A Fair Shot: Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the MN State Fair

It’s the second ever Military Appreciation Day at the fair, and active and retired members of the military and their immediate families can get in for $7.

State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. The closest to Fridley has moved this year north from Northtown to the National Sports Center in Blaine at 1700 105th Ave. NE. Check the fair’s express bus website for more information.

The rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one ticket discount until 1 p.m.

Hundreds of service members will march from the 10:25 a.m. flag-raising ceremony at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell to Carousel Park, where they will be treated to a "Tribute to the Troops" concert by country artist Rockie Lynn.

Demi Lovato's grandstand show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.

Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events.