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ACCESSIBLE SERVICES For a complete list of accessible services, pick up a free Accessibility Guide at any information booth. BLUE RIBBON BARGAIN BOOK This little book of big bargains features 125 coupons (25 more than ever before!) with hundreds of dollars in savings on food, merchandise and attractions. Coupons are valid all 12 days of the fair. Books are available for $5 on the fairgrounds at State FairWear Gift Shops and State Fair Foundation Kiosks. CARE & ASSISTANCE CENTER 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. West Dan Patch Ave., across from Heritage Square. Headquarters for people of any age who are lost or separated from their group. Nursing and infant care facilities, free ID bracelets and wheelchair battery charging are also available. CASH MACHINES Located throughout the fairgrounds and noted on all State Fair maps. Look for the $. Sponsored by TCF Bank. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Feedback is welcome at the guest services office in Visitors Plaza or by e-mailing guestservices@mnstatefair.org. Labor Day, HOURS OF OPERATION Aug. 25-Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Exhibit Buildings (most) 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Fairgrounds 6 a.m. - midnight 10 p.m. Outside Gates 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 9 p.m. Food Building 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 10 p.m. Guest Services (Visitors Plaza) 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 11 p.m. Heritage Square 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 p.m. International Bazaar 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 10 p.m. Kidway 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.* 10 p.m.* Mighty Midway 10 a.m. - midnight* 11 p.m.* Ramberg Senior Center 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 8 p.m. State FairWear Gift Shop 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 p.m. State Fair Foundation Kiosks 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 4 p.m.
*Mighty Midway and Kidway ticket booths close 1/2 hour before rides and games close.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED EVENTS (DAILY) ASL-interpreted events include Ron Scharas Minnesota Bound presentation at 10 a.m., the IRONJACK Timber Team Show at 11 a.m. (both held in The North Woods) and the Sean Emery show on the Family Fair Stage at 12:30 p.m. Special requests for interpreter services should be directed to (651) 288-4448. STROLLER & WHEELCHAIR RENTALS 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Vista Mobility provides wheelchair, stroller, wagon and electric scooter rentals from four locations marked on State Fair maps available at all information booths. The deposit of a drivers license or state ID is required. All equipment is available on a first-come basis with no guarantee of availability.
TRANSPORTATION
BUSSES: IF YOU ARRIVED ON A METRO TRANSIT STATE FAIR EXPRESS BUS, OR FROM THE U OF M: Catch your bus across from the Como Loop (Gate #9) or West RED Pedestrian Bridge (Gate #20) on the south side of Como Ave. IF YOU ARRIVED ON A BUS FROM A PARK & RIDE LOT LOCATED: At Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, Bandana Square, Broadway East & West, St. Paul College, Corpus Christi, Nova Classical Academy, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Merrill Corp., Health Partners, ETC, Rosedale Towers, St. Odilia Catholic Church, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lake Johanna, North Como Presbyterian Church, Calvary Church, Wilder Foundation or east and west of the fairgrounds: Catch your bus across from the East Pedestrian Crossing (Gate #7) on the south side of Como Ave. North of the fairgrounds: Catch your bus outside the East Dan Patch entrance (Gate #5) across Snelling Ave. At Oscar Johnson Arena (wheelchair accessible parking exclusively): Catch your bus outside Como Loop (Gate #9) on Como Ave. TAXIS: Taxis are available outside the Como Loop (Gate #9) on Como Ave. TROLLEYS: Four free trolleys service the north end of the fairgrounds daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (No service is available from 2 to 3 p.m. due to the daily parade.) Two trolleys are ADA accessible. See a State Fair map for exact route information. (All information in this Daily Schedule is subject to change.)
ThrifTy Thursday
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011
special activities provided by
INFORMATION BOOTHS 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Many open earlier or have extended hours. Specialty brochures are available at all State Fair information booths. See State Fair map for locations. LOST & FOUND ITEMS 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. West Dan Patch Ave., across from Heritage Square. MEDICAL & FIRST AID Medical Aid West: 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. West Dan Patch Ave., across from Heritage Square. Medical Aid East: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cosgrove St., north side of the 4-H Building. For serious illness or injury, call the police at (651) 642-2280. POLICE OPEN 24 HOURS. West Dan Patch Ave., across from Heritage Square, (651) 642-2280. RE-ADMISSION TO THE FAIRGROUNDS Request a hand stamp when leaving through any gate to be re-admitted the same day prior to 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Labor Day) without additional charge. REFUNDS Tickets for Grandstand events and gate admission are non-refundable. Questions should be directed to the guest services office in Visitors Plaza between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Daily Schedules sponsored by
TODAY: Experience STEM Day (science, technology, engineering and math) through hands-on projects and demonstrations in Carousel Park. All-day discounts at the Mighty Midway and Kidway. Pick up a Deals, Drawings & Giveaways brochure to find special discounts offered today on food and merchandise.
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AISLE OF BREEDSHorse Barn
A variety of breeds featured daily
Area E
KIDWAY
Area B
Area E
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Get your pig ears here every day! Presented by the 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Minnesota Pork Board. Sow & piglets courtesy of the U of M Southern Research & Outreach Center, Waseca, MN. Pig Tales, narrated talks about pigs followed by Q & A 11 a.m.
