Minnesota State Fair schedule: Saturday, Sept. 5

FFA DAY: Visit the barns and animal competition areas for Future Farmers of America livestock judging and programs.

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: The Avett Brothers: With Preservation Hall Jazz Band. 7:30 p.m.

4-H BUILDING: The Neighborhood Trio: 6 p.m.

CAROUSEL PARK: Doug Haining & the Twin Cities Seven: 10 a.m.; Evergreen Grass Band: 1 p.m.

DNR PARK: Peter Neuman & the Real Deal: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; Ecuador Manta: 8 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Duke Otherwise: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: The Willis Clan: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Kenny Neal: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Dallas Smith: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Reel Big Fish: 8:30 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Mike Salovich & Worldbeat: 6:30 p.m.

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

WEST END MARKET: Mark Kreitzer Band: 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.; Minnesota Bluegrass Duet Championships: 2:30 p.m.; Divas Through the Decades: 6 p.m.; The Bel Airs: 8 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: The Seed Queen: The Handmade Legacy of Lillian Colton: A puppet show. 4, 5 & 6 p.m.

CAROUSEL PARK: AARP Day: Live music, presentations and activity stations. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Life Reimagined: Noon; AARP Volunteer of the Year Award: 12:30 p.m.; Vintage Raggs: 3:30 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: Video Presentations: 8, 9, 10 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2, 6 & 7 p.m.; Allison Investigates – Does Chocolate Milk Come From Brown Cows?: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Moo Live: 11:30 a.m., 12:45, 3 & 4 p.m.; Talk to the Animals Show: 12:20 p.m.; Milk Chug-A-Lug-Contest: 2:30 p.m.; Moo Quiz Show: 5:30 p.m.

DAIRY BUILDING: Butter Sculptures: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

DNR PARK: DNR Fire Tower: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fish Pond Talks: 9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:45 p.m.; Church Basement Ladies: 11 a.m.; Smokey Bear Appearance: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Emerald Ash Borer Costumed Character: Noon & 2 p.m.; Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers: 1, 3 & 5 p.m.

EXPO PLACE: Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: 11 a.m., 1, 4 & 5:30 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Great Big Sandbox: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Alphabet Forest: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Math On-a-Stick: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5:30 p.m.; Break-Shop Bump'N: 1:30, 4 & 6 p.m.; Minnesota State Fair County Fair Talent Contest Finals: 7 p.m.

FINE ARTS CENTER: Fine Arts Exhibition: Studio: Here: Each day of the fair, a practicing Minnesota artist will create artwork and interact with fair guests. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Be a Fine Arts Detective: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR: West of the Grandstand, following the Grandstand show.
GIANT SING ALONG: On the south side of Murphy Av. between Underwood and Cooper Sts. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

HEALTH FAIR 11: On the southwest corner of Dan Patch and Cooper St. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Dao Lan Asian Dance Studio: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Karen Culture Organization of MN Dancers: Noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.; Native Pride Dancers: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.

LASERTAINMENT'S LASER HITZ SHOW: Outdoors at the intersection of Cosgrove St. and Randall Av. 9:15 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: Flag-raising Ceremony: 10:25 a.m.; Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest: 6 p.m.

LITTLE FARM HANDS: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Seed Survivor: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER MUSEUM: On the east side of Cosgrove St. on the street level of the 4-H Building. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Nursery of Knowledge: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thank a Farmer Magic Show: Noon, 4 & 6 p.m.; "Year of Ertl" Recognition: 12:30 p.m.; Recognition of Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Recipients: 1 p.m.; FFA Talent Show: 3, 5 & 7 p.m.

NORTHWOODS: All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash: 11 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.; Timberworks Lumberjack Show: Noon, 3, 5:30 & 7 p.m.

STATE FAIR MALL PARADE: 2 p.m.

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

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DRIVEN TO DISCOVER: Stop by the U's research building to participate in studies by a variety of departments, talk with researchers and learn about their work. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
VISITORS PLAZA: State Fair Mascot Appearances: 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
WARNER COLISEUM: Minnesota State Fair Horse Show: 6 p.m.

DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Milking Demonstrations: At the Moo Booth. 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; Hand Milking: At the Moo Booth. 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Midwest Machine Knitters Collaborative: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Weavers' Guild of Minnesota: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; How to Make Gin, Rum & Whiskey: 10:30 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: An Introduction to Veterinary Medicine: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.; Sheep Shearing: 2 p.m.

PET CENTER: Minnesota Disc Dog Club: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m.; Helping Paws Inc.: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; Tricks & Temperament by Smith the German Shepherd: 5:45 p.m.; St. Paul Police K-9 Demonstrations: 7 p.m.

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

JUDGING

AGSTAR ARENA: FFA Dairy Cattle and Showmanship: 8:30 a.m.

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

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Dairy Goats Open Class: 8, 9:30 a.m., 1, 3:30 & 5 p.m.; Specialty Show Rabbits Judging: 9 a.m.

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

ANIMALS

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

HORSE BARN: Aisle of Breeds: A showcase of different breeds and types of horses. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: CHS Miracle of Birth Center: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Minnesota State Floral Association Floralpalooza: Florists Helping Communities Thrive: Agriculture Horticulture Building Rotunda. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Minnesota Bonsai Society Bonsai Show: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Orchid Society of Minnesota Annual State Fair Show: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Food Freedom Radio: 10 a.m.; Weed Whacking 101 – Sustainable Weed Control Practices for Your Lawn: 10 a.m.; Looking Inside the Hive: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Growing Grapes in Minnesota: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Growing Apples in Minnesota: 11 a.m.; Cooking With Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden with Native Plants: Noon; Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Talks: Noon, 3 & 6 p.m.; Organic Hydroponics: 1 p.m.; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.; Lilies: Jewels of the Garden: 2 p.m.; Learn to Grow a Straw Bale Garden: 3 p.m.; Minnesota Eats – Immigrant Farming: 3 p.m.; Is Hobby Beekeeping for Me?: 4 p.m.; Minnesota Eats - Vegetable Repertoire: 4 p.m.; Raising Bonsais: 5 p.m.; Why Organic?: 5 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: American Sewing Guild: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

HORSE BARN: Equine Massage Therapy: 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Local Terroir: Flavors of Minnesota: 3:30 p.m.