| 4-H |
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 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| U of M Extension: historical photos and memorabilia |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m
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| HARKNESS HALL STAGE |
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| 4-H demonstrations |
9†a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| County Arts-In performances |
9†a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Harkness Stage Players |
11:30†a.m., 5 p.m. 8 p.m.
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| Public Fashion Review |
6:30 p.m.
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| ERICKSON HALL STAGE |
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| Share the Fun Showcase |
6:30 p.m.
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| AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURE BUILDING |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Demonstrations and exhibits from agriculture and horticulture groups. |
| CHRISTMAS TREES |
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| How to decorate with ribbon |
10:30 a.m.
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| FLOWERS |
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| Minnesota Bonsai Society |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Orchid Society of Minnesota |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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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.
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| Cooking with Honey |
11, 11:30 a.m., noon
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| Harvesting Honey |
1, 2, 4, 5 p.m.
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| Rendering and Using Beeswax |
3, 3:30 p.m.
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| MASTER GARDENER DEMONSTRATIONS |
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| Joyce Clarin - Vegetable gardening |
10 a.m.
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| Kari Cedergren - Landscape design basics |
11 a.m., 1 p.m.
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| Vicki Young - Plant or weed? |
noon
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| Kari Cedergren - Landscape design basics |
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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| Greg Towne - Rain garden |
2 p.m.
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| Peggy Kustritz - Toxic plants and your pet |
4 p.m.
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| WINE |
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| Woodland Hill Winery: |
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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| 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. |
| BARN TOURS (East side of Poultry Barn). Free tours begin every 30 minutes. |
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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| MOO BOOTH (Inside west end of Cattle Barn) |
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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| LAND O LAKES® Stage |
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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| OINK BOOTH (Inside east end of Swine Barn) |
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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| For complete booth schedules, please pick up a Moo, Baa, Oink brochure at any information booth. |
| CAROUSEL PARK |
| Join Minnesota Public Radio for a celebration of Minnesota and the people and places that make this state unique. |
| Midday live broadcast with Gary Eichten - |
11 a.m.
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| Midday live broadcast with Gary Eichten - special guest is Garrison Keillor |
noon
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| Cantus presented by Classical Minnesota Public Radio |
2 p.m.
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| The Current presents Heiruspecs |
4 p.m.
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| CAROUSEL PARK TENT |
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| MPR NewsQ with Jeff Horowich |
10 a.m., 1, 3 p.m.
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| 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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| Minnesota Dairy Day - Midwest Dairy Association |
9:30 a.m.
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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 |
| American Sewing Guild |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Paper Marbling for Book Binding |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m
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| Weavers Guild of Minnesota |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| OUTDOOR STAGE |
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| Karo Kids Cookie Contest |
9†a.m.
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| Square Dancing |
1, 3:30 p.m.
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| SAINT AGNES KITCHEN - CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIR |
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| Pastry Chef Gilson: Buche De Noel |
11 a.m.
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| Klecko's Teacher: Cookie Exchange |
1, 3 p.m.
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| Saint Deanna: Holiday Brunch |
5 p.m.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| DNR GARDEN STAGE |
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| Last Chance Forever - The Bird of Prey Conservancy |
11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m.
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| DNR INDOOR THEATER - LaserShot & Archery Range |
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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| DNR OUTDOOR STAGE |
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| Joe Meyer Band (Acoustic light rock and blues) |
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 p.m.
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| DNR Commissioner ?s 4-H and FFA Youth Awards |
11 a.m.
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| Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping |
1 p.m.
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| The Raptor Center - University of Minnesota |
3, 5 p.m.
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| Ecuador Manta: Music from the Andes |
8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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| DNR PARK - Smokey Bear |
11 a.m., 1 p.m.
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| THE ECO EXPERIENCE |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Sustainable Hunting and Angling Choices |
9:30, 11 a.m.
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| The How-to-Save-the-Planet-Without-Killing-Yourself |
1 p.m.
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| Phantom loads |
2:30 p.m.
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| What's New in Local Foods |
4:30 p.m.
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| Installing and financing a small wind turbine/Working in wind |
6 p.m.
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| COOKING DEMO STAGE |
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| Kid-friendly Foods |
10:30 a.m.
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| Super Foods = Super Taste |
noon
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| Eating Local on a Budget |
2 p.m.
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| Think Global, Eat Local |
3:30 p.m.
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| 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 - Albrook vs. Apple Valley |
10†a.m., 2 p.m.
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| 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 |
| FEATURED EXHIBIT: Emerging: Textile Design in 2 and 3 Dimensions |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Kids: Earn the Fine Arts Detective Ribbon |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| DEMONSTRATION: Julie Allen: Watercolor |
10†a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| LITTLE FARM HANDS |
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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| Medtronic Day: providing volunteers all day. |
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| STATE FAIR MALL PARADE |
2 p.m.
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| Parade sponsored by Ford. High School Marching Band Competition sponsored by McDonald's. Tractors provided by Kubota Tractor Corporation. Marching today are: Robbinsdale Armstrong and Waseca. Participating in parade: Meadowind Minis and U.N.L. Drill & Dance team |
| PET CENTER |
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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| View the breed: Boston Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Collie Rough Coated, English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Schipperke |
| Northern Sky Kennel - |
9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 p.m.
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| Pet Surgery Laser surgery - Surgery performed by members of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Assn. |
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 p.m.
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| Puppy Love Caring Canines |
5, 6 p.m.
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| St. Paul Police K-9 Unit Demonstration |
7 p.m.
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| TOURING PROMOTIONAL EXHIBITS |
| Allstate Power Sports Tour |
Wright Ave. north of Kidway
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| American Red Cross Blood Mobile |
East of Dairy Building
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| Dasani Essence Water |
Underwood St. north of Judson Ave.
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| Delta SkyMiles |
Wright Ave. north of Kidway
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| Gedney Pickles - Pickle Team |
Wright Ave. north of Kidway
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| Nature's Best: Dry canine and feline pet food coupons and samples |
Wright Ave. north of Kidway
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| Nintendo Wii Tour |
Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St.
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TCF Bank Stadium Game Day Lounge:
Kid friendly activities including football toss and a Wii station |
Randall Ave. south of Eco Experience
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