Music
 
GRANDSTAND: State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals: 8 p.m.
 
DNR PARK: Pete Neuman and the Real Deal: noon, 2, 4, 6, 7 & 8 p.m.
 
HERITAGE SQUARE: Steve Kaul & the Brass Kings: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen: 2, 3 & 4 p.m.; White Iron Band: 6:30 & 7:45 p.m.
 
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: High & Mighty: 7:30 & 9 p.m.; Laura MacKenzie Trio: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Mariachi Flor y Canto: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.
 
LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: Flag Raising: 10:25 a.m.; The McClymonts: 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.; Joe Robinson: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; The Bad Larrys: 6 p.m.; The Cleverlys: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Tapes 'n Tapes: 8:30 p.m.
 
RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: Papa John & the Cool Club: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Red Johnson: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.
 
THE X-ZONE: Teen Battle of the Bands Winners: 5:30 & 7 p.m. FAMILY FARE 4-H BUILDING: Harkness Stage Players: 5, 8 & 11:30 p.m.;
 
4-H Fashion Revue Show: Harkness Stage. 6:30 p.m.; Share the Fun Showcase: Erickson Stage. 6:30 p.m.
 
CAROUSEL PARK: Celebrate Minnesota history with live entertainment, trivia contests, kids' crafts and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
DAIRY BUILDING: Princess Kay and her court will have their likenesses carved into 90-lb. blocks of butter. 9:30 a.m.
 
DNR PARK: Last Chance Forever: Bird of Prey Conservancy. 11 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m.; Fire Tower: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Smokey Bear: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; LaserShot Booth: Interactive shooting and archery range. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Busting Buckthorn! What You Need to Know About Invasive Plants: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Prevent Weeds and Other Invasives From Hitchhiking: 1 & 5 p.m.
 
EDUCATION BUILDING: Educational and health institutions share information, free giveaways. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Zumba Dance: 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Square Dance ABC:11 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
 
FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Sheltered Reality: 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Sean Emery: 12:30 & 5 p.m.; Monster Shop Bump'N: 1:30, 4, 5:30 & 7 p.m.; Catholic Mass: 9:15 a.m.
 
GIANT SING ALONG: A participatory public art installation that invites guests to belt out tunes. On Murphy Av. across from the Pet Center.
 
HERITAGE SQUARE: Blacksmith Demonstrations: 9 a.m., noon, 3 & 6 p.m.; Woodturner Demonstrations: 9 a.m., 1, 4 & 8 p.m.
 
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: O'Shea Irish Dancers: noon, 1:30, 3 & 4:30 p.m.
 
J.V. BAILEY HOUSE: "Fairs, Circuses and All Things Fun:" Selected artworks from the Minnesota Museum of Art. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; History Walking Tour: Those who finish the History Walking Tour can visit the J.V. Bailey House and receive a free 2011 State Fair Commemorative Art Poster, created by Minnesota artist Steve Thomas, while supplies last. 9 a.m.
 
LEINIE LODGE BANDSHELL: Prayer at the Fair: 9:15 a.m.
 
LITTLE FARM HANDS: A hands-on agricultural experience for children. 8 a.m.
 
HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND COMPETITION: Worthington. 2 p.m.
 
MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Ag Magic Show: noon, 4 & 6 p.m.
 
NORTHWOODS: Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound: 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Ironjack Timber Team: 11 a.m., 1:30, 5 & 7 p.m.
 
THE X-ZONE: 3rd Lair Skate Park: Athletes demonstrate their gravity-defying skills on skateboards, in-line skates and BMX bikes. 11 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Flippenout: Trampoline shows with synchronized performances including snowboards and skis. Noon, 3 & 6 p.m.
 
ANIMALS
 
CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Make It Better With Butter Contest: 10 a.m.; Milking Demonstrations: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 & 6 p.m.; Hand Milking: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; Talk to the Animals: 12:20 p.m.; Great Minnesota Moo-Off: 2:30 p.m.
 
HERITAGE SQUARE: Log Cabin Demonstrations: 9 a.m.; Doggies of the Wild West: A western-themed variety show featuring eight stunt performing dogs. Located east of Heritage Square. Noon, 3 & 6 p.m.
 
JUDGING ARENA: FFA Market Steers and Showmanship: 10 a.m.; FFA Beef Cattle: 11 a.m.; Beef Cattle Supreme Championship Female and Bull: 6 p.m.
 
MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Learn about animal agriculture production, veterinary science and the birthing process. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Princess Kay of the Milky Way Appearance: 10 a.m.; FFA Talent Showcase: 1-3 p.m., 5 p.m.
 
PET CENTER: Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; St. Paul Police K-9 Unit Demonstration: 7 p.m.
 
SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Open Class Toggenburg Dairy Goats Seniors and Groups: 8 a.m.; Open Class Alpine Dairy Goats: 9:30 a.m.; Rooster Crowing Contest: 11 a.m.; Open Class Recorded Grades Dairy Goats: 2:30 p.m.; Best Junior and Senior Dairy Goat Does in Show: 5:15 p.m.
 
SWINE BARN: Oink Booth: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Pig Tales: In the sow and litter pen, with trivia and prizes. 11 a.m.; FFA Dorset, Southdown, Hampshire Sheep: 8 a.m.; FFA Market Swine and Showmanship: 8 a.m.; FFA Suffolk Sheep, All Other Meat Breeds and Showmanship: 1 p.m.
 
WARNER COLISEUM: Quarter Horse, Open Performance and Saddle Club Classes: 8 a.m., 12:30 & 6:30 p.m.
 
HOME AND HOBBIES
 
AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Demonstrations and exhibits from agricultural and horticultural groups. 9 a.m.9 p.m.; 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.; Make a Wreath: Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, noon; "Bewitched" - State Fair Dahlia Show: noon-9 p.m.; Meet the Winemaker: Cannon River Winery, 2-5 p.m.; Bulbs, Tubers and Roots, Oh My!: Anoka County Master Gardener, 10 a.m.; How to Amend Landscapes and Garden Soils: Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, 11 a.m.; The Incredible Dahlia: Ramsey County Master Gardener, 1 p.m.
 
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Vatican City Mango Macaroons: 11 a.m.; Italian Cooking Philosophy: 1 p.m.; French Quick Breads: 3 p.m. Dutch Quick Breads: 5 p.m.
 
FINE ARTS CENTER: Competitions, invited shows and demonstrations. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: A showcase of renewable energy and exhibits on air, water, land, green buildings and organic agriculture. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sustainable Home Design: 9:30 a.m.; Passive House in the Woods: 11 a.m.; Designing and Remodeling for a Green Kitchen: 1 p.m.; Improving Efficiency With Traditional Construction Methods: 2:30 p.m.; Renewing the Countryside - Preparing Local and Organic Food: 4:30 p.m.; Conservation Principles and Minimizing Energy Use: 6 p.m.