Five Things to Know about the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday

Here are a handful of highlights if you're headed to the State Fair on Saturday. Also check out our quick list of Fair basics.

To know: Today is 4-H Day at the fair, which means swine, rabbits, sheep and more will be on prominent display. The weather is expected to be perfect, with a high of 79 and zero percent chance of rain. Check out the fair’s website for a full schedule of the day’s activities and events.

To watch: A groundbreaking ceremony for the $3 million, 27,000-square-foot Equine and Livestock Arena will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Judging Arena on Judson Avenue. A 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction will follow at 6 p.m.

To dance: Teens and young adults attending the first-ever “FAIR-Well-To-Summer Dance Party” from 8-11 p.m. at Carousel Park. DJ Mad Mardigan and DJ Dudley D will host the dance.

To run, hit and throw: Fair-goers can test their skills in hockey, basketball, football and baseball during “PREP 45 Day,” presented by KSTC-TV, Channel 45 to celebrate high school sports in Minnesota. Activities run from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on West Dan Patch Avenue.

To visit: State Rep. Kate Knuth (DFL-50B), who represents the southeast corner of Fridley, will be one of three legislators on hand in the northeast corner of the Education Building on Cosgrove Street, just north of Dan Patch Avenue, 10 a.m.-noon.