Day 3: 4-H Day

Saturday, Aug. 24

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: Sammy Hagar's Four Decades of Rock: With Buckcherry. 7:30 p.m., $35.

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

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

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

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

FAMILY FARE

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.

EDUCATION BUILDING: Square Dance ABC: 9 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Royal Sil-O-Ets Cloggers: 10 a.m.; Rhythm & Swing: 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.; West Coast Swing Dancers: 1 & 6 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: 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.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5 p.m.; Break-Shop Bump'n: 1:30,4 & 6 p.m.; 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.; The Okee Dokee Brothers: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 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.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Armenian Dance Ensemble: noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.

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

VISITOR'S PLAZA: Fairchild & Fairborn Mascots: Free photo opportunities and autograph sessions. 11 a.m. & 4 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.; Moo Sample Station: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Kids Who Love to Bake: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 & 3 p.m.

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

JUDGING

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Minnesota State Fair Home Brew Competition Final Judging: 11 a.m.

AGSTAR ARENA: English Horse Show: Halter Class: 7:30 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.

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

WARNER COLISEUM: English Horse Show: Performance Class: 6 p.m.; 4-H Beef Showmanship: 8 a.m.; 4-H Dairy Show: 9 a.m.; 4-H Chicken BBQ Contest: 8:30 a.m.

ANIMALS

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

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.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Baa Booth: 8 a.m.-8 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.; Hydroponics: 10 a.m.; Growing Apples in Minnesota: 11 a.m.; Starting Seeds Indoors: noon; Organic Lawn Care: 1 p.m.; Eat From Your Garden Year-Round: 2 p.m.; Growing Glorius Gladiolus: 4 p.m.; Is Beekeeping for Me?: 5 p.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Easy, Beneficial Rain Barrels: 10 a.m.; Urban and Suburban Homestead: noon; Eco Fashion Show: 2 & 4 p.m.; Fix It, Don't Nix It: 5 p.m.; Permaculture and Resiliency: 6 p.m.