Minnesota State Fair announces over 900 stage entertainment for free

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) – The 2024 Minnesota State Fair free stage entertainment lineup features more than 900 shows throughout the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s 12-day run – all free with fair admission. Highlights of this year’s free stage lineup are listed below.

Leinie Lodge Bandshell Tonight! sponsored by Leinenkugel Brewing Co.:

• Phil Vassar (Aug. 22 and 23 at 8:30 p.m.)
• Maggie Rose (Aug. 24 and 25 at 8:30 p.m.)
• The War & Treaty (Aug. 26 and 27 at 8:30 p.m.)
• Marky Ramone Plays The Ramones Classics (Aug. 28 & 29 at 8:30 p.m.)
• Moon Taxi (Aug. 30 and 31 at 8:30 p.m.)
• Semisonic (Sept. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m.)

Leinie Lodge Bandshell daytime entertainment sponsored by Leinenkugel Brewing Co.:

• Church of Cash
• Tommy Prine
• The Men of Motown
• The Dryes
• Kazual
• McKinley James
• The 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band
• Radius
• Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
• Renata The Band
• Ben Goldsmith
• Mariachi Campanas de America
• Thomasina Petrus & The King’s Quartet
• Jonny Lyons & the Pride
• Lucas Hoge
• Monroe Crossing
• Screaming Orphans
• Los Texmaniacs
• MSF Amateur Talent Contest Semifinals sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

West End at Sunset at the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater sponsored by August Schell Brewing Co.:

• Tina Schlieske & Friends (Aug. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m.)
• Mae Simpson (Aug. 24 and 25 at 8 p.m.)
• L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE (Aug. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m.)
• Corey Medina & Brothers (Aug. 28 and 29 at 8 p.m.)
• First Avenue Goes To The Fair (Aug. 30 and 31 at 8 p.m.)
• The Brothers Allmanac (Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.)

Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater at West End Market daytime entertainment sponsored by August Schell Brewing Co.:

• MNHS presents History On-A-Schtick
• Clare Doyle
• Mick Sterling and Cate Fierro
• High & Rising
• Alexander Craig
• The Robb Henry Trio
• The Scarlet Goodbye
• PK Mayo Band
• The Jorgensens
• Jiggs Lee Invasion
• Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
• Faith Boblett
• LAAMAR

Bazaar After Dark at the International Bazaar Stage sponsored by Summit Brewing Co.:

• The 70′s Magic Sunshine Band (Aug. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m.)
• Tropical Zone Orchestra (Aug. 24 and 25 at 8 p.m.)
• PopROCKS (Aug. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m.)
• The Cedar Cultural Center Presents The Global Get-Together (Aug. 28 and 29 at 8 p.m.)
• International Reggae All Stars (Aug. 30 and 31 at 8 p.m.)
• Grupo Esplendor Norteño (Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.)

International Bazaar Stage daytime entertainment sponsored by Summit Brewing Co.:

• Alma Andina
• New Primitives
• Pan Dimensions
• Rumba Nueva
• Doctor Kielbasa
• iLLism
• McNasty Brass Band
• Maurice Jacox & We Still R
• Kickin’ It Irish with O’Shea Irish Dance
• Dia Toti
• World Jazz Collegium
• Native Pride Dancers

Family Fair Stage at Baldwin Park sponsored by Green Mill Restaurant:

• Mark Hayward
• The Chipper Experience! Where Comedy & Magic Collide!
• Tuey
• Kidsdance
• Alléz-OOPS! Circus. Comedy. Spectacle.
• Monster Shop Bump’n
• Lizzy – Comedy Stage Hypnosis
• MSF County Fair Talent Contest

Other free entertainment venues and highlights presented by the State Fair include:

• All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash and Timberworks Lumberjack Show at The North Woods sponsored by Good Health Saunas.
• Cosgrove Stage featuring community dance ensembles and other groups sponsored by Allina Health | Aetna. This schedule will be announced later this summer.
• The daily parade at 2 p.m. with floats, special guests, the State Fair High School Marching Band Competition and more.
• Arts A’Fair, a celebration of performing arts in Minnesota with pop-up dance, theater and musical showcases. This schedule will be announced later this summer.
• Mia Dorr’s Premier Karaoke in The Garden sponsored by Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

The full lineup of free entertainment, including additional acts, showtimes and artist information, is available at mnstatefair.org/free-live-music-and-shows/.

The 2024 Minnesota State Fair will run Aug. 22 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

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