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Tue., Aug. 26, Today Only: Admission only $8 for everyone today;…
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Tue., Aug. 26, Today Only: Admission only $8 for everyone today; early bird specials on the Midway and Kidway until 1 p.m.; something is cooking all day in Carousel Park
with Minnesota growers and chefs.
4-H 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ANIMALS continued... THE ECO EXPERIENCE 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
4-H Science, Engineering & Technology Programming, including flight simu- OINK BOOTH (Inside east end of Swine Barn) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Xcel Energy.
lators and robotics will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pig Tales & Oink Trivia Contest 11 a.m. Taking the Natural Step to Sustainability 9:30 a.m.
Harkness Stage Players (Harkness Hall Stage) 11:30 a.m., 3:30, 5, 8 p.m. 9TH ANNUAL STATE FAIR AGRILYMPICS (NW end of Cattle Barn) Plant-based Diets and Sustainability 11 a.m.
County Arts-In Performances (Harkness Hall Stage) various times 7th Annual Celebrity Farm Animal Calling contest 12:10 p.m. Fun with Local Food - Minnesota Grown Potatoes for Kids 1 p.m.
4-H Demonstrations (Harkness Hall Stage) various times CAROUSEL PARK Greener Building & Remodeling 3:30 p.m.
AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURE BLDG. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. "Minnesota Cooks" presented by Minnesota Farmers Union, Food Alliance Mid- Clearwater 5, 7 p.m.
Sponsored by Betterliving® Sunrooms of Minnesota. west, Renewing the Countryside and AURI
EDUCATION BUILDING 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Demonstrations and exhibits from agriculture and horticulture groups. Tracy Singleton, Marshall Paulsen (Birchwood Café) 8:30 a.m.
& Dick Trotter (Trotter's Café) Education and health institutions offer information and free goodies.
CHRISTMAS TREES
Nathalie Johnson (Signature Café) & Nick Schneider (Café Brenda) 10 a.m. ROBOT DEMONSTRATIONS
Buying a fresh Christmas tree: A green choice 11 a.m.
Lucia Watson (Lucia's Restaurant) & Mike Phillips (The Craftsman) 11 a.m. Edina High School vs. Forest Lake High School 10 a.m., 1 p.m.
Christmas trees and clear air: How trees help the environment 2 p.m.
JD Fratzke (The Strip Club) & Alex Roberts (Restaurant Alma) Noon EDUCATION BUILDING OUTDOOR STAGE
FLOWERS
Jorge Guzman (Tejas) & Anna Christoforides (Gardens of Salonica) 1 p.m. Centennial Theater 12:30, 3 p.m.
Kids Flower Detective Noon to 6 p.m.
Judi Barsness (Chez Jude) & Donna Lovett (Marriott City Center) 2 p.m. Minnesota Square Dance Federation 4 p.m.
Master Gardener Demos 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m.
JP Samuelson (JP American Bistro) & 3 p.m. FINE ARTS BUILDING 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FRUITS & WINE
Ray Thering (U of M Dining Services) See the 2008 original artwork created by Minnesota artist Edie Abnet.
Falconer Vineyards, 11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m.
Red Wing: John Falconer Brian Hauke (Red Stage Supper Club) & 4 p.m. Featured Exhibit:
Jeff Klemetsrud (Savories Bistro) The Fair Remembers: Minnesota Sesquicentennial Anniversary, 1858 - 2008
HONEY & BEE
CHS MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. DEMONSTRATION
Look in the Hive: Live demo 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30 p.m.
The perfect setting for kids to learn about their favorite farm animals. Sue Rowe: Improvisational Painting of Bears in Pastels 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cooking with Honey 11, 11:30 a.m., noon
CHRISTENSEN FARMS STAGE: Minnesota Gobble Gobble Day LITTLE FARM HANDS AT THE FAIR 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Honey Harvesting 1, 2, 4, 5 p.m.
MN Soybean Research and Promotion Council 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Day: Providing volunteers all day.
Beeswax Rendering 3 p.m.
Beeswax Candles 3:30 p.m. CREATIVE ACTIVITIES BUILDING 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See description below.
Featured Exhibit: Midwest Miniature Guild STATE FAIR MALL PARADE 2 p.m.
ANIMALS
Minnesota Quilters 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parade sponsored by Ford.
For a complete schedule of judging times and locations, please pick up a
Where and When to See the Animals brochure at any information booth. Polymer Clay Guild 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. High School Marching Band Competition sponsored by McDonald's.
Tractors provided by Kubota Tractor Corporation.
Aisle of Breeds: Horse Breed Showcase (Horse Barn) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. SAINT AGNES KITCHEN AT THE FAIR
Participating in parade: Minnesota Zoo Hitch
Bees: Open Class (Ag-Hort Building) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Todd Churchill: Grass Fed Beef 11 a.m.
Marching today is Blaine.
Cattle: Open Class Dairy (Cattle Barn, Cattle Annex) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kiersa Notz: Twin Cities Chocolate Extravaganza 1 p.m.
Horses: English (Horse Barn & Annex, Judging Arena) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kate Seitz: St. Paul Illustrated 3 p.m. PET CENTER 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Poultry: Open Class Chickens, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kim Ode & Klecko: Salt 5 p.m. Sponsored by Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet.
Turkeys, Waterfowl (Poultry Barn) CREATIVE ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR STAGE Twin Cities 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 p.m.
Sheep: Open Class (Sheep Barn) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Obedience Training Club, Inc.
Weavers Guild: Inkle Looms 9 a.m.
Swine: Open Class (Swine Barn) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. St. Paul Police K-9 Unit Demonstration 7 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BARN TOURS (East side of Poultry Barn) 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TOURING PROMOTIONAL EXHIBITS
DNR FIRE TOWER 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free tours begin every 20 minutes Comcast Live Tour Randall Ave. west of Eco Experience
DNR FISH POND
BAA BOOTH (Inside west end of Sheep Barn) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cub Cadet NASCAR Simulators Wright Ave. north of Kidway
Fish Pond Talks 9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 p.m.
Sheep Bingo 10 a.m., 3, 6 p.m. DTV Road Show Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St.
DNR OUTDOOR STAGE
"Proud to be an American...lamb that is" 11:30 a.m. JVC Hi-Def Experience! Tour Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St.
Joe Meyer Band 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 p.m.
Do EWE Know Your Sheep Noon L'Oreal Paris Color Space Randall Ave. & Cosgrove St.
Minnesota Duck & Goose Callers 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
"I sheared a sheep" public hand shearing 1 p.m. Qwest Communications Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St.
Ecuador Manta 7, 8, 9, p.m.
Sheep talk 4 p.m. Rock Band Tour 2008 The X-Zone
DNR GARDEN STAGE
This Little Lamb Went to Market 5 p.m. Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Wright Ave.
Last Chance Forever - The Bird of Prey Conservancy 11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m. Toyota's Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Adventure Park
MOO BOOTH (Inside west end of Cattle Barn) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
DNR INDOOR THEATER
Mini-butter carving contest 10 a.m. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA STAGE
LaserShot interactive firearm safety shooting simulator 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Milking demonstrations 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 p.m. See stage for schedule.
DNR PARK
Hand milking 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Smokey Bear 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Moo Quiz 4:10 p.m.