MN State Fair Announces Lineup For Free Stage

TWIN CITIES, MN — The Minnesota State Fair Tuesday released its free stage entertainment lineup. The free stage will feature more than 900 shows throughout the 12 days of the "Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together."

After the 2020 fair was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota State Fair will return Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 6.

"Restrictions regarding large gatherings have recently eased, so at this time, the State Fair does not anticipate daily attendance limits," fair officials said in a news release.

"Further, at this time, masks will not be required for fair guests but are strongly encouraged for those not fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will not be required for guests, staff or vendors. Cleaning and sanitization measures will adhere to federal and state guidelines."

Here are the artists and shows performing at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell:

• Box On
• Tonic Sol-fa
• Shenandoah
• Becky Buller Band
• The Next Generation Leahy
• King Calaway
• The 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band
• The Malpass Brothers
• Connie Smith
• Renata The Band
• Rockland Road
• We Banjo 3
• Monroe Crossing
• Screaming Orphans
• Melinda Doolittle
• Malamanya
• Rosie Flores
• Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots
• MSF Amateur Talent Contest Semifinals
• DSL Dire Straits Legacy (Aug. 26 & 27) 8:30 p.m.
• Sister Sledge (Aug. 28 & 29) 8:30 p.m.
• Ezra Ray Hart (Aug. 30 & 31) 8:30 p.m.
• The Legendary Wailers (Sept. 1 & 2) 8:30 p.m.
• Roots & Boots featuring Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye (Sept. 3 & 4) 8:30 p.m.
• Yam Haus (Sept. 5 & 6) 7:30 p.m.
• MNHS presents History On-A-Schtick
• Mary Cutrufello Band
• The Jorgensens
• The Minnesota State Fiddle Contest
• Barley Jacks
• Starlifter from the USAF Band of Mid-America
• Poppa Bear Norton
• Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen
• Molly Maher Band
• Minnesota Americana-Roots Music Contests
• Cornbread Harris
• Joe & Vicki Price
• The Dollys

See the full list of free concerts at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair here.