Minnesota State Fair calendar for Monday, Sept. 4: Kids and Last Chance Day

KIDS & LAST CHANCE DAY: Kids admission (5-12) $9.

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: Sam Hunt: With LANCO and Ryan Follese. 7 p.m.

DAN PATCH PARK: Hmong American Musicians: 4-6 p.m.

DNR PARK: Axiom: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 & 8 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Chinelos de Axochiapan: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; Ambassadors of Culture: 8 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: Monroe Crossing: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Tank and the Bangas: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; C. Willie Myles: 6 p.m.; Hippo Campus: 8:30 p.m.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: The Sweet Colleens: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; Family Three: 3, 4 & 5 p.m.; Nooky Jones: 8 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: Video Presentations: Barn Stage, inside Cattle Barn. 8, 9, 10 a.m., noon, 1:30 & 2 p.m.; Moo Stage: Moo Booth: Make It Better With Butter Contest: 10 a.m.; Moo Booth: Milking Demonstrations: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Moo Live: Presentations and interactive activities highlighting cows and agriculture. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Moo Stage: Moo Sample Station: Enjoy free dairy treats from local vendors 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Hand Milking: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; Moo Booth: AGDAY365: 12:30 p.m.; Moo Booth: Watch cows being milked and join fun activities and competitions. Hours vary.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Minnesota Quilters: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Stained Glass Window & Lamp Demo — Glass Endeavors: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; From Garden to Table - Chef-Inspired Ideas For Your Own Kitchen: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

DNR PARK: Paddleboard and Kayak Demonstrations. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

DAN PATCH PARK: Hmong Minnesota Day: A day to highlight the accomplishments of Hmong Americans with an opening ceremony and specialty programming. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Hmong Minnesota Day Opening Ceremony: 10 a.m.-noon; Contemporary Hmong Art Forms: Noon-2 p.m.; Hmong LGBTQ and Hmong Americans Got Talent: 2-4 p.m.

DNR PARK: The Minnesota outdoors are showcased and aquariums show fish in their native habitats. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; DNR Fire Prevention Building: Learn about firefighting equipment and the impact of fires. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; DNR Fire Tower: 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fish Pond Talks: 9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:45 p.m.; Smokey Bear: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: Minnesota West Coast Swing Dancers: 9 a.m.; Square Dance Federation of Minnesota: 11:30 a.m.; Tapestry Folk Dance: 4 & 6:30 p.m.

EXPO PLACE: NHL Centennial Fan Arena: Celebrate a century of the National Hockey League with videos, photos and historic memorabilia.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Alphabet Forest: 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.; Steve Trash: 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.

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.

HISTORY AND HERITAGE CENTER: Showcase of the significant events, stories and traditions of the fair. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

HORSE BARN: EquiMania: Exhibits including skeletons, anatomy models and other artifacts used in caring for horses. Labor Day: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

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

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Thank a Farmer Magic Show: Labor Day: 10 a.m., noon and 3 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.

PET CENTER: Rio Gran Dog Training Academy: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 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.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: History on-a-Schtick: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Rodger Radley: 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.

SWINE BARN: Get a glimpse into the life of pig farming. Hours vary. Oink Booth: Pig Tales: Find out facts about pigs during this narrated talk and Q&A. 11 a.m.

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

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

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

JUDGING

AGSTAR ARENA: FFA Supreme Champions and Awards Program: 10 a.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: Big Cheese Cheese Carving Contest: 12:30 p.m.

WARNER COLISEUM: State Fair Horse Show: Speed Event Finals: 9 a.m.; State Fair Horse Show: Bulls & Barrels Championship: 3 & 6 p.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.

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. Sustainable Lawn Care: 10 a.m.; Recipe Card Roundup: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.; Growing Apples in Minnesota: 11 a.m.; Minnesota Grape Growers Association: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; State Fair Dahlia Show: Noon-8 p.m.; Floating Island Wetlands: 1 p.m.; DIY Organic Lawn Care: 2 p.m.; Bee Lawns: 3 p.m.; Beekeeper's Corner: Mini classes on beekeeping topics. 3, 3:15, 3:30 & 3:45 p.m.; Done With Grass: Alternatives to Lawns: 4 p.m.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Home to the finest needlework, handcrafts, baking and canning that Minnesota has to offer, along with various demonstrations held daily. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Recipe Card Roundup: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.

GRANDSTAND: The Great Minnesota Knit Together: Minnesota's largest yarnbomb — a form of street art featuring crocheted, knitted and other crafted yarn creations — will blanket topiaries on the Grandstand ramp.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: An educational exhibit with information and activities by local health and environmental organizations. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.;

DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Ask the Cider Maker: 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.