Saturday, day number ten is sure to be a busy one at the fair. Throughout the