MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: Kid Rock with Blackberry Smoke: 7:30 p.m.

CAROUSEL PARK: Fair-Well-to-Summer Dance Party: Teens and young adults can show off their dance moves as DJs Mad Mardigan, Dudley D and Ben Quam spin tunes. 8 p.m.

DNR PARK: Red Rock Swing Band: 10, 11 a.m., 2, 4, 7 & 8 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: The Okee Dokee Brothers: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: CAAM Chinese Dance Theater: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Native Pride Dancers: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Salsabrosa: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: Robinella: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; The California Honeydrops: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound: 8:30 p.m.

RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: The Flemming Fold: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m.; The Mellow Fellows: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Minnesota State Fiddle Contest: 2 p.m.; White Iron Band: 7:30 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

4-H BUILDING: 4-H State Arts-In Musical Performance: 11:30 a.m., 3:30, 5 & 7:30 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: Cow milking, fun & educational activities, dairy and beef cattle showcase, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Video Presentations: 8, 9, 10 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2, 6 & 7 p.m.; Moo Sample Station: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; My American Farm: 11 a.m.; Moo Live: 11:30 a.m., 12:45 & 3 p.m.; Talk to the Animals Show: 12:20 p.m.; Milk Moo-Stache Contest: 2:30 p.m. Moo Quiz Show: 5:30 p.m.

DNR PARK: Adopt-a-River Trash Sculpture: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 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.; Smokey Bear: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash: Noon; Emerald Ash Borer: Noon & 2 p.m.; Volcanoes in Minnesota: 1 p.m.; Lake Superior Agates: 3 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: High School Robotics Competition: 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m.; Wild Rose Cloggers: 10 & 11 a.m.; Minnesota Square Dance Federation: Noon & 3:30 p.m.; Duniya Drum & Dance: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 p.m.; Swing Dancing by TC Swing: 1 & 4:30 p.m.; Collide Theatrical Dance Company: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; Zumba Fitness: 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Alphabet Forest: Alphabet activities for all ages. Take pictures with Fair Letters, create alphabet Ferris wheels and more. Daily author appearances, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Great Big Sandbox: Dig, scoop and burrow your way through this sandbox for kids. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5 p.m.; Break-Shop Bump'N: 1:30, 4 & 6 p.m.; Minnesota State Fair County Fair Talent Contest, 7 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.

HORSE BARN: EquiMania: An interactive education center for horse lovers. 9 a.m.-7 p.m

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Filipino Dancers: Noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: Amateur Talent Contest, 6 p.m.

LITTLE FARM HANDS: A hands-on agricultural experience for children. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Seed Survivor: An interactive exhibit that encourages children to understand the elements plants need to grow. 8 a.m.; Old Iron Show: Rare, valuable and fully operational antique farm equipment is displayed. Located on Lee Av., north of Little Farm Hands. 8 a.m.

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

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Career Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine: 10 a.m., 4 p.m.; Thank a Farmer Magic Show: Noon, 4 & 6 p.m.; Dairy Goodness with Princess Kay Finalists: 3 p.m.

NORTHWOODS: Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show: 11 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.; Timberworks Lumberjack Show: Noon, 3, 5:30 & 7 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.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Healthy Local Food Films: 7 p.m.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: Kier MusiComedy Impressions: 5:30 p.m.

SWINE BARN: Oink Booth: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Pig Tales: 11 a.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DRIVEN TO DISCOVER: Distracted Driving Simulator: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Familial Cancer Testing Study: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Make the Grade in Diabetes Control: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; R U @ Rsk 4 T1D?: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Know Your Drink Study: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Minnesota Veterans Coming Home Study: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Rainbow Heart Health: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Colon Cancer: iPrevent. iTreat. iBeat: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Brain Power: 3-9 p.m.; Gopher Kids Study: 3-9 p.m.; The Kid Talk Study: How Do Kids Think About Language?: 3-9 p.m.; Learn Your Lipids for Prevention of Familial Heart Disease: 3-9 p.m.; Understanding Fitness' Function in Determining Activity Study: 3-9 p.m.; Safe Schools Survey: 3-9 p.m.

VISITORS PLAZA: Fairchild and Fairborne Mascot Appearances: Free photo opportunities and autograph sessions. 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

WEST END MARKET: Open Eye Figure Theatre: 10, 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.; Theatre Unbound: 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

THE X-ZONE: Skateboard and BMX Bike Demonstrations: Noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 & 6 p.m.

DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: 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.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: 4-H Livestock Demonstrations: Barn Stage. 8 a.m., 4 & 6 p.m.; 4-H Livestock Demonstrations: Land O Lakes Stage. 9, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Milking Demonstrations: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; Hand Milking Demonstrations: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Norwegian Baking Traditions: 10:30 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.

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

PET CENTER: St. Paul Police K-9 Foundation Demonstration: 7 p.m.; Minnesota 4-H Agility Demonstration: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: ReUSE Room Demonstrations: 10 a.m., 1, 3:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Renewing the Countryside Cooking: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DRIVEN TO DISCOVER: Cooking with Kids in Rural Minnesota: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

JUDGING

4-H BUILDING: 4-H Judging and displays: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; 4-H Chef for a Day Cook-Off: 2 & 6 p.m.

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

AGSTAR ARENA: Draft Horse Halter: 7:30 a.m.

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

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: FFA Landscape Design and Construction Competition Displays: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship: 8 a.m.; Open Class Sheep, 2 p.m.

SWINE BARN: 4-H Lamb Lead Show, Showmanship: 8 a.m.

WARNER COLISEUM: 4-H Beef Showmanship: 8 a.m.; 4-H Chicken BBQ Contest: 8:30 a.m.; Draft Horse Hitch Show: 6 p.m.

ANIMALS

AGSTAR ARENA: 4-H Purple Ribbon Livestock Auction: 5:45 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Cattle Extravaganza: Noon-3 p.m.

HORSE BARN: Aisle of Breeds: Horse Breed Showcase: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Sheep and Goat Demonstrations: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Urban Chicken Farming: 2 p.m.

PET CENTER: Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; Greyhound Pets of America Minnesota: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.

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

HOME AND HOBBIES

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless noted): The Common Table: 9 a.m.; Minnesota Department of Agriculture: 9 a.m.; Florapalooza's "Zoo-Tanical": 9 a.m.; University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science: 9 a.m.; Sustainable Gardening: 10 a.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ask the Grape Grower: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Growing a Less Turf Yard, 11 a.m.; From Honeycrisp to Honey Bees: University of Minnesota Walking Tour: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Food for Bees - A Pollinator's Garden: noon; Minnesota Gladiolus Society Show, noon-9 p.m.; Every Landscape Needs a Rain Garden: 1 p.m.; Clean Hydroponic Produce: 2 p.m.; How to Grow Glorious Gladiolus: 3 p.m.; Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild: 3 & 6 p.m.; How to Grow Giant Pumpkins, Squash and Watermelons: 4 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Weavers Guild of Minnesota: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Polymer Clay Guild: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wood Carvers: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Touring Minnesota Wine Country: 12:30 p.m.; Pairing Minnesota Wine & Chocolate: 3:30 p.m.; Explore Minnesota: 5 p.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Eco-Friendly Countertops: 10 a.m.; Natural Foods & Decoratives from Woods or Backyard: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Use Plants to Attract & Observe Pollinators & Beneficial Insects: Noon; Sustainable Fashion for Everyone: Noon & 2 p.m.; From Garbage to Georgeous: 4 p.m.; One Solution to Clothing Pollution: Waste to Wearables: 5 & 6 p.m.