Tammy Chase, 16, has a moment with Thunder, one of the two Holstein shorthorn steers on her pull team, during the steer and oxen show on the second day of the Skowhegan State Fair on Friday.

TODAY AT THE FAIR

• Gate admission: $8, children under 5, free
• Rides bracelet: $14
• Parking: $4

Schedule:

7 a.m.: Gates open
9 a.m.: Tractor pull trials
11 a.m.: All exhibition halls open
Noon: Midway opens, with Fiesta Shows; magic show in the new Children’s Area Park
1 p.m.: Tractor pulling, Franzen Tiger Show
2 p.m.: Magic show
5 p.m.: Franzen Tiger Show
6:30 p.m.: Franzen Elephant Show, truck pull
7 p.m.: Tractor pull