Minnesota State Fair calendar for Tuesday, Aug. 29: Military Appreciation Day

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY: Active and retired military and veterans receive an admission discount at the gate with valid documentation of service. Early-bird specials at Mighty Midway and Kidway until 1 p.m.

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: John Mellencamp: With Carlene Carter. 7:30 p.m.

DNR PARK: The Rockin DJs: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 & 8 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Adam Sandhurst & the Jolly Jammers: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Frogleg: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Takin' It to the Limit: 8 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: The 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" Band: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Hot Club of Cowtown: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; the Malpass Brothers: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Chris Janson: 8:30 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Rhythm of the Saints Percussion: 6:30 p.m.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: The Riddle Brothers: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; Pat Donohue: 3, 4 & 5 p.m.; Heiruspecs: 8 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

4-H BUILDING: 4-H Performing Arts: 5:30 p.m.

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Veterans Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.; Kids Flower Detective: 10 a.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Stage: Moo Sample Station: Enjoy free dairy treats from local vendors 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Moo Booth: AGDAY365: 12:30 p.m.; Moo Booth: Watch cows being milked and join fun activities and competitions. Hours vary; Moo Booth: Moo Live: Presentations and interactive activities highlighting cows and agriculture. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Moo Booth: Moo Quiz Show. 5:30 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: A variety of educational exhibitors and artwork by Minnesota students. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Pleasant Valley Cloggers: 9 a.m.; Tech Ed First Robotics: Demonstrations and competitions by high schools students. 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Come Square Dance: 11:30 a.m.; Wild Rose Cloggers: 6:30 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Meet authors and alphabet activities. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Math On-A-Stick: A space for kids and families to explore math concepts. Go on a number scavenger hunt, play and sort with shapes, use the spiral machine, take the pentagon challenge. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuey the Comic Stunt Juggler: 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.

FINE ARTS CENTER: An annual exhibition that is the result of a juried competition. See the original 2017 State Fair Commemorative Art created by St. Paul artist Ta-coumba Aiken. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Studio: Here: Each day of the fair, a practicing Minnesota artist will create artwork and interact with fair guests. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Be a Fine Arts Detective: Find clues to discover artwork throughout the fine arts exhibition and earn a ribbon for finding all the pieces. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

FIREWORKS: West of the grandstand, following the grandstand concert sometime between 10-11 p.m.

GIANT SING ALONG: Group karaoke; south side of Murphy Av. between Underwood and Cooper Sts. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

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

LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: The 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division Centennial Celebration Ceremony: 9:45 a.m.; Military Appreciation Day Flag Raising and Flyover: 10:25 a.m.

LITTLE FARM HANDS: Hands-on agricultural education exhibit for children. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER MUSEUM: See how newspapers were made before the use of modern machinery. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

NORTHWOODS: All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash: 11 a.m., 2 & 4:40 p.m.; Timberworks Lumberjack Show: Noon, 3, 5:30 & 7 p.m.

OLD IRON SHOW: Reminiscent of the old Machinery Hill, rare and fully operational antique farm equipment is displayed and demonstrated. Near Little Farm Hands on Lee Avenue between Underwood and Cooper streets. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: History on-a-Schtick: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Kenny Ahern: 6 p.m.

SHEEP BARN: Baa Booth: An educational exhibit featuring sheep displays and hands-on activities. Hours vary.

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.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DRIVEN TO DISCOVER: Meet researchers and participate in a study. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

VISITORS PLAZA: Fairchild and Fairborn Appearance: Pose with state fair mascot Fairchild and his sidekick, Fairborne. 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

WALKING HISTORY TOUR: A free self-guided tour to discover State Fair history. Brochures available throughout the fairgrounds.

WARNER COLISEUM: An Evening With Equine: A display of equine artistry with Northern Lake Vaulters, We Can Ride and Windy Ridge Riders Drill Team. 6 p.m.

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

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Ask the Cider Maker: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Looking Inside the Hive: 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30 p.m.; Cooking with Honey: 11, 11:30 a.m. & noon; Ask the Grape Grower: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4, 5 p.m.; Beekeeper's Corner: Mini classes on beekeeping topics. 3, 3:15, 3:30 & 3:45 p.m. Turning Beer Into Food: 5 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Stage: Moo Booth: Make It Better With Butter Contest: 10 a.m.; Hand Milking: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Needleworkers Guild of Minnesota: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Upper Midwest Bead Society: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

DNR PARK: Paddleboard and Kayak Demonstrations. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.

PET CENTER: Twin Cities Obedience Training Club: 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m. Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; Training Tips & Tricks with Rhonda Maeth. 6 p.m.; St. Paul Police K-9 Foundation: 7 p.m.

JUDGING

4-H BUILDING: 4-H Chef for a Day Cook-Off: 6 p.m.

AGSTAR ARENA: Signature Class Cutting Horse Competition: 3 p.m.; Boer Goats Open Class: 8 a.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: 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.; Poultry Open Class Judging: Chickens, Turkey and Waterfowl: 9 a.m.

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

ANIMALS

DNR PARK: Raptor Displays and Flying Demonstrations: 11 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m. (Except Aug. 30.)

HORSE BARN: Aisle of Breeds: Showcase of different types of horses. Meet the horses and their owners and ask questions. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: This agricultural education exhibit is the birthplace of nearly 200 animals, including calves, lambs and piglets, during the fair's 12-day run. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Meet the Animals: Q&A with Minnesota FFA members and their animals. 10 a.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Hop, Flop & Sniff: See a sampling of rabbit breeds and distinguish the variations of sizes, shapes, fur types, colors, tails and ears. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

HOME AND HOBBIES

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: State Floral Association: "A Feast of Flowers:" Local florists present floralscapes that depict a different occasion or event within our daily lives with an abundance of beautiful fresh flowers and plants. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The Common Table: Minnesota Eats: An interactive exhibit that seeks to inspire Minnesotans to get connected to the food they eat, centered around six areas of action: buy local, eat local, grow food, nurture soil, promote justice and reduce waste. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. State Flower Show: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Pruning Young Trees and Old Shrubs: 10 a.m.; Recipe Card Roundup: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.; Successful Composting: 11 a.m.; Minnesota Grape Growers Association: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; the Story of Seed, Feed and Flour Sacks: 1 p.m.; Straw Bale Gardening All Over This Planet: 2 p.m.; Organic Lawn Care: 2 p.m.; the Monarch Butterfly: Conservation of the State's Favorite Insect: 3 p.m.; Garden Art: Let the Budding Artist Flower Out of You: 4 p.m.; Done With Grass: Alternatives to Lawns: 4 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Wine & Chocolate Pairings: 3:30 p.m.