Minnesota State Fair calendar for Monday, Aug. 28: Minnesota State Patrol Day

MINNESOTA STATE PATROL DAY: Expo Place: The State Patrol shows off an array of tools it uses to keep our roadways safe. Stop by for an up-close look at a State Patrol helicopter, Special Response tactical gear, vintage squad cars and motorcycles, a crash reconstruction project, a DWI testing station, and how truck traffic stays safe and legal. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

MUSIC

GRANDSTAND: Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons: 8 p.m.

DNR PARK: The Roxxy Hall Band: 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: Pushing Chain: 6:30 p.m.

RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: Pop Wagner & Bob Bovee: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Slew Foot Family Band: 3:15, 4:30 & 5:45 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 Share-the-Fun Showcase: 6:30 p.m.; 4-H Fashion Revue Show: 6:30 p.m.

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE BUILDING: Kids Flower Detective: 1 p.m.; Hands-On Ag Literacy: Make-and-take activities. 1-3 p.m.

CATTLE BARN AND ANNEX: 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.

DAIRY BUILDING: Butter Sculptures: Princess Kay and her court will all have their likeness carved into a 90-lb. block of butter by a sculptor. 9:30 a.m.-5 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. Volcanoes in Minnesota: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.; Da Range/Minnesota Iron Range Comes to Life: 1 & 5 p.m.

EDUCATION BUILDING: A variety of educational exhibitors and artwork by Minnesota students. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Minnesota West Coast Swing Dancers: 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.; Minnesota Polka Dancers: 4 & 6:30 p.m.

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.; 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.

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. 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: State Patrol Ceremony and Flag Raising: 10:25 a.m.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Dairy Goodness with Princess Kay Finalists: 11 a.m.; Meet the Veterinarians at the Miracle of Birth Center: 1 p.m.; Bees and Honey: Meet and learn with the American Honey Queen Maia Jaycox. 3 p.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.

MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER: Thank a Farmer Magic Show: Noon, 4 & 6 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.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: The Great American Tap Water Taste Test: Noon.

SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER: History on-a-Schtick: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 50 Year Awards: Award ceremony honoring individuals with 50 or more years of State Fair participation. 5:30 p.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.

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.

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.

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

DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS

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.; Handcrafted Christmas Ornaments: 2 p.m. Beekeeper's Corner: Mini classes on beekeeping topics. 3, 3:15, 3:30 & 3:45 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: Porcelain Artists: 9 a.m.-noon; Culinaire International's Three Unique Minnesota Restaurants: Demonstrations by Fika Cafe, Sea Change and Esker Grove. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Religious Wood Carving: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

EXPO PLACE: State Patrol K-9 Demonstration: 9, 10, 11 a.m., 1, 2 & 3 p.m.; Fatal Vision Goggles Demonstration: 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; Airbags and Seatbelts: Airbag deployment and seatbelt safety demonstration. 10:30, 11:10 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.

MINNESOTA WINE COUNTRY: Making Wine Without Grapes: 3:30 p.m.

PET CENTER: 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.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: ReUSE MN Demo: Repair Lair & Clothing Repair: 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

JUDGING

4-H BUILDING: 4-H Rube Goldberg Challenge: 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.; 4-H Chef for a Day Cook-Off: 2 & 6 p.m.

AGSTAR ARENA: State Fair Horse Show: Signature Class Cutting Horse Competition: 3 p.m.; Horse Decorating: 8 a.m.

SHEEP AND POULTRY BARN: Swine: Junior Barrow Showmanship Open Class: 5:30 p.m.

WARNER COLISEUM: State Fair Horse Show: Draft Horse Supreme Six-Horse Hitch, Champion Classes: 2 p.m.; State Fair Horse Show: Draft Horse Halter & Western Pleasure Championships, Gaited, Driving, Signature Mounted Costume: 6 p.m.; Stock Dog Sheepherding Trials: 9 a.m.

ANIMALS

DNR PARK: Raptor Displays and Flying Demonstrations: 11 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m.

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.

PET CENTER: Meet a variety of dog breeds, shop pet vendors and see demonstrations. Meet the Dog Breeds: See a variety of different canine breeds each day. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Upper Midwest Australian Shepherd Club: 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 p.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. Noon-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. Backyard Composting: 10 a.m. & 11 p.m.; Recipe Card Roundup: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.; Minnesota Grape Growers Association: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Straw Bale Gardening All Over This Planet: Noon; State Fair Flower Show: Noon-9 p.m.; Unlocking the Secrets to Soil Health: 1 p.m.; the Amazing Story of Corn: 3 p.m.; From the Corn Row to the Show: 4 p.m.; Managing Tomato Diseases: 5 p.m.

PROGRESS CENTER/ECO EXPERIENCE: An educational exhibit with information and activities by local health and environmental organizations. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. MREA Solar Power Hour: 10 a.m. Assemble Your Own Sewing Repair Kit: 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.