SWAC at the State Fair

August 24 to September 5, 2017

Minnesota State Fair 

A photo of three people sitting and speaking into microphones; the PBS Twin Cities logo is in the background

Mark Seeley on TPT Almanac

Friday, August 25 | 12 (noon) to 1 pm | MPR Booth
Come and watch a live recording of Almanac with Professor Mark Seeley as guest.

Bacteria to Clean Water

Sunday, August 27 | 11 AM to 11:40 AM | DNR Stage
Did you know microbes can be used to clean water? Researchers from the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate will be on the DNR State at the Minnesota State Fair demonstrating how bioreactors work, exploring the world of microbes, and giving you the opportunity to ask a scientist questions.

Weather Quiz with Mark Seeley

Tuesday, August 29 | 11:00 - 12:00 pm | MPR Booth
What do you know about Minnesota's weather? Think you can stump Mark Seeley? Attend this popular State Fair tradition as it's broadcast live from the MPR booth.

CFANS at the Fair

August 24 to September 4 | 9 AM - 9 PM | Horticulture Building
What makes you CFANS proud? How does CFANS connect things you care about? And what's with the giant bug? Come check out the CFANS hallway every day at the fair.