Area E
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Underwood St. between 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dan Patch & Wright Aves. All-day specials on Kidway rides & concessions! NEW KIDWAY RIDES: Cars, Motorcycles & Dune Buggies; Daytona; Dog Ride; Hog Wild; Kiddie Fun House; Jungle Twist; and VW Bugs
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CATTLE JUDGINGJudging Arena
4-H beef cow/calf, prospect market calves 4-H beef breeding heifers
Area D
noon, 4, 6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m., 3 p.m. 1 p.m.
Area E
1:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
MIGHTY MIDWAY
Area E
Area D
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Liggett St. at Carnes Ave. 10 a.m. to midnight Scream if you love bargains! All-day specials on Mighty Midway rides, games & concessions! NEW MIDWAY RIDES: Fireball, Rave and Tango
Area E
8 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
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BLACKSMITHHeritage Square
19th-century blacksmith crafting tools of the day.
PET CENTER
View dog breeds inside the Pet Center: Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky Pet surgery performed by members of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Assn.
Area A
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 p.m.
Area E
9 a.m., noon, 3, 6 p.m.
Area A
Area A
Little fair fans become little farm hands 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at this interactive exhibit. Target Day: Volunteers courtesy of Target
OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATION AREA Siberian Husky Club 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 p.m. of the Twin Cities Inc. St. Paul Police K-9 Unit Demonstration 7 p.m.
Super Foods: 10:30 a.m., noon, 2, 3:30, 5:30 p.m. Minnesota chefs showcase a different Minnesota Super Food, such as blueberries, wild rice, honey, greens, dairy and pastured meats and eggs.
Area E
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Area E
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Area E
1 p.m.
Area B
10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.
Area B
This years theme at the Saint Agnes demo kitchen will be At the Euro Table, where Master Bread Baker Klecko will be joined by some of the best chefs, bakers and journalists from Minnesota. Norwegian Rhubarb Cake: Kim Ode Taste of Europe: Lee Svitak Dean German Pretzel Bread: John Michael Lerma Scottish Shortbread: Chefs Abode 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m.
Story Time with author Collette Nicoletta: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Allison Investigates: Does Chocolate Milk Come from Brown Cows? Moo Live My Farm, My Story Presented by Midwest Dairy Association Farmers Moo Quiz Show Presented by Minnesota Farm Bureau and Minnesota Milk Producers Association LAND O LAKES STAGE Milking Demonstrations Make It Better with Butter Contest Presented by Associated Milk Producers Inc. Hand Milking MOO SAMPLE STATION Courtesy of Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 p.m. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:45, 1:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Area B
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Area B
9 a.m.
WOODTURNERHeritage Square
See how furniture was made in the 1800s.
Area E
9 a.m., 1, 4, 8 p.m.
Area C
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Area C
11, 11:30 a.m., noon 1, 2, 4, 5 p.m.
DNR NATURALIST TENT Learn about wildlife seen in 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 p.m. Minnesota State Parks and Trails. Kids make and take an animal track and get a nature tattoo. DNR OUTDOOR STAGE HamDog 10 a.m., noon National Eagle Center: Live bald eagle Naturalist Program Dancing Light Bike Maintenance Paleo Fitness The Johnson Family Band DNR PARK Smokey Bear 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 2, 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 8, 9 p.m. 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
THE X-ZONE
3rd Lair SkatePark Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show
Area A
11 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5, 6:30, 7:30 p.m. noon, 3, 6 p.m.
Area F
9 a.m. 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m.
Area A
9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m.
Area C
10 a.m. 11 a.m. noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
Phantom of the Operating Loads: Ty Pritchard Zap That Electric Bill: Rebecca Lundberg Community Powered Energy: Christine Getaz Preparing Local, Organic Food and Saving Money: Brett Olson Building Materials - Rummage Rehash: Andrew Budke
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BAZAARFestival of Nations Stage
Lebanese Belly Dancers
FABULOUS FAIR ALPHABETBaldwin Park Area B Collect words you see, hear, feel or taste on this vocabulary-building adventure. Game cards are available at all information boothscomplete one with words from the fair and win a blue ribbon from the Alphabet Forest in Baldwin Park. While there, meet a different childrens author each day and pose for a photo with giant fair letters. Minnesotas Homegrown Author: Mike Wohnoutka 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. GIANT SING ALONG
A co-production of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation and Northern Lights.mn
Area C
noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 p.m.
Area A
Area E
noon, 3, 6 p.m.
Sing your lungs out (karaoke style!) to irresistible modern and nostalgic songs with dozens of other fairgoers.
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Area B
11:30 a.m., 5, 7:30 p.m.
Area A
10 a.m. (ASL), 3 p.m. 11 a.m. (ASL), 1:30, 5, 7 p.m.
Area B
1 p.m.
