQ, bedding and
adjustable bases (In the Grandstand, lower level, southeast corner)
See newborn farm animals and learn about modern agriculture.
HEN HOUSE (inside CHS Miracle of Birth Center) This new exhibit
shows flocks of hens and modern egg production systems.
Summit Brewing Co.: Summit beer, new limited-release White IPA
celebrating Summit’s 30th anniversary (International Bazaar entrance)
CHRISTENSEN FARMS STAGE (outside)
11 a.m.
Thank a Farmer Magic Show
noon, 4, 6 p.m.
VetCamp: “Pets and Poisons”
1 p.m.
FFA Landscape Design & Construction Displays (outside) 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES BUILDING
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Featured Exhibit: The Museum of Russian Art –
Stunning artifacts from the handcraft collection
Recipe Card Roundup: Zesty Salsa
recipe giveaway by today’s featured
blue ribbon winner John Barbari
10 a.m., 4 p.m.
Demonstrating Today: Minnesota Lace Society,
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Swedish Wire Weaving and Weavers’ Guild of Minnesota
DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN Sponsored by Gold Medal Flour
Melrose Day: Homegrown businesses support this MN town
Stony Creek Dairy, Swany White, Lois Theilen: Oatmeal Muffins 10 a.m.
Jennie-O: Turkey Preparation
Swany White Flour: Pancake Mix and Protein Balls
11 a.m., 1 p.m.
noon
3 p.m.
Candy Freeman: Baking a Cake
4 p.m.
PET CENTER
TOURING PROMOTIONAL EXHIBITS
8 a.m.–8 p.m.
American Red Cross Blood Mobile: Collecting blood donations; info.
on importance of giving blood (East of Ag-Hort Bldg. on Cooper St.)
Meet a variety of breeds & take in a demonstration!
HMVET (Hormel Military Veterans Engagement): Hormel product and
coupon giveaways (On Judson Ave. south of the Ag-Hort Bldg.)
Meet the Breeds: Collie - Rough Coat, German Shepherd,
Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Nova Scotia
Duck Tolling Retriever, Schipperke, Shi Tzu
Malt O’ Meal: Sampling 15 varieties of cereal (On Cooper St. between
Randall & Wright avenues)
Pet Surgery: Celebrating the 25th
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 p.m.
anniversary of surgeries performed by
MN Veterinary Medical Association members
McDonald’s: Nutrition, community programs & economic impact info.,
T-shirt giveaways (On Wright Ave. between Cooper & Cosgrove)
OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATION AREA
Duck Toller Fun
T-Mobile: VIP lounge with seating, charging stations and giveaways
(On Cosgrove St., street level of 4-H Building, outside)
9, 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 p.m.
Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Assn.
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 p.m.
St. Paul Police K-9 Foundation Demonstration
VISITORS PLAZA
7 p.m.
Meet State Fair Mascots Fairborne and Fairchild
RIDES & GAMES
Adventure Park: Have a blast with some of the
fair’s most challenging adventures
and extreme rides!
10 a.m.-midnight
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Scherer Enterprise: Pickled Eggs and Turkey Gizzards
Xfinity: Sales of video, high-speed Internet, home security and phone
services; free Wi-Fi available (On Underwood St., east of FAN Central)
Little fair fans become little farm hands at this pint-size mock
farm experience for ages 3-10. Ride a tractor, milk a cow, plant
crops, and try lots of new hands-on activities!
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Aug. 25–Labor
Day, Sept. 5
7 a.m.–11 p.m.
11 a.m., 4 p.m.
Blue Ribbon Bargain Book: Save with 150 coupons for
food, merchandise & attractions! $5 at State FairWear
Gift Shops and Bargain Book & State Fair Poster Carts.