University Of Minnesota Extension See Extension At The 2021 Minnesota State Fair​

Press release from the University of Minnesota Extension:

August 11, 2021

If you go to the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," be sure to participate in fun and educational University of Minnesota Extension activities. Extension discovers science-based solutions, delivers practical education and engages Minnesotans to build a better future.

Where to see Extension at the fair

All dates and times are subject to change. Every effort will be made to update this listing, but please check Extension's calendar before heading to an event. 

4-H building and barns

Keep up with 4-H at the State Fair, or use the free 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair app for event schedules, State Arts-In performance times, results, announcements and maps. The first weekend of the fair is livestock encampment. Highlights below are just a sampling of the many 4-H activities.

• Ongoing: Nearly 6,000 youth participate, showing exhibits, performing in shows and showing livestock. These activities feature the knowledge and skills 4-H'ers have acquired throughout the year. About 2,200 "blue ribbon" kids exhibit livestock in the animal barns. 
• Ongoing: Exciting scientific activities to try in the 4-H building include virtual reality and engineering challenges.
• Ongoing: State Arts-In performances. Dates and times in the calendar at the link.
• Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m.: Rabbit judging contest, Poultry Barn.
• Aug. 27, 2 p.m.: Rabbit quiz bowl, 4-H building.
• Aug. 27, 2 p.m.: 4-H beef championship, Warner Coliseum.
• Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m.: Poultry judging contest, Poultry Barn.
• Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m.: Chicken BBQ Contest, east side of Warner Coliseum.
• Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dog project showcase, Pet Center.
• Aug. 28, 5:45 p.m.: Purple Ribbon livestock auction, Compeer Arena.
• Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m., Share the Fun performing arts showcase, 4-H building second floor. See Share the Fun for several additional dates.
• Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m. Dairy showcase, Compeer Arena.
• Aug. 29, evening time to be determined: Filmfest for 4-H video project, Harkness Stage in the 4-H building.
• Sept. 1, 6 p.m. Llama and alpaca costume contest, Warner Coliseum.

U of M building

Eco Experience building

Agriculture-Horticulture building

DNR building

WCCO

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