Area C
10:15 a.m. 10:25 a.m.Ocean Spray
PARADE
High School Marching Band Competition Marching today are: Becker, Cretin-Derham Hall, Eden Prairie, Rosemount, Stewartville
Areas A, B, C, D, F
2 p.m.
Area D
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fish Pond Talks: 9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 p.m. DNR rangers talk about Minnesotas native fish. DNR GARDEN STAGE Last Chance Forever: The Bird of Prey Conservancy 11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m. Bird display and flying demonstrations DNR INDOOR THEATER LaserShot & Archery Range (interactive) 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TALENT CONTESTS
Amateur Talent Contest Semifinals (Leinie Lodge Bandshell)
Areas B, C
6 p.m. 7 p.m.
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2011 STATE FAIR COMMEMORATIVE ART Area B
FINE ARTS CENTER - Cosgrove St. at Randall Ave. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 2011 commemorative art was created exclusively for the State Fair by Minnesota artist Steve Thomas. Thomas piece captures iconic elements of the fair and is based largely on photos he took. Much of his inspiration comes from advertising art and vintage travel posters from the early to mid-20th century. Thomas was selected as the official artist from a pool of nearly 80 applicants in the fairs first-ever Commemorative Art Call for Submissions. Posters are just $10 and available at State FairWear Gift Shops and State Fair Foundation Kiosks around the fairgrounds. Save $3 with Blue Ribbon Bargain Book coupon #4. Proceeds support the Minnesota State Fair Foundation 501(c)(3) mission to preserve and improve State Fair buildings, grounds and educational experiences.
Magnetic Productions: DIY TV shows giving West side of Cosgrove St., fairgoers a chance to try out for their favorite north of Dan Patch Ave. shows, meet & greet DIY Network hosts and watch shows including I Hate My Kitchen, Sweat Equity, and Rehab Addict. Texas on Tour: Promotion of the state of Texas by East of Heritage Square using virtual reality technology, green screens, next to Doggies of projector theater and interactive games and activities The Wild West Zero - The Project to End Prostate Cancer: Information about the drive against prostate cancer and free screenings (PSA & DRE testing) Cosgrove St., south of Dan Patch Ave. in front of Health Fair 11
Ocean Spray Select Comfort Sensodyne Summit Brewing Co. Walmart Xfinity
East of Agriculture Horticulture Bldg., Area C Grandstand, lower level, Area F Wright Ave. and Cooper St., Area B International Bazaar, Area C South of Agriculture Horticulture Bldg., Area C Randall Ave. and Cooper St., Area B
SPONSOR BOOTHS
August Schell Brewing Co. Cal Spas CenturyLink Coca-Cola Gander Mountain Goldn Plump Green Mill Restaurant Kemps Jake Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Minnesota State Lottery Heritage Square, Area E Judson Ave. and Underwood St., Area D Baldwin Park, Area B Baldwin Park, Area B; Amphitheater, Area D; Adventure Park, Area F Randall Ave. and Cooper St., Area A Wright Ave. at Underwood St., Area B Baldwin Park, Area B Next to Little Farm Hands entrance, Area A Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Area C Judson Ave. and Nelson St., Area D
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
FEATURED EXHIBIT: Kuhlmans Tinkertoy Carnival: Midway of Imagination
Area B
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FAN CENTRAL
Area F
Check out whats new with your 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. favorite local teams, meet and greet hometown heroes, and get in on the action.
Area B
Marking Time - The Fair Looks Back at Minnesota 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Artists and the Juried Exhibition. The art on display showcases a selection of prominent participants in the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition from throughout its rich history. These pieces are on loan from the artists, local collectors, galleries, the Minnesota Museum of American Art and the Minnesota Historical Society.
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Area C
Fairs, Circuses and All Things Fun: Selections 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Minnesota Museum of American Art Daily at the J.V. Bailey House on Cosgrove St., take a look at what excites us about fairs, circus performers and our fun-filled pastimes through this art exhibition of enjoyment and laughter.
Area A
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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C
DirecTV: Promotion of DirecTV services through Randall Ave. at interactive displays and gaming system, as well as a Cosgrove St., south photo opportunity and Ultimate Tailgater prize drawing of Progress Center
THURSDAY, AUG. 25
GRANDSTAND!
THURSDAY, AUG. 25
TONIGHT!
7:30 p.m.
BANDSHELL TONIGHT!
special guest
Friday, Aug. 26
CARNIVAL OF MADNESS
Sunday, Aug. 28 RICKY SKAGGS
Aug. 27 & 28
TONIGHT!
8:30 p.m.
DON FELDER, formerly of
The Eagles
Aug. 29 & 30
STEELY DAN
TOBY KEITH
special guests Eric Church and JT Hodges An evening with
special guest
MARC ANTHONY
Thursday, Sept. 1
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Grandstand gates open 60 minutes prior to show. Tickets are available at the Grandstand Ticket Booth near the east end of the Grandstand.
Fireworks Spectacular follows Grandstand shows, weather permitting. Sponsored by
with
JERSEY BOYS
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1
special guest
TAPES N TAPES
Saturday, Sept. 3
Monday, Sept. 5
All information is subject to change. Please visit mnstatefair.org for the most current information.