Day 4: Minnesota Cooks Day

Sunday, Aug. 25

MINNESOTA COOKS DAY: The 28th Annual Milk Run, sponsored by Great River Energy and Midwest Dairy Association, kicks off at 7:45 a.m. Awards are presented to the top three finishers in each of 12 age categories.

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: Sheryl Crow and Dwight Yoakam: 7:30 p.m., $39.

4-H BUILDING: 4-H State Arts-In Musical Performances: 11:30 a.m., 3:30, 5 & 8 p.m.

DNR PARK: Joe Meyer Band: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 & 7 p.m.

HERITAGE SQUARE: Daisy Dillman Band: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Minnesota State Fiddle Contest: 2 p.m.; Pert' Near Sandstone: 7 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Dominic Gaudious: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Cafe Accordion Orchestra: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Tropical Zone Orchestra: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: The Stellas featuring Lennon and Maisy: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Alex Meixner Polka Band: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Jason D. Williams: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Blue Oyster Cult: 8:30 p.m.

RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: The Mellow Fellows: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Live: 11 a.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Studio: Here: A practicing Minnesota artist will create artwork and interact with fair guests. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

DAIRY BUILDING: Princess Kay and her court will have their likenesses carved into 90-lb. blocks of butter. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

DNR PARK: Fish Pond Talks: Quarter to the hour. 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Last Chance Forever: The Bird of Prey Conservancy: 11 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m.; Meet Smokey Bear: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Invasive Carps: Problems and Solutions: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Emerald Ash Borer: Shake hands with a costumed character, noon & 2 p.m.; Vegetative and Woody Invasive Plants: 3 p.m.; Minnesota Bird Basics: 5 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: Royal Sil-O-Ets Cloggers: 10 a.m.; Square Dance ABC: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; West Coast Swing Dancers: 1 & 6 p.m.; TC Line Dance Evolution: 4 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Alphabet Forest: Take pictures with fair letters, create alphabet Ferris wheels, add words to the Fair Dictionary and more! Meet a different author each day in the Alphabet Forest at the Minnesota's Homegrown Author Showcase. 9 a.m.; Great Big Sandbox: Dig, scoop and burrow your way through this sandbox for kids. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Pianos on Parade: "Artistically transformed" pianos that encourage visitors to spontaneously engage in art and music; Catholic Mass: 9:15 a.m.; The Okee Dokee Brothers: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5 p.m.; Break-Shop Bump'n: 1:30, 4 & 6 p.m.; Lasertainment's Laser Hits Show: High-powered aerial laser beams dance above guests while colorful images light up a gigantic screen – all choreographed to music. Located outdoors at the intersection of Cosgrove St. and Randall Ave. 9:15 p.m.

HERITAGE SQUARE: ShenaniGuns Comedy Wild West Show: Located east of Heritage Square and north of the Skyride, noon, 3 & 6 p.m.; Kenny Ahern: 5:30 p.m.

LITTLE FARM HANDS: A hands-on agricultural experience for children. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Minnesota Soybean Growers Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thank a Farmer Magic Show: noon, 4 & 6 p.m.; NORTHWOODS: Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound: 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show: 11 a.m., 1:30, 5 & 7 p.m.;

PARADE: A 14-block route through the fairgrounds, featuring a high school marching band competition, visiting royalty and special attractions. 2 p.m.

PET CENTER: Giant Sing Along: A participatory public art installation that invites guests to belt out tunes. On Murphy Av. across from the Pet Center. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Luminarium Exxopolis: A walk-through sculpture of winding paths. Located at Cooper St. and Murphy Av. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $4; under 5 free.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Farm-to-School Films: 7 p.m.

RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: David Malmberg: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.

VISITOR'S PLAZA: Fairchild & Fairborn Mascots: Free photo opportunities and autograph sessions. 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

THE X-ZONE: Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: 11 a.m., 1, 4 & 5:30 p.m. 3rd Lair Skatepark at the X-Zone: Athletes demonstrate their skills on skateboards, in-line skates and BMX bikes, noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 & 6 p.m.

DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: 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.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: 4-H Livestock Demonstrations: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Milking Demonstrations: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; Moo Sample Station: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;

DNR PARK: Fire Tower: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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 Kimono Demonstration and Dance: Festival of Nations Stage, noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.

PET CENTER: Northern Sky Kennel Hunting Dogs: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m.

JUDGING

AGSTAR ARENA: English Horse Show: Halter Class: 8 a.m. & 2 p.m.; 4-H Dairy Showcase: 1 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Make It Better With Butter Contest: 10 a.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: High School Robotics Competition: 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: 4-H Poultry Prince and Princess Scholarship Contest: noon; Open Class Lamb Lead: 9:45 a.m.

WARNER COLISEUM: English Horse Show: Performance Class: 8:30 a.m., noon & 6 p.m.

ANIMALS

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Hand Milking Demonstrations: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; Talk to the Animals: 12:20 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Learn about animal agriculture production, veterinary science and the birthing process. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nursery of Knowledge Presentations and Displays: 9 a.m.

PET CENTER: Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; St. Paul Police K-9 Demonstrations: 7 p.m.; Minnesota Disc Dog Club: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Baa Booth: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

SWINE BARN: Oink Booth: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

HOME AND HOBBIES

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Exhibit: Sample flights of Minnesota craft beers. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Also educational stations and interactive programs at noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Minnesota Wine Country: Presentations and tastings of Minnesota vineyards and wineries. Daily programs from area winemakers, chefs and experts. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.; Beyond Apples: Other Fruits We Can Grow in Minnesota: 10 a.m.; Ask the Grape Grower: 11 a.m.; From Garden to Showroom: 11 a.m.; Lazy Gardening: noon; Discover Culinary Herbs: 1 p.m.; Growing Apples in Minnesota: 2 p.m.; Arranging With Gladiolus: 3 p.m.; Learn to Grow a Straw Bale Garden: 4 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: An exhibition of needlework, crafts, baking

and canning by Minnesota residents. 9 a.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Mason Jar Mania: 10 a.m., noon; Urban Beekeeping: noon; Deep Learning While Helping Hungry: 2 p.m.; Transforming Waste Into Wearables: 4 p.m.; Beautiful Countertops From Sustainable and Recycled Materials: 5 p.m.; Woodshop Rides the Rails: 6 p.m.