Free music lineup revealed for the 2018 Minnesota State Fair
Dozens of musical acts who will play free concerts at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair have been revealed.
The State Fair released the lineup on the many stages dotted around the state fairgrounds on Tuesday morning.
Some of the bigger names will play evening shows at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell, including Har Mar Superstar, En Vogue, former Journey lead vocalist Steve Augeri and Tower of Power, which is embarking on its 50th Anniversary Tour.
More than 900 shows from over 100 acts will be performed over the course of the 12-day festival.
Here's the full lineup, including stages and dates.
Leinie Lodge Bandshell Tonight!
Concerts start at 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 23 & 24: Tower of Power – 50th Anniversary Tour 2018
Aug. 25 & 26: BoDeans
Aug. 27 & 28: En Vogue
Aug. 29 & 30: Clay Walker
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1: Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
Sept. 2 & 3: Har Mar Superstar
Leinie Lodge Bandshell – Daytime
Aug. 23 & 24
Martin Family Circus
Charlie Faye & The Fayettes
Carlene Carter
Aug. 25 & 26
Bryan White
Tonic Sol-fa
Redhead Express
Aug. 27 & 28
The 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band
The Malpass Brothers
Ben Haggard
Aug. 29 & 30
Chmielewski Funtime Band (Aug. 29 only)
The Next Generation Leahy
Jimmie Allen
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1
Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots
Kazual
Cowboy Mouth
Sept. 1 & 2
The Reminders
The Secret Sisters
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
C. Willi Myles
Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
All concerts start at 8 p.m.
Aug. 23 &24: The Last Revel
Aug. 25 & 26: Mayda
Aug. 27 & 28: The Dustbowl Revival
Aug. 29 & 30: The Dave & Deke Combo
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1: Chastity Brown
Sept. 2 & 3: Church of Cash
Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater – Daytime
Times vary, full list here.
Aug. 23 – Sept. 3
MNHS presents History On-A-Schtick
Aug. 23 & 24
Miss Myra & The Moonshiners
Lisa Wenger Band
In Capable Hands
Aug. 25 & 26
The Minnesota State Fiddle Contest
The High 48s
Kristoffer Olson, Funny Magician
Aug. 27 & 28
The Barbary Coast Dixieland Showband
The WoodPicks
The Memories
Aug. 29 & 30
Sisters of Swing
Randy Sabien & The Fiddlehead Band
Tim Harmston
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1
Minnesota Americana-Roots Music Contests
The Okee Dokee Brothers
Buckets and Tap Shoes
Sept. 2 & 3
Bockfest Boys
Humbird
James Wedgwood
Bazaar After Dark at the International Bazaar Stage
All concerts start at 8 p.m.
Aug. 23 &24: Shane Martin
Aug. 25 & 26: Ipso Facto
Aug. 27 & 28: Pop ROCKS
Aug. 29 & 30: I Am, He Said: A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1: Tropical Zone Orchestra
Sept. 2 & 3: '90s R&B Revival with Kathleen Johnson and Maria Dawson.
International Bazaar Stage – Daytime
Times vary, full list here.
Aug. 23 & 24
Mariachi Jalisco de Minnesota
Café Accordion Orchestra
Aug. 25 & 26
Siama’s Congo Roots
Native Pride Dancers
Aug. 27 & 28
Ray Sands and The Polka Dots
Scottie Miller Band
Aug. 29 & 30
Natania & Ticket to Brasil
Annie Mack Band
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1
Black Market Brass
The Men of New Hope
Sept. 2 & 3
BATO BATO! Breck School Marimba
Walter Chancellor Jr. Band featuring Thomasina
Ramberg Music Cafe Stage
Times vary, full list here.
Aug. 23 & 24
Hank Thunander
The Neighborhood Trio
Aug 25 & 26
The Mad Ripple Hootenanny
Scott Fraser - Guitar Virtuoso
Aug. 27 & 28
The Banjo Boys Variety Band
Jeff Arundel and The Hammsmen
Aug. 29 & 30
Jim Berner’s Music Legends
Doug Otto & the Getaways
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1
Martin Devaney
Rod Cerar Orchestra
Sept. 2 & 3
Bill Koncar
Becky Kapell & The Fat 6
Family Fair Stage at Baldwin Park
Times vary, full list here.
Aug. 23 – Sept. 1
Minnesota State Fair Talent Contest – 7 p.m.
Aug. 23 – Sept. 3
Sean Emery
Aug. 23 & 24
Greg Frisbee
Aug. 23 – 28
Steve Trash
Aug. 25 & 26
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician
Aug. 27 & 28
Duke Otherwise
Aug. 29 & 30
The Chipper Experience
Aug. 29 – Sept. 3
Jared Sherlock
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1
Álléz-OOPS!
Sept. 2 & 3
Kidsdance
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