Minnesota State Fair schedule: Tuesday, Sept. 1

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY: Active military, retired military and veterans receive an admission discount when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present valid documentation of military service Early Bird specials are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games until 1 p.m. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Military Appreciation Day bargains for all fair guests.

MUSIC

4-H BUILDING: Summertime Barbershop Quartet: 11 a.m., noon & 3:30 p.m.; Noah Hoehn: 6 p.m.

DNR PARK: Thrift Store Sonata: 10 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m.; Ecuador Manta: 7 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: The Bavarian Musikmeisters: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Mollie B from RFD-TV: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Sonny Knight & the Lakers: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: The Willis Clan: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; The 34th Infantry "Red Bull" Band: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; The Wright Brothers: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Andy Grammer: 8:30 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: John Devine and Scott Mateo Davies: 6:30 p.m.

WEST END MARKET: U.S. Navy Band Country Current: 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.; The Moron Brothers: 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.; Becky Buller: 8 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

4-H BUILDING: Meet PBS Kids Characters: 9 a.m.; 4-H State Arts-In Musical Performance: 11:30 a.m., 3:30 & 5 p.m.; 4-H Performing Arts: 5:30 p.m.; 4-H Chef for a Day Cook-Off: 6 p.m.

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Veterans Ceremony: In the Veterans Garden, outside south of Ag/Hort Building. 9:30 a.m.; The Seed Queen: The Handmade Legacy of Lillian Colton: A puppet show. 10, 11 a.m. & noon.

CAROUSEL PARK: Celebrating Military Families: Create thank you cards for local veterans, interactive games and opportunities to win prizes. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

DAIRY BUILDING: Butter Sculptures: Princess Kay and her court will each have their likeness carved into 90-lb. blocks of butter by a sculptor. 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.; Junior Bass Fishing Clubs: 11 a.m.; Smokey Bear Appearance: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Emerald Ash Borer Costumed Character: Noon & 2 p.m.; Stand Up Paddleboarding: 1 p.m.; Take to the Trail: 3 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: A showcase of educational exhibitors. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Pleasant Valley Cloggers: 10, 11 a.m. & noon; Robot Demonstration: 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m.; Collide Theatrical Dance Co.: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m.; ABC Square Dancing: 1 & 3:30 p.m.; Ifrah Mansour: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.; Wild Rose Cloggers: 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

EXPO PLACE: Military Appreciation Day: See military vehicles up close, activities and demonstrations. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Great Big Sandbox: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Alphabet Forest: Meet authors and alphabet activities. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Math On-a-Stick: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Kenny Ahern: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 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: 7 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: Information on food allergies, flu shots, blood pressure checks, glucose readings and more. On the southwest corner of Dan Patch and Cooper St. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

HORSE BARN: EquiMania: Exhibits including skeletons, anatomy models and other artifacts used in caring for horses. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Paulino Brener – Storyteller: Noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: Flag-raising Ceremony: 9:45 a.m.; Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest: 6 p.m.

LITTLE FARM HANDS: A hands-on agricultural education exhibit for children. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Seed Survivor: An interactive exhibit that explains what plants need to grow. 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.

MINNESOTA TERRITORIAL PIONEERS CABIN: The log cabin displays artifacts from territorial times. On the west side of Underwood St. between Carnes and Judson Avs. 9 a.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Nursery of Knowledge: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thank a Farmer Magic Show: Noon, 4 & 6 p.m.

STATE FAIR MALL PARADE: The parade route begins near the Haunted House, heads north on Cosgrove Street, west on Randall Avenue and south on Underwood Street. 2 p.m.

SWINE BARN: Oink Booth: 9 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.

WISER LIVING: An interactive exhibit designed to help visitors learn about products and services to maximize independence. On the east side of Cosgrove Street, on the street level of the 4-H Building, outside 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

THE X-ZONE: Summer Series Championships: Noon-3 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: Weavers' Guild of Minnesota: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Lady Slipper Needle Arts Society: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Swedish Wire Weaving: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nordic Ware Baking Demonstration: 10:30 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m.

PET CENTER: Twin Cities Obedience Training Club: 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 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.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: ReUSE DIY Project Demos: 10 a.m., 1, 3:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Agriculture: From First Peoples to New Immigrants Cooking Demonstration: ► 1 p.m. ◄ 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.

WISER LIVING: An interactive exhibit designed to help visitors learn about products and services to maximize independence. On the east side of Cosgrove Street, on the street level of the 4-H Building, outside 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

JUDGING

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Make It Better With Butter: 10 a.m.; Agrilympics: Celebrity Farm Animal Calling Contest: 12:20 p.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Sheep Open Class: 8, 8:30, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.

SWINE BARN: Swine Open Class: 8 a.m.; Swine Open Class: Junior Skill-A-Thon: 11 a.m.; Swine Open Class: Supreme Boar and Gilt: 3:30 p.m.

WARNER COLISEUM: Dairy Cattle Open Class: 10 a.m.

ANIMALS

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.; Raising Meat Goats: 2 p.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Baa Booth: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

HOME AND HOBBIES

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Minnesota State Flower Show: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Minnesota State Floral Association Floralpalooza: Florists Helping Communities Thrive: Local florist members present handmade fresh, floral interpretations of noteworthy nonprofit organizations in Minnesota, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Metro Blooms, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Executive Women's International Literacy Initiative, Can Do Canines, Feed My Starving Children and Operation Homefront. Located in the Agriculture Horticulture Building Rotunda. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.;Container Gardening Revisited: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.; Looking Inside the Hive: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Sweetie Pie Seed Giveaway: 10 a.m.-noon; The Story of Seed, Feed and Flour Sacks: 11 a.m.; Growing Grapes in Minnesota: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Cooking With Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Pruning Young Trees and Old Shrubs: Noon & 4 p.m.; Organic Hydroponics: 1 p.m.; Be a Kid Flower Detective: 1-5 p.m.; The Future of Food: 1 p.m.; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.; Backyard Composting: 2 p.m.; Learn to Grow a Straw Bale Garden: 3 p.m.; Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Talks: 3 & 6 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: The Great Minnesota Get-Together: Where Fair Food Meets Local Wine: 3:30 p.m.