All of the Free Shows at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is one of my favorite things about summer! But it's also a place where you can spend a lot of money really fast.
I've got some good news, though! The state fair has plenty of free things to do and free shows to see so you don't have to spend an arm and a leg.
(I also have an article up about how to do the state fair on a budget. It includes checking out the free entertainment, but also other tips on how to save money while at the fair. READ MORE: How to do the Minnesota State Fair on a Budget)
There are TONS of free shows to see at the Great Minnesota Get-Together and this year there are some pretty big names who will be performing.
2024 Minnesota State Fair Free Shows and Entertainment
At the state fair there are 5 different free stages where you can catch a show free of charge. You've got...
Family Fair Stage
International Bazaar Stage
Leinie Lodge Bandshell Stage
Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
and The North Woods Stage
Each of these stages will have their own unique and free performances that you can enjoy throughout the fair.
Keep scrolling to see all of the performances. Or you can jump ahead to your favorite stage or concert series below.
Jump to: Family Fair Stage Performances
Jump to: International Bazaar Stage Performances
Jump to: Bazaar After Dark Concert Series
Jump to: Leinie Lodge Bandshell Performances
Jump to: Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series
Jump to: Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater Performances
Jump to: West End at Sunset Concert Series
Jump to: The North Woods Stage Performances
Schedule of Free Entertainment at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Sun, Aug. 25th
Mark Hayward - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Tues, Aug. 27th
The Chipper Experience! Where Comedy and Magic Collide! - 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Sat, Aug. 31st
MSF County Fair Talent Contest - 7:00 PM
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Mon, Sept. 2nd
Monster Shop Bump'n - 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM
Mon, Aug. 26th - Thurs, Aug. 29th
Tuey - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
Wed, Aug. 28th - Mon, Sept. 2nd
Alléz-OOPS! Circus. Comedy. Spectacle. - 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Fri, Aug. 30th - Mon, Sept. 2nd
Kidsdance - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
Sun, Sept. 1st - Mon, Sept. 2nd
Lizzy - Comedy Stage Hypnosis - 7 PM
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Fri, Aug. 23rd
Alma Andina - 10:45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM
New Primitives - 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM
Sat, Aug. 24th - Sun, Aug. 25th
Pan Dimensions - 10;45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM
Rumba Nueva - 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM
Mon, Aug. 26th - Tues, Aug. 27th
Doctor Kielbasa - 10;45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM
iLLism - 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM
Wed, Aug. 28th - Thurs, Aug. 29th
McNasty Brass Band - 10;45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM
Maurice Jacox & We Still R - 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM
Fri, Aug. 30th - Sat, Aug. 31st
Kickin' It Irish with O'Shea Irish Dance - 10;45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM
Dia Toti - 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM
Sun, Sept. 1st - Mon, Sept. 2nd
World Jazz Collegium - 10;45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM
Native Pride Dancers - 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM
BAZAAR AFTER DARK CONCERT SERIES (at International Bazaar Stage)
Thurs, Aug. 22nd and Fri, Aug. 23rd
The 70's Magic Sunshine Band - 8 PM
Sat, Aug. 24th and Sun, Aug. 25th
Tropical Zone Orchestra - 8 PM
Mon, Aug. 26th and Tues, Aug. 27th
PopROCKS - 8 PM
Wed, Aug. 28th and Thurs, Aug. 29th
The Cedar Cultural Center Presents The Global Get-Together - 8 PM
Fri, Aug. 30th and Sat, Aug. 31st
International Reggae All Stars - 8 PM
Sun, Sept. 1st
Grupo Esplendor Norteño - 8 PM
Mon, Sept. 2nd
Grupo Esplendor Norteño - 7:30 PM
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Fri, Aug. 23rd
Church of Cash - 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM
Tommy Prine - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
The Men of Motown - 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Sat, Aug. 31st
Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest - 6 PM
Sat, Aug. 24th - Sun, Aug. 25th
The Dryes - 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM
Kazual - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
McKinley James - 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM
Mon, Aug. 26th - Tues, Aug. 27th
The 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band - 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM
Radius - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience - 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM
Wed, Aug. 28th - Thurs, Aug. 29th
Renata The Band - 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM
Ben Goldsmith - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
Mariachi Campanas de America - 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM
Fri, Aug. 30th - Sat, Aug. 31st
Thomasina Petrus & The King's Quartet - 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM
Jonny Lyons & the Pride - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
Lucas Hoge - 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM
Sun, Sept. 1st - Mon, Sept. 2nd
Monroe Crossing - 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM
Screaming Orphans - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
Los Texmaniacs - 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM
BANDSHELL TONIGHT! CONCERT SERIES (at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell)
Thurs, Aug. 22nd and Fri, Aug. 23rd
Phil Vassar - 8:30 PM
Sat, Aug. 24th and Sun, Aug. 25th
Maggie Rose - 8:30 PM
Mon, Aug. 26th and Tues, Aug. 27th
The War & Treaty - 8:30 PM
Wed, Aug. 28th and Thurs, Aug. 29th
Marky Ramone Plays The Ramones Classics - 8:30 PM
Fri, Aug. 30th and Sat, Aug. 31st
Moon Taxi - 8:30 PM
Mon, Sept. 1st and Mon, Sept. 2nd
Semisonic - 7:30 PM
SCHELL'S STAGE AT SCHILLING AMPHITHEATER
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Fri, Aug. 23rd
Clare Doyle - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Mick Sterling and Cate Fierro - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Thurs, Aug. 22nd – Mon, Sept. 2nd
MNHS presents History On-A-Schtick - 10:00 am, 11:00 am
Sat, Aug. 24th - Sun, Aug. 25th
High & Rising - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Alexander Craig - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Mon, Aug. 26th - Tues, Aug. 27th
The Robb Henry Trio - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
The Scarlet Goodbye - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Wed, Aug. 28th - Thurs, Aug. 29th
PK Mayo Band - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
The Jorgensens - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Fri, Aug. 30th - Sat, Aug. 31st
Jiggs Lee Invasion - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Sun, Sept. 1st - Mon, Sept. 2nd
Faith Boblett - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
LAAMAR - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
WEST END AT SUNSET CONCERT SERIES (at the Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater)
Thurs, Aug. 22nd and Fri, Aug. 23rd
Tina Schlieske & Friends - 8:00 pm
Sat, Aug. 24th and Sun, Aug. 25th
Mae Simpson - 8:00 pm
Mon, Aug. 26th and Tues, Aug. 27th
L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE - 8:00 pm
Wed, Aug. 28th and Thurs, Aug. 29th
Corey Medina & Brothers - 8:00 pm
Fri, Aug. 30th and Sat, Aug. 31st
First Avenue Goes To The Fair - 8:00 pm
Sun, Sept. 1st
The Brothers Allmanac - 8:00 pm
Mon, Sept. 2nd
The Brothers Allmanac - 7:30 pm
Thurs, Aug. 22nd - Mon, Sept. 2nd
All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash - 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm
Timberworks Lumberjack Show - 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm
New Foods, Drinks, and Vendors for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
Gallery Credit: Carly Ross
