Minnesota State Fair 2016 Preview Brochure

Minnesota State Fair 2016 Preview Brochure

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY, TUESDAY, AUG. 30
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Active military families, retired military and
spouses, and veterans and spouses receive discount
admission with valid military service
documentation. All ages (with documentation) $8
Just $10! (Save up to $3)
• PRE-FAIR DISCOUNT RIDE & GAME TICKETS:
Only $15 for a sheet of 25! (Save up to $10)
Pre-fair discount tickets are good every day of the fair and
can be purchased:
At the State Fair Ticket Office on the fairgrounds
through Aug. 24
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By mailing a check or credit card information
through Aug. 11 to:
Tickets, Minnesota State Fair,
1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
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At the customer service centers of participating
Cub Foods stores now through Aug. 24
(while supplies last)
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At many locations in greater Minnesota and
Hudson, Wis., through Aug. 24
(while supplies last)
For a complete list of sales outlets, visit
mnstatefair.org.
Present a valid public library card for discount
admission. (One discount per card)
Adults (13-64) $11; Seniors (65+) &
Kids (5-12) $8
By phone through Etix at (800) 514-3849
through 5 p.m. Aug. 11
SHOPPING AND MORE!
$5
Nearly 1,000 specialty merchants and unique artisans
offer unparalleled shopping. Learn about the brand
new vendors, artisans and shops coming to the fair at
mnstatefair.org!
NEW ATTRACTIONS!
New vendors, new rides, new exhibits and more – learn
all about the exciting attractions at the State Fair at
mnstatefair.org!
GOOD EATS!
300 food vendors offer more
than 500 mouthwatering items.
Find out about the new food
offerings at the 2016 State Fair
at mnstatefair.org!
Kids (5-12) $8
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KIDS & LAST CHANCE DAY, LABOR DAY, SEPT. 5
Discount day pricing above is only available
when purchasing tickets at the gate.
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Featuring the All-Star Stunt Dogs Splash
and Timberworks Lumberjack Shows.
Good Health Saunas
ARTS A’FAIR
Pop-up showcases celebrating the
best of Minnesota’s performing arts.
Skateboarders and BMX bikers
perform daring tricks at The X-Zone.
Seniors (65+) $8
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THE NORTH WOODS
3RD LAIR SKATEPARK
SENIORS DAY, THURSDAY, SEPT. 1
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READ & RIDE DAY, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31
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A 12-day multi-breed event consisting of
performance, pleasure, stock and draft
horses, a cutting horse competition, bull
riding and polo matches.
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FIRST PLACE
IN SAVINGS
BLUE RIBBON
BARGAIN BOOK!
The 2016 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book
features 150 coupons with huge
savings on food, merchandise and attractions valid all
12 days of the fair. Books are available for $5 wherever
pre-fair discount tickets are sold and during the fair at
State FairWear Gift Shops and Bargain Book & State Fair
Poster Carts (while supplies last).
Aug. 25–Labor Day, Sept. 5
CONNECT WITH THE
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR!
More information at mnstatefair.org
THANK A FARMER MAGIC SHOW
Children of all ages learn about the
magical role agriculture plays in our
daily lives.
FESTIVAL OF NATIONS DEMONSTRATION STAGE
Worldly performances happening
daily at the International Bazaar.
STATE FAIR PARADE
Begins at 2 p.m. daily. Catch marching
bands, floats and special attractions.
THE GARDEN STAGE
Don’t miss Karaoke by Mia Dorr’s
Premier Entertainment each afternoon!
FLIPPENOUT EXTREME TRAMPOLINE SHOW
At Expo Place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5!
LASERTAINMENT’S
LASER HITZ LIGHT SHOW
Catch it nightly at 9:15 p.m.
MIGHTY MIDWAY & KIDWAY
All-day or early bird specials are
offered every weekday on 60
rides and 50 games of skill!
TRADITION OF COMPETITION
See thousands of competitive entries
in creative activities, horticulture, fine
arts and more, and come face-to-face
with hundreds of animals!
