State Fair Day 2: SPAM, Fire Safety and Def Leppard

To know: The rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one-ticket discount until 1 p.m.  The weather is expected to be mostly sunny with a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. The high should be around 85. Check out the fair’s website for a full schedule of the day’s activities and events.

To extinguish: Flames. It’s Governor’s Fire Prevention Day at the fair, and Carousel Park will have presentations by the Regions Hospital Burn Center and the American Red Cross from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The “Hot Zone” at West Dan Patch will host fire trucks, a virtual fire extinguisher simulator and a search-and-rescue trailer. In the Fire Explorer Challenge (also at Carousel Park), 23 groups from around the state will compete in five firefighter-related events.

To taste: SPAM. Winners of the SPAM contest show off their prize-winning recipes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Education Building. This year’s contest focused on breakfast and brunch food.

To bark: Doggies of the Wild West. The western-themed variety show features eight stunt pooches performing daily throughout the fair at 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Located east of Heritage Square and north of the Skyride.

To hear: Def Leppard. The British pop metal holdover from the ‘80s is playing at the Grandstand at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for $41, $51 and $61, but seating is limited.