| 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. |
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| U of M Extension: historical photos and memorabilia. Celebrating 100 years! |
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., 3:30, 5, 8 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. |
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| CHRISTMAS TREES |
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| How to decorate your home for a natural look |
10:30 a.m.
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| How to choose a Christmas tree stand |
4 p.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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| Peggy Kustritz - Toxic plants and your pet |
10 a.m.
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| Larry Cipolla - What happened to my vegetables? |
11 a.m.
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| Dave Knapp - What is the problem with my trees? |
noon
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| Faith Appelquist - New plant introductions |
1 p.m.
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| George Wilson - Grafting fruit trees |
2 p.m.
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| Sandra Ahlstrom - How can I start a community vegetable garden project? |
4 p.m.
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| FRUIT & WINE |
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| Cannon River Winery: Minnesota Farm Wine Country Exhibit |
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. |
| BAA BOOTH (Inside south end of Sheep Barn) |
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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| MOO BOOTH (Inside west end of Cattle Barn) |
8 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) |
8 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. |
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| CAROUSEL PARK |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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| AARP is in the park with health screenings, information and entertainment. |
8 a.m.
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| Big John Dickerson - Sounds of Motown |
10 a.m.
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| White Sidewalls |
2 p.m.
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| CHS MIRACLE OF BIRTH CENTER |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| CHRISTENSEN FARMS STAGE |
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| FFA Talent |
10 a.m. to 6 p.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 |
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| American Sewing Guild |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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| Needlework Guild of Minnesota |
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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| American Sewing Guild |
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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| Wild Rose Cloggers |
1, 5 p.m.
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| Square Dancing |
3:30 a.m. and 6 a.m.
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| SAINT AGNES KITCHEN - CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIR |
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| Klecko: Turtles & Rabbit Holes |
11 a.m.
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| Klecko: Eggnog Quickbread |
1 p.m.
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| Caveman: Christmas Taco Opera |
3 p.m.
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| Klecko: Savory Minced Meat Coffee Cakes |
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 |
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. Bird displays and flying demonstrations. |
11 a.m., 2, 4 p.m.
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| DNR INDOOR THEATER |
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| LaserShot & Archery Range |
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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| DNR OUTDOOR STAGE |
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| Red Rock Swing Band (Swing) |
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 7, 8 p.m.
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| Volcanoes in Minnesota: The heat is gone but the rocks remain |
11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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| Lake Superior Agates |
1, 5 p.m.
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| Geology of Minnesota - Meteorite Impacts |
6 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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| How do you help that garden grow? Compost! |
9:30 a.m.
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| The Toonies Enviro-Show ?09 |
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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| Ten Bright Ideas for Saving Energy |
2:30 p.m.
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| Solar Power 101 |
4:30 p.m.
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| Keeping Your Home Clean and Green |
6 p.m.
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| COOKING DEMONSTRATION 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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| Solar Thermal: How to Heat with the Sun |
6 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: Champlin Park vs. Eden Prairie |
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 AT THE FAIR |
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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| Girl Scout Council of Greater Minnesota & Wisconsin River Valleys Day: providing volunteers all day. |
| 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: Kingsland, Altoona (WI), Colfax (WI), and Holmen (WI). Participating in parade: Nordy - Minnesota Wild mascot.
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| PET CENTER |
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View the breed: Brittany, Collie Rough Coated, Cav King Charles, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Greyhound, Lhaso Apso, Labrador Retriever, Australian Shepard
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| Greyhound Pets of America - Meet & Greet |
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| Northstar Rottweiler Club, Inc. |
9, 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
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| Canine Prep - Canine College |
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 p.m.
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| Pet Surgery: Surgery performed by members of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Assn. |
10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 p.m.
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| Helping Paws of Minnesota, Inc. - Service Dogs |
3, 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
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| AARP - The Magazine Road Show: Demonstrations, samples and coupons. |
West Dan Patch
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| Allstate Power Sports Tour: Interactive PlayStation and massage chairs |
Wright Ave. north of Kidway
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| American Red Cross Blood Mobile: Collecting blood donations and blood transfusion information |
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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| Haier Innovation Home Mobile Tour: Haier electronics display |
Promo Place @ Murphy Ave. & Cooper St.
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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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