Saturday at the fair

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By the Lincoln Journal Star

Midway open, 11 a.m. to close. 

Free shuttle service: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Board buses at Bed, Bath & Beyond, 5040 N. 27th St., or at North 27th Street Plaza, 3901 N. 27th St.

Open Air Auditorium:

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Noon-6 p.m., Galaxy of Stars Talent Search.

7 p.m., “A Funny Experience Comedy Show,” featuring Juli Burney, T. Marni Voss, Mark Gross and the Amore Brothers. (Free admission with paid gate admission.)

Grandstand: 3 p.m., tractor pulls: super farm tractors, pro stock tractors, modified 2WD trucks and modified tractors. Doors open at 2 p.m. Admission: adults, $7; children 6-12, $2; 5 and under, free. (Gate admission not included.)

Gate admission: Adults, $8; children 6-12, $2; 5 and under, free.

Plan your day: At www.statefair.org, the Create Your Day and Food Finder tool has an events calendar that allows you to select and then print a custom daily schedule. Also: Where to find your favorite fair foods.

Today’s special: The Galaxy of Stars competition runs Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. in the Open Air Auditorium and continues Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Participants will  sing, dance, or play their way for a chance to win more than $5,000 in cash prizes, recording sessions, and trophies. Five categories: vocal, dance, instrumental, variety, bands and  songwriting.