Day 11: Minnesota History Day

Sunday, Sept. 1

MINNESOTA HISTORY DAY: An action-packed lineup in Carousel Park of music, historical characters, dancing, trivia, and Minnesota Historical Society displays and resource tables. Programming presented by the Minnesota Historical Society in partnership with the State Fair Foundation.

MUSIC

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

DNR PARK: Roxxy Hall Band: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 7 p.m.

GRANDSTAND: Amateur Talent Contest Finals: 7:30 p.m. Free.

HERITAGE SQUARE: Crankshaft & the Gear Grinders: 2, 3 & 4 p.m.; Blue Wolf Bluegrass: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Chastity Brown: 7 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: Eric Paslay: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; The Quebec Sisters Band: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Michael Salgado: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Songblast: 6 p.m.; Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers: 8:30 p.m.

RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: The Irish Brigade: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.; The Fairlanes: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Quiz Show: 5:30 p.m.; Moo Live: 11 a.m., 3 & 4 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.

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.; Put Out That Fire!: Try laser fire extinguishing. 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: Rhythm & Swing: 1 & 4 p.m.; Granite City Cloggers: 3 & 6 p.m.; Square Dance ABC: 5 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 play; Jared Sherlock: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5 p.m.; Break-Shop Bump'n: 1:30, 4, 5:30 & 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.

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

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

WARNER COLISEUM: Western Horse Show, Performance Class: 8 a.m., 12:30 & 6 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

4-H BULDING: 4-H Fashion Revue: 6:30 p.m.

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Cooking With Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Looking in the Beehive: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: 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.

EDUCATION BUILDING: Minnesota Lace Society: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

HERITAGE SQUARE: Blacksmith Demonstrations: 9 a.m., noon, 3 & 6 p.m.; Woodturner Demonstrations: 9 a.m., 1, 4 & 8 p.m.

JUDGING

AGSTAR ARENA: FFA Beef Cattle Showmanship and Market Beef Show: 10 a.m.; FFA Beef Cattle Breeding Heifers: 11 a.m.; Beef Open Class Supreme Champion: 6 p.m.; FFA Breeding Sheep: 8 a.m. & 1 p.m.

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

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Rooster Crowing Contest: 11 a.m.; Dairy Goat Open Class: 8, 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 5:15 p.m.

SWINE BARN: FFA Market Swine and Showmanship: 8 a.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.

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 from Minnesota vineyards and wineries.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: 2 p.m.; Lazy Gardening: noon; Crop Art at the State Fair: 11 a.m.; Growing Dazzling Dahlias: 1 p.m.; Getting the Most From Your Garden: 10 a.m.; Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer: 3 & 5 p.m.

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