AUG. 25 — LABOR DAY, SEPT. 5
Seniors (65+) & Kids (5-12) $8
• PRE-FAIR DISCOUNT ADMISSION TICKETS:
Online at mnstatefair.org through 5 p.m. Aug. 11
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR HORSE SHOW
SENIORS & KIDS DAY, MONDAY, AUG. 29
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Buy discount tickets in advance and
have more fun for less!
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Adults & Seniors (13+) $11; Kids (5-12) $8
PLAN AHEAD AND SAVE!
ALL FREE WITH FAIR ADMISSION!
M N S TAT E FA I R . O R G
THRIFTY THURSDAY, AUG. 25
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Countless things to do, see and experience
at this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together –
PREVIEW ✪ 2016
DISCOUNT DAY!
$13
$11
$11
Always FREE!
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Adults (13-64)
Seniors (65+)
Kids (5-12)
Children (under 5)
DON’T MISS IT!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT MNSTATEFAIR.ORG!
VISIT US ON A
2016 REGULAR ADMISSION
2016
2016 Concert Series
sponsored by
LEINIE
LODGE
BANDSHELL TONIGHT!
Nightly Fireworks
presented by
DON HENLEY
Thursday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. • $65 & $50
CHARLIE WILSON
with special guest Fantasia
Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. • $55 & $40
DIXIE CHICKS with special guests
DON HENLEY
CHARLIE WILSON
DIXIE CHICKS
THURSDAY, AUG. 25
FRIDAY, AUG. 26
SATURDAY, AUG. 27
Vintage Trouble and Smooth Hound Smith
Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. • Sold Out
DIXIE CHICKS with special guests
Vintage Trouble and Smooth Hound Smith
2ND SHOW!
Sunday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. • Sold Out
HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2016
DIXIE CHICKS
SUNDAY, AUG. 28
G-EAZY
MONDAY, AUG. 29
TUESDAY, AUG. 30
The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie,
Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night),
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap,
Mark Lindsay (former lead singer of Paul Revere &
The Raiders), The Cowsills, and
The Spencer Davis Group
Monday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m. • $21
G-EAZY with special guest Marty Grimes
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. • $41 & $33
DEMI LOVATO & NICK JONAS
FUTURE NOW: THE TOUR
with special guest Mike Posner
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m. • $56 & $40
ALABAMA with special guest Levon
DEMI LOVATO &
NICK JONAS
ALABAMA
GARRISON KEILLOR
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31
THURSDAY, SEPT. 1
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2
Thursday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. • $50 & $40
THE MINNESOTA SHOW
with GARRISON KEILLOR
Friday, Sept. 2, 7:45 p.m. • $35 & $27
The Current’s Music On-A-Stick
featuring
WEEZER
with special guest The Struts
Saturday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. • $45 & $35
AMATEUR TALENT
CONTEST FINALS
WEEZER
AMATEUR TALENT
CONTEST FINALS
BONNIE RAITT
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4
MONDAY, SEPT. 5
Sunday, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. • FREE
BONNIE RAITT
with special guest The Richard Thompson Trio
Monday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. • $46 & $36
For ticket information:
(651) 288-4427
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To purchase Grandstand tickets:
(800) 514-3849 ★ mnstatefair.org
G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE
AUG. 25 & 26
MARTY STUART
AUG. 27 & 28
AUG. 25 & 26:
AUG. 31 & SEPT 1:
AUG. 27 & 28:
SEPT. 2 & 3:
AUG. 29 & 30:
SEPT. 4 & 5:
The Not Guilty Band
Viva Knievel
AUG. 29 & 30
BILLY BOB THORNTON
AND THE BOXMASTERS
AUG. 31 & SEPT. 1
TALENT CONTESTS
BAZAAR
AFTER DARK
Maiden Dixie
A GREAT BIG WORLD
Salsa del Soul
Gypsy
GB Leighton
AUG. 25 – SEPT. 3, 7 p.m.
at the Family Fair Stage
MSF County Fair Talent Contest
THE SPINNERS
SEPT. 2 & 3
WAR
SEPT. 4 & 5
WEST END
AT S U N S E T
AUG. 25 & 26:
AUG. 31 & SEPT 1:
AUG. 25 – SEPT. 3, 6 p.m.
at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell
MSF Amateur Talent
Contest Semifinals
AUG. 27 & 28:
SEPT. 2 & 3:
SEPT. 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Grandstand
MSF Amateur Talent Contest Finals
Davina and
The Vagabonds
Reina del Cid
Mark Olson
(of The Jayhawks)
AUG. 29 & 30:
The Twilight Hours
Pert’ Near Sandstone
SEPT. 4 & 5:
Sonny Knight
& The Lakers
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LEINIE LODGE
900 SHOWS 100 + ACTS
BANDSHELL
AUG. 25 – SEPT. 5:
MNHS presents History On-A-Schtick
AUG. 25 & 26:
AUG. 25 & 26:
Martin Family Circus, Tonic Sol-fa,
High Valley
Sawtooth Brothers, Everett Smithson Band,
In Capable Hands
AUG. 27 & 28:
AUG. 27 & 28:
Dave Barnes, Ashley Campbell,
The Bros. Landreth
Jillian Rae, The Minnesota State Fiddle
Contest, Lizzy - The Dream Girl
AUG. 29 & 30:
AUG. 29 & 30:
Sisters of Swing, Sherwin Linton and
The Cotton Kings, The Looney Lutherans
The 34th Infantry Division
“Red Bull” Band, Chris Hillman &
Herb Pedersen, We Banjo 3
AUG. 31 & SEPT 1:
Sourdough Slim, Barefoot Becky & The
Ivanhoe Dutchmen, James Wedgwood
AUG. 31 & SEPT 1:
The Sound Exchange, The Quebe
Sisters, Pokey LaFarge
SEPT. 2 & 3:
The Railers, Max Baca & Los TexManiacs,
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
SEPT. 4 & 5:
The Peterson Brothers, Dirty Dozen
Brass Band, The Last Bandoleros,
Tim Cavanagh
SEPT. 2 & 3:
free
FAMILY FAIR STAGE AT
BALDWIN PARK
AUG. 25 – SEPT. 5:
Sean Emery, Break-Shop Bump’n
AUG. 25 & 26:
AUG. 31 & SEPT 1:
Kenny Ahern
Mama Lou:
American Strong Woman
AUG. 27 & 28:
SEPT. 2 & 3:
AUG. 29 & 30:
SEPT. 4 & 5:
Teddy Bear Band
Jared Sherlock
Jack & Kitty
Kidsdance
SCHELL’S STAGE
AT SCHILLING
AMPHITHEATER
All shows are free
with admission!
INTERNATIONAL
BAZAAR STAGE
AUG. 25 & 26:
Ballet Folklórico
Mexico Azteca,
Annie Mack
AUG. 27 & 28:
AUG. 31 & SEPT 1:
The Irish Brigade,
Native Pride Dancers
SEPT. 2 & 3:
Universal Artist
Movement, Alex y su
Conjunto Branteño
Concord Singers,
Dominic Gaudious
AUG. 29 & 30:
SEPT. 4 & 5:
Craig Ebel &
DyVersaCo, Café
Accordion Orchestra
Jack Brass Band,
Marimba Africa
The Okee Dokee Brothers, Minnesota
Americana-Roots Music Contests,
Mary Rowles
SEPT. 4 & 5:
Sarah Morris and The Sometimes Guys, Becky
Schlegel Trio, Jerry Frasier-Comic Magician
RAMBERG
SENIOR
CENTER
STAGE
AUG. 25 & 26:
AUG. 31 & SEPT 1:
The Mellow Fellows,
Rich Lewis Band
Big Bob Scoggin,
Jim Berner’s Music
Legends
AUG. 27 & 28:
SEPT. 2 & 3:
Bill Koncar, Jack
Knife and the Sharps
Pushing Chain,
Tim Patrick and his
Blue Eyes Band
AUG. 29 & 30:
SEPT. 4 & 5:
Switched At Birth,
Rod Cerar Orchestra
The Joey Johnson
Band, Vic Volare