Day 10: FFA Day

August 31, 2013 at 12:04PM
Provided by the Minnesota State Fair Llama showing isn't always as easy as one would think.
Llama showing isn’t always as easy as one would think. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Saturday, Aug. 31

FFA DAY

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - SOLD OUT: With Talib Kweli and Chance the Rapper. 7:30 p.m.

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

DNR PARK: Ecuador Manta: 7, 8 & 9 p.m.; Darlene and the Boys: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: St. Cloud State University Dixieland Band: 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

HERITAGE SQUARE: Minnesota Flatpicking Guitar and Duet Championships: 2 p.m.; The Boundary Water Boys: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Pieta Brown & the Sawdust Collective: 7 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Native Pride Dancers: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; The New Primitives: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: Home Free: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Rosie Flores and the Rivetors: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Kenny Neal: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Robert Randolph & the Family Band: 8:30 p.m.

RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: Patty & the Buttons: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m. Radio Joe and the JazzBos: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.;

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: FFA Hall of Fame Recognition: 1 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Milk Chug-a-lug Contest: 2:30 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Quiz Show: 5:30 p.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 all members of 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.; Emerald Ash Borer: Shake hands with a costumed character, noon & 2 p.m.; Take the Bigfoot Challenge: Leave No Trace in Minnesota: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: Square Dance ABC: noon & 6 p.m.; Wild Rose Cloggers: 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Zumba Dance: 10 a.m. & 3 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; Choo Choo Bob Show: 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.; Glen Everhart: 5:30 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Spanish Flamenco Dance & Guitar: noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.

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

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Thank a Farmer Magic Show: noon, 4 & 6 p.m.; FFA Talent Showcase: 3, 5 & 7 p.m.

NORTHWOODS: Timberworks Lumberjack Show: 11 a.m., 1:30, 5 & 7 p.m.; Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound: 10 a.m. & 3 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: A Minnesota Filmmaker's Adventures Far Away: 7 p.m.

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

WARNER COLISEUM: Western Horse Show, Performance Class: 6 p.m.

THE X-ZONE: 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.; Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: 11 a.m., 1, 4 & 5:30 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: Milking Demonstrations: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Brewing Specialty Coffee at Home: 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 & 3 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.

PET CENTER: Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc., Service Dogs: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m.; Canine College: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.

JUDGING

AGSTAR ARENA: FFA Dairy Cattle Show and Showmanship: 8:30 a.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: Dairy Goats Open Class: 8, 9:30 a.m., 1, 3:30 & 5 p.m; Rooster Crowing Contest: 11 a.m.

SWINE BARN: FFA Breeding Sheep: 8 a.m.; FFA Breeding Swine and Showmanship: 8 a.m. FFA Market Goats and Showmanship: 11 a.m.; FFA Market Lambs and Showmanship: 1 p.m.;

WARNER COLISEUM: Beef Cattle Open Class: 8 a.m. & 1 p.m.

ANIMALS

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: 8 a.m.-8 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.-9 p.m.

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

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

HOME AND HOBBIES

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Exhibit: Sample flights of Minnesota craft beers from more than 30 brewers. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Also educational stations and interactive stage programs at noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Minnesota Wine Country: Presentations and tastings of the finest wines Minnesota vineyards and wineries have to offer. Daily scheduled programs from area winemakers, chefs and experts. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.; Ask the Grape Grower: 11 a.m.; Learn to Grow a Straw Bale Garden: 4 p.m.; Growing Apples in Minnesota: 11 a.m.; Lazy Gardening: noon; What's Growing On: U of M Extension Master Gardeners: 1 p.m.; The World of Bonsais: 2 p.m.; Getting the Most From Your Garden: 10 a.m.; Is Beekeeping for Me?: 5 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: An exhibition of needlework, crafts, baking and canning by Minnesota residents. 9 a.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Healthy Local Food Cooking: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.; Chickens in the City: noon; Minnesota Drinking Water Taste Test: 10 a.m.; Refashion Your Wardrobe With Sassy Secondhand Style: noon & 2 p.m.; Electric Vehicles in Minnesota: 4 p.m.; How to Assess a Building for Solar: 5 p.m.; Food, Nature and Culture: Building an Urban Oasis: 6 p.m.

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