A Fair Shot: Sunday, Aug. 26 at the MN State Fair

Day 4: Aug. 26

It’s Minnesota Cooks Day at the fair, and Carousel Park is home to discussions and demonstrations about sustainable agriculture with Minnesota chefs, farmers, local media, political and arts celebrities.

Wander from the Food Building to the Creative Activities Building and make it Fridley Bakes Day! Check out the prize-winning cookies and cakes by Fridley residents Paula Winfield (fourth place, chocolate chiffon cake; and fourth place, white cake), Gerri Crane (second place, ball cookies), and Brenda Lewis (first prize and sweepstakes winner, ethnic baking).

Barns close at 3 p.m., and cattle, sheep, poultry and swine will be replaced by new animals.

The 27th annual 5k Milk Run begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Blue Ribbon Picnic Area. The course winds through St. Paul before returning to the fairgrounds for the finish.

Anita Baker plays the grandstand at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38. 

Click on the PDF thumbnail to read Sunday's official fair brochure onllne (without downloading) or download it from the fair's website.

Search the fair's Fun Finder webpage to find what you're looking for today or during any day's activities and events.