| 4-H BUILDING |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology programming, including flight simulators and robotics will take place daily. |
| U of M Extension: Historical photos and memorabilia. Celebrating 100 years! |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m |
| HARKNESS HALL STAGE |
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| 4-H demonstrations |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| County Arts-In performances |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Harkness Stage Players |
11:30 a.m., 5, 7:30 p.m. |
| AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURE BLDG |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Demonstrations and exhibits from agriculture and horticulture groups. |
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| CHRISTMAS TREES |
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| Decorating tips for Christmas trees - from top to bottom |
10:30 a.m. |
| FLOWERS |
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| African Violet Society of Minnesota |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Minnesota State Horticultural Society |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Minnesota State Fair Plant Show |
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| HONEY & BEE |
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| Look in the Hive: Live demo |
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. |
| Rendering and Using Beeswax |
3, 3:30 p.m. |
| Master Gardener Demonstrations |
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| Theresa Rooney - Compost How-To |
10 a.m. |
| Bob Stepan - Asexual propagation |
11 a.m. |
| Susan Schueneman - Vegetable Gardening |
noon |
| Georgiann Keyport - Vertical gardening |
1 p.m. |
| Linda Wasem - Indoor Herb Garden |
2 p.m. |
| Michael Wasem - Gardens... a glimpse into our past |
4 p.m. |
| ANIMALS |
| For a complete schedule of judging times and locations, please pick up a Where and When to See the Animals brochure at any information booth. |
| BAA BOOTH (Inside south end of Sheep Barn) |
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| BARN TOURS (East side of Poultry Barn). Free tours begin every 30 minutes |
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| MOO BOOTH (Inside west end of Cattle Barn) |
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| LAND O LAKES® Stage |
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| OINK BOOTH (Inside east end of Swine Barn) |
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| For complete booth schedules, please pick up a Moo, Baa, Oink brochure at any information booth. |
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CAROUSEL PARK
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| The just-unveiled 2009-10 U.S. Women’s Hockey Team will be on hand from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to sign autographs and give away tickets and prizes. |
| CHS MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| The perfect setting for kids to learn about their favorite farm animals. |
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| CHRISTENSEN FARMS STAGE |
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| FFA Awards Program |
2:30 p.m. |
| Minnesota Soybean Growers Day |
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council |
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| CREATIVE ACTIVITIES BUILDING |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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FEATURED EXHIBIT: Reflected Splendor-Minnesota Glass Artists: A flowering of artistic talent and inventiveness, in a variety of glass blowing techniques, push the limits of glass blowing art. Over 50 selected pieces from 15 award-winning Minnesota glass artists.
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| Minnesota Knitters Guild |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Sew What’s New - Associated Sewing |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m |
| Weavers Guild of Minnesota |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| OUTDOOR STAGE |
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| Square Dancing |
9 a.m. |
| KVSC Radio - St. Cloud State University |
11 a.m. |
| Wild Rose Cloggers |
7 p.m. |
| SAINT AGNES KITCHEN - CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIR |
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| Kim Ode: Peppermint Meringue Kisses |
11 a.m. |
| Chef John Michael Lerma: Holiday Pies |
1 p.m. |
| Kim Ode: Homemade Kahlua |
3 p.m. |
| Lee Svitak Dean: Christmas with Taste |
5 p.m. |
| DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| DNR FIRE TOWER |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| DNR FISH POND |
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| Fish Pond Talks: Gather around the pond and listen as DNR rangers talk about the fish that are native to Minnesota. |
9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 p.m. |
| DNR GARDEN STAGE |
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| Last Chance Forever - The Bird of Prey Conservancy. Bird displays and flying demonstrations. |
11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m. |
| DNR INDOOR THEATER |
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| LaserShot & Archery Range |
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| DNR OUTDOOR STAGE |
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| Clearwater |
10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. |
| Geocaching 101 and Snakes Alive! |
11 a.m. and 4 p.m. |
| Biking in Parks & Trails - Can you fix a flat? |
1 p.m. |
| State Parks & Trails Trivia |
3 p.m. |
| Hardwoods Home Companion |
5 p.m. |
| Ecuador Manta: Music from the Andes |
6, 7, 8, 9 p.m. |
| DNR PARK |
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| Smokey Bear |
11 a.m., 1 p.m. |
| THE ECO EXPERIENCE |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Dubious Energy Investments |
9:30 a.m. |
| Community Energy Challenge |
11 a.m. |
| Reduce Your Carbon Footprint |
1 p.m. |
| Climate Change and Stormwater Runoff |
2:30 p.m. |
| Rain Barrel Construction and Alternative Stormwater Management |
4:30 p.m. |
| Solar Thermal: How to Heat with the Sun |
6 p.m. |
| COOKING DEMONSTRATION STAGE |
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| Kid-friendly Foods |
10:30 a.m. |
| Super Foods = Super Taste |
noon |
| Eating Local on a Budget |
2 p.m. |
| Think Global, Eat Local |
3:30 p.m. |
| EDUCATION BUILDING |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Education and health institutions offer information and free goodies. |
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| ROBOT DEMONSTRATIONS: Prior Lake vs. Math & Science Academy |
10 a.m., 2 p.m. |
| FINE ARTS BUILDING |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| See the original 2009 State Fair commemorative artwork created by Minnesota artist Leo Stans |
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| FEATURED EXHIBIT: Emerging: Textile Design in 2 and 3 Dimensions |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Kids: Earn the Fine Arts Detective Ribbon |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| DEMONSTRATION Barbara Boulka: Watercolor |
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| LITTLE FARM HANDS AT THE FAIR |
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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| Allianz Life Day: providing volunteers all day. |
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| STATE FAIR MALL PARADE sponsored by Ford |
2 p.m.
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| High School Marching Band Competition sponsored by McDonald’s. Tractors provided by Kubota Tractor Corporation. Marching today are: Becker, Bloomington Kennedy, Cretin-Derham Hall, Eden Prairie and Rosemount. Participating in parade: 2009 -2010 U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team. |
| PET CENTER |
| View the breed: German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Pug, Shih-Tzu, Siberian Husky, Yorkshire Terrier, Siberian Husky Club of the Twin Cities, Inc. |
9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 p.m. |
| Pet Surgery: Surgery performed by members of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Assn. |
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 p.m. |
| St. Paul Police K-9 Unit Demonstration |
7 p.m. |
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TOURING PROMOTIONAL EXHIBITS
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| ADHD RoADHD Trip: Adult ADHD screening and information |
Wright Ave. north of Kidway |
| BP Invigoration Station: Tread “wall” rock climbing wall and surfing simulator |
Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St. |
| Delta SkyMiles |
Wright Ave., north of Kidway |
| LEGO |
Wright Ave. south of Family Fair |
| Morton’s System Saver II Pellets |
Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St. |
| Nature’s Best: pet food samples |
Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St. |
| Susan G. Komen On the Go: Interactive learning center, graffiti wall, Komen Race for the Cure info |
Wright Ave. north of Kidway |
| TCF Bank Stadium Game Day Lounge: Kid friendly activities including football toss and a Wii station |
Randall Ave. south of Eco Experience |
