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Thursday, Aug. 28: Seniors Day

August 17, 2014 at 12:47PM

Ann Chesin laughed when she realized she was stuck on top of a cooler after wiping down the dancing neon hot dogs at her Chico Dogs food stand at the Fair. She did eventually get down with the help of husband Bruce. This will be their 16th season. The opening of the 2014 Minnesota State Fair is less than a week away and the place is hopping. ] Thursday, August 14, 2014. GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com (Tom Wallace — DML - Star Tribune Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Seniors (65 & over) admitted for $8. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Seniors Day bargains for all fair guests.

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: Fall Out Boy: With Paramore and Bad Suns. 7 p.m.

DNR PARK: Ecuador Manta: 8 & 9 p.m.; BLT Band: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 5 p.m.; Michael Monroe: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.; Ali V: 6 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: INY Asian Dance Theater: 10:45 a.m., noon & 1:15 p.m.; Italian Organ Grinders: Noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30; Grupo Esplendor: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.; GB Leighton: 7:30 & 8:45 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: Sourdough Slim and Robert Armstrong: 11:45 a.m.; Six Appeal: 1 & 2:30 p.m.; Natalie Stovall & the Drive: 3:30 & 4:45 p.m.; Dr. Dog: 8:30 p.m.

RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: Jim Berner's Music Legends: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.; The Joey Johnson Band: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: The Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins: 2, 3 & 4 p.m.; Deke Dickerson with the Trashmen: 7:30 p.m.

FAMILY FARE

4-H BUILDING: 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.

CAROUSEL PARK: Jovonta Patton & Deliverance for Youth: 11:30 a.m.; Hmong Peace Dancers: 12:15 p.m.; Grupo de Danzas Colombianas: 1 p.m.; Somali Youth Dancers: 1:45 p.m.; Larry Yazzie & Native Pride Dancers: 2:15 p.m.; Aztec Dance Group: 3 p.m.; Duniya Drum & Dance: 3:45 p.m.; Gotta Dance Line Dancers: 4:30 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Moo Booth: Cow milking, fun & educational activities, dairy and beef cattle showcase, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Video Presentations: 9, 10 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m.; Moo Sample Station: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.; My American Farm: 11 a.m.; Moo Live: 11:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

DNR PARK: Fish Pond Talks: Quarter to the hour. 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Adopt-a-River Trash Sculpture: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Smokey Bear: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Last Chance Forever: The Bird of Prey Conservancy: 11 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m.; Outdoors Family Feud: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Emerald Ash Borer: Noon & 2 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: High School Robotics Competition: 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m.; Minneami Salsa: 10, 11 a.m., 1 & 4:30 p.m. Collide Theatrical Dance Company: 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.; ABC Square Dancing: Noon & 3:30 p.m.; Green T Productions: 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.

FAMILY FAIR/BALDWIN PARK: Alphabet Forest: Alphabet activities for all ages. Take pictures with Fair Letters, create alphabet Ferris wheels and more. Daily author appearances, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Great Big Sandbox: Dig, scoop and burrow your way through this sandbox for kids. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Mama Lou: American Strong Woman: 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.; Minnesota State Fair County Fair Talent Contest: 7 p.m.; Lasertainment's Laser Hits Show: High-powered aerial laser beams dance above guests while colorful images light up a gigantic screen – all choreographed to music. Located outdoors at the intersection of Cosgrove St. and Randall Ave. 9:15 p.m.;

HORSE BARN: EquiMania: An interactive education center for horse lovers. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

LEINIE LODGE BAND SHELL: Amateur Talent Contest, 6 p.m.

LITTLE FARM HANDS: A hands-on agricultural experience for children. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Seed Survivor: An interactive exhibit that encourages children to understand the elements plants need to grow. 8 a.m.; Old Iron Show: Rare, valuable and fully operational antique farm equipment is displayed. Located on Lee Av., north of Little Farm Hands. 8 a.m.

STATE FAIR MALL PARADE: A 14-block route through the fairgrounds and features a high school marching band competition, visiting royalty, floats and special attractions. 2 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Thank a Farmer Magic Show: Noon, 4 & 6 p.m.; Career Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine: in the Nursery of Knowledge. 10 a.m., 4 p.m.; Gobble, Gobble! Cluck, Cluck! Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

NORTHWOODS: Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show: 11 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.; Timberworks Lumberjack Show: Noon, 3, 5:30 & 7 p.m.

PET CENTER: Giant Sing Along: A participatory public art installation that invites guests to belt out tunes. On Murphy Av. across from the Pet Center. 9 a.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Healthy Local Food Films: 7 p.m.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: Guy Gilchrist: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.; Kenny Ahern: 5:30 p.m.

SWINE BARN: Oink Booth: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Pig Tales: 11 a.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DRIVEN TO DISCOVER: Fitness After 55: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Familial Cancer Testing Study: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Understanding Fitness' Function in Determining Activity Study: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Social Science on a Stick: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bipeds and Bad Dreams: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Develop Your Brain: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Minnesota Taste 12: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Safe Schools Survey: 3-9 p.m.; Gopher Kids Study: 3-9 p.m.; Learn Your Lipids for Prevention of Familial Heart Disease: 3-9 p.m.; Mythbusting Unreasonable Entrepreneurship: 3-9 p.m.

VISITORS PLAZA: Fairchild and Fairborne Mascot Appearances: Free photo opportunities and autograph sessions. 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

WEST END MARKET: Theatre of Fools: 10, 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.; Black Storytellers Alliance: 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

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

DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: 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; Harvesting Honey: 1, 2, 4 & 5 p.m.

CAROUSEL PARK: Senior Stretch & Stroll: UCare, Volunteers of America and SilverSneakers® present the 12th Annual State's Largest Senior Stretch & Stroll. The first 1,000 participants receive free giveaways! Registration at 9:30 a.m. for 10 a.m. event.

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

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: Icing on the Cake: 11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.

DNR PARK: Fire Tower: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: Soo Bahk Do Traditional Martial Arts: 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Bees and Honey Demonstration: 2-4 p.m.; Equine Dentistry: 2 p.m.

PET CENTER: Northstar Rottweiler Club: 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m.; Northern Sky Kennel Hunting Demonstration: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.; St. Paul Police K-9 Foundation Demonstration: 7 p.m.;

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: ReUSE Room Demonstrations: 10 a.m., 1, 3:30 & 6:30 p.m.; Renewing the Countryside Cooking: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DRIVEN TO DISCOVER: Cooking with Kids in Rural Minnesota: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

JUDGING

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Professional Designer of the Year Finals: 4 p.m.

AGSTAR ARENA: Llama Open Performance Class: 8:30 a.m.; 4-H Llama Obstacle Course and Public Relations: 5 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: Make It Better with Butter Contest: 10 a.m.; Agrilympics: Celebrity Butter Carving Contest: 12:20 p.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: FFA Landscape Design and Construction Competition Displays: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

WARNER COLISEUM: Dairy Cattle Open Class - Supreme Champion: 10 a.m.; State Fair Horse Show: 12:30 & 6 p.m.

ANIMALS

PET CENTER: Pet Surgery: 10 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Baa Booth: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

HOME AND HOBBIES

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless noted): The Common Table: 9 a.m.; Minnesota Department of Agriculture: 9 a.m.; Floralpalooza's "Zoo-Tanical": 9 a.m.; University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science: 9 a.m.; Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota Show: 9 a.m.; "Under the Big Top" Professional Floral Designer of the Year Competition: 9 a.m.; Ask the Apple Grower: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Earth-Friendly Fall Lawn Care: 10 a.m.; Ask the Grape Grower: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; What About Me, the Mason Bee? Talk for Kids: 11 a.m.; Maximizing the Harvest: Noon; Backyard Composting the Easy Way: 1 p.m.; Hydroponic Gardening the Very Easy Way: 2 p.m.; Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild: 3 & 6 p.m.;

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ANNEX: American Sewing Guild: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Religious Wood Carving: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Weavers' Guild of Minnesota: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Getting Down and Dirty - Let's Talk About Soil: 3:30 p.m.; Minnesota Wine Pairings with Classic State Fair Foods: 5 p.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: Sustaining Health Between Climate Extremes: 10 a.m.; Making Solar Work for You: noon; Circumnavigation of the World's Largest Lake: 2 p.m.; Powered by the Sun: 4 p.m.; How Minnesota Is Breaking Its Addiction to Oil: 5 p.m.