Free Stage Entertainment

FREE State Entertainment

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

Senior Day Entertainment under Attractions Tab - Thursday’s Events
Senior Day Schedule

Group Picture of the Bananas Musical Group

The Bandanas

2 – 4 pm show scheduled on the Free Stage

Band Members—Barb Jorgensen, Bev Winzenburg and Rosie Henry performing a “sweet sibling harmony” mixed with the classic songs creating their own vintage sound enjoyed by all ages. They have been performing for many years together. They are entertaining, telling jokes and getting the crowd involved in-between their performances of songs by Hank Williams, The Judds, McCarter Sisters and John Denver.

MN Over 60 Band

5:00 pm show scheduled on the Free Stage

This is a non-profit band composed of 25 to 30 musicians that range in age from 60 to 93 years and operates in Minnesota providing music for various parades along with concerts for many towns & communities near and far. The band was founded in 1953 and has been inducted into the MN Music Hall of Fame in 2003.

Friday, July 21st, 2023

Group of people sitting at a table eating Pizza at an eating contest

Pizza Eating Contest

12:30 pm competition scheduled near the Free Stage

Sponsored by Casey’s General Store in Amboy.
Anyone interested in participating, please make sure to signup in the office before the event starts on Friday.

Kids Treasure Dig

1:30 pm scheduled near the Free Stage

Any child interested in participating in the dig may show up near the Free Stage and participate in the hunt for treasure.

Ice Cream Eating Contest

2:30 pm competition scheduled near the Free Stage

Sponsored by Coldstone Creamery of Mankato
Anyone interested in participating, please make sure to signup in the office before the event starts on Friday.

Mini Donut Eating Contest

3:30 pm next to Don Nelson’s Mini Donut Truck

Sponsored by Don Nelson
Anyone interested in participating, please make sure to signup in the office before the event starts on Friday.

Karl Achilles' “Escape into Magic “

2:00 & 5:00 pm shows scheduled Friday

Magician - Escape Artist, Karl Achilles, who has been performing for over 25 years, brings his "Trunk of Tricks" and shows you the exciting, unique history and mystery of magic in the tradition of Houdini. This act promises something for everyone.

James Wedgwood, Ventriloquist

4:00 & 7:00 pm shows scheduled Friday

His family friendly show will delight and surprise all ages as James blends amazing technical skill seamlessly with quick wit and wacky wooden friends. It's a great opportunity to see the fascinating art of ventriloquism up close and who knows, you may even become part of the act! Come see why James truly is "Funnier Than Your Average Dummy!"

Saturday, July 22nd, 2023

Luke Smith

12:30 pm scheduled on the Free Stage

Luke is a singer-songwriter from Faribault, Minnesota. He started playing guitar at the age of 13, and has been writing songs ever since. He plays pop and folk music from Bob Dylan to the Beach Boys, as well as original songs. In 2017 he was nominated for “Best Solo Performer” by Southern Minnesota Scene.

Tanner Peterson

1:00 pm scheduled on the Free Stage

Tanner is a singer/songwriter from Minnesota that conveys a blend of folk/soul and acoustic rock music. His songs are based on life experience, spirituality, and self empowerment.

Dustin Gill

1:30 pm scheduled on the Free Stage

“Dustin known professionally as Drawn To The Sky, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer. Painted by a brilliant cascade of vibrant colors and raw emotion, Dustin blends his childhood inspirations of punk, 80’s rock, and hip-hop to create a new multifaceted sound.

BDE Boys

2:00 pm scheduled on the Free Stage

BDE Boys are a music group from Southern Minnesota, including Andy Beltz, Dylan Mock, and Ethan Gruis.

Teenagers with arms behind their backs eating pie at a contest

Pie Eating Contest

2:30 pm competition scheduled near the Free Stage

Sponsored by Rapidan The Dam Store
Anyone interested in participating, please make sure to signup in the office before the event starts on Saturday.

Veterans Recognition Program

4:00 pm show scheduled on the Free Stage

Honoring our current and past Armed Forces.

Comedian DonB!

3:00 & 7:00 pm shows scheduled on the Free Stage

DonB! is a “professional goofball”. He mixes comedy with unicycles, juggling and the art of illusion. DonB! is a two-time national unicycling champion who has worked with The Variety II Review, Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus as well as Disneyland Corporation.

Gabriel Holmes, Hypnotist

5 pm show scheduled Saturday, July 30th on the Free Stage

Gabriel's performances are unique, hilarious and very enlightening. Gabriel has an outstanding reputation for bringing a fun, fresh and purely entertaining approach to hypnotism while dispelling the mysterious and degrading myths that often surround this fascinating state of mind. Gabriel's hypnotic induction features a completely observable process during which the audience becomes the witness to a remarkable transformation from the conscious to a subconscious state of mind. The performance is 60 - 75 minutes of pure enlightening fun!!!!

Amazing Hoopster

9:30 pm show scheduled near the Free Stage Area

The Amazing Hoopsters, a family of six from Hutchinson performed spectacular hooping tricks choreographed to an artistic hoop dance performance. These hooping performers Rachael, Tyler, and Kristina Osmonson, started basic hooping at the age of 4, while honing their skills throughout the years of practice. Advancing their ability to effortlessly maneuver the multiple hoops throughout their bodies and fluently shifting the hoops into a variety of designs. They produced a night show that was illuminating with lighted hoops and a fire performance that mesmerized the spectators.

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

PJ’s Magic Fun Show

1:00 pm shows scheduled

Magician Paul Johnson (“PJ”) has been entertaining the young and the “young at heart” for over twenty years. He is a comic magician who performs professionally throughout the Midwest, delighting audiences of all sizes and venues. Great Family Entertainment. A world of imagination and astonishment! You won’t believe your eyes!

Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Show

1:30 pm shows scheduled

Come and experience Minnesota's premier reptile destination. Marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs and salamanders. Our zoo is home to over 150 kinds of animals from all over the world.