Highlights at the fair today — and what’s coming up tomorrow. Find a complete schedule at thestate.com/statefair.

The 2012 State Fair runs through Oct. 21.

General information

Admission: $10 ages 6-54, $7 ages 55 and older, $2 ages 2-5, free for those younger than 2. After 5 p.m., those younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at least 21 years old. No admission after 10 p.m. daily

Parking: Free in the fairgrounds parking lot

Daily gate promotion: Free admission for active and retired military and their dependents (with proper identification) and all Girls Scouts wearing the official Girl Scout tunic, shah or vest and membership pin

Today

Hours: Gates open at noon, buildings noon to 10 p.m., Midway hours - noon-midnight

Grandstand entertainment: Hezekiah Walker, 4 p.m. Free with gate admission

Monday

Hours: Gates open at 10 a.m., buildings 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Midway hours 11 a.m.-midnight

Lunch at the fair: Between noon-2 p.m., pay $5 at the gate and get a ticket to be exchanged for $5 back when you exit the fair by 2 p.m.

Rides: Pay-one-price ride day

Grandstand entertainment: No show Monday

Sandscapes

Head by the Ellison Building where you can see this year’s sand sculpture come to life right in front of you. The popular attraction is a work in progress and is crafted with 75,000 tons of sand. This year sculpture pays a tribute to the four seasons.

Compiled by Bertram Rantin