Free Minnesota State Fair concerts announced

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FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Great Minnesota Get-Together announced its free concerts Tuesday. Over the 12-day Minnesota State Fair, dozens of acts will perform for free across multiple stages.

Some of the highlights are the Bacon Brothers, feature Kevin Bacon, and Soul Asylum.

The fair has already released the Grandstand Acts highlighted by Keith Urban, Brandi Carlile, and the Jonas Brothers.

A full list of the free acts:

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

The Bacon Brothers (Aug. 24 & 25 at 8:30 p.m.)
Naturally 7 (Aug. 26 & 27 at 8:30 p.m.)
Drake Milligan (Aug. 28 & 29 at 8:30 p.m.)
Nikki Lane (Aug. 30 & 31 at 8:30 p.m.)
Celebrating Meat Loaf (Sept. 1 & 2 at 8:30 p.m.)
Soul Asylum (Sept. 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m.)

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

Chris Kroeze
The Quebe Sisters
C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
Sam Butler
Mychael Gabriel
Connie P.
The 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" Band
Bryan White
Dallas Wayne with Redd Volkaert
Minor Mischief A Cappella
Jonny Lyons & the Pride
Shaun Johnson + The Big Band Experience
Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland
The Steeles
Bruce A. Henry
B2wins
St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk Allstars
50th Annual MSF Amateur Talent Contest Semifinals

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

Mike Hosty (Aug. 24 & 25 at 8 p.m.)
Kiss the Tiger (Aug. 26 & 27 at 8 p.m.)
Heatbox (Aug. 28 & 29 at 8 p.m.)
Gully Boys (Aug. 30 & 31 at 8 p.m.)
First Avenue Goes To The Fair (Sept. 1 & 2 at 8 p.m.)
Petty Comes Alive! (Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. & Sept. 4 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
Doug Collins & the Receptionists
Craig Clark Band
Minnesota State Fiddle Showcase
The Foxgloves
204th Army Band Brass Quintet
Honky-Tonk Jump
Country Roads: Dennis Curley Sings the Music of John Denver
The Holy Rocka Rollaz
Minnesota Americana-Roots Music Showcase
Joel Paterson Trio
The Good Time Gals
Maygen & The Birdwatcher

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

Jamecia Bennett (Aug. 24 & 25 at 8 p.m.)
Free & Easy (Aug. 26 & 27 at 8 p.m.)
ABBASolutely Fab – Tribute Band (Aug. 28 & 29 at 8 p.m.)
The Cedar Cultural Center Presents The Global Get-Together (Aug. 30 & 31 at 8 p.m.)
High & Mighty (Sept. 1 & 2 at 8 p.m.)
Malamanya (Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. & Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.)

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

Chuck Thiel & The Jolly Ramblers
Javier Trejo y Caballo Cósmico
Duniya Drum & Dance
Genet Abate
Other Country Ensemble
Native Pride Dancers
Dirty Shorts Brass Band
Intoxicats
Kickin’ It Irish with O’Shea Irish Dance
The Robert Everest Expedition with Yawo Attivor
Orkestar Bez Ime
Socaholix

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

Hip Hop Juggler
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comic
Jared Sherlock
Bill Robison
Duke Otherwise
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.