Beer Garden Entertainment

Come enjoy a cold beverage with friends at the Fair!
Beer Garden is open noon to midnight during the Fair.

2023 Blue Earth County Fair Entertainment

“Project dollars for some of these programs were provided by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, through partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.”

Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Mankato VINE Stompers

11 am show scheduled Entertainment Stage

This is a line dancing group of Seniors, made up of 15-20 performers. They typically perform at care facilities and community events. VINE offers different performance groups to bring smiles and joy to those who are fortunate enough to see and hear their talents around the community. If you are interested in learning how you can become involved or have one of our VINE performers at your next event.
Contact Mary O’Sullivan at (507) 387-1666 for more information.

Wendinger Band

1:00 pm show scheduled Entertainment Stage

For almost 50 years, Peter & Paul’s unique style of music with two concertinas, accompanied by brass and rhythm sections and four part harmony, captivated audiences of all ages. Peter & Paul were recipients of the MN Music Academy Award and the MN Ballroom Old Tyme Band of the Year Award. In 2005, the brothers were inducted into the World Concertina Congress; and in June of the following year they were inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame at Ironworld in Chisholm, MN. In 2007 when they were inducted into the MN Music Hall of Fame in their hometown of New Ulm.

The Bully Pulpit Band

3:30 pm show scheduled Entertainment Stage

Bullypulpit plays for the pure enjoyment of traditional bluegrass music. We've been performing in Mankato and around southern Minnesota since 2009.

Friday, July 21st, 2023

DJ (Kern Brothers Entertainment)

4–7 pm show scheduled Entertainment Stage(Beer Gardens)

All of your favorite music. We have the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and today's music, plus Country, Polka, Waltz's, Swing, Love Songs, Rock-n-Roll, Disco, Participation Songs, etc. The music list goes on. You are guaranteed an excellent variety of music for all ages.We have a spectacular Light Show that will amaze everyone.

Fat City All Stars

8:00 pm show scheduled Entertainment Stage Beer Gardens

FCAS Rocks a wide variety of music! Rock, Country, and Pop!

Saturday, July 22nd, 2023

Blazin’ Hot Wing Eating Contest

3:30 pm scheduled near the Entertainment Stage Area

Sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wing’s of Mankato, MN
Anyone interested in participating, please make sure to signup in the office before the event starts on Friday.

Tully & Allen Band

4:00 pm show scheduled on the Entertainment Stage

Live music country and classic rock. Tully and Allen have been appearing in a variety of venues in several cities in southern Minnesota for many years.

Powerhouse Band

8:00 pm show scheduled on the Entertainment Stage

Southern Minnesota's hottest 10-piece band POWERHOUSE! Playing a mixture of Classic Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Swing, Soul, Disco and Adult Contemporary music from the 40's through today. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Church Service

9:30 am service scheduled on the Entertainment Stage

Everyone is Welcome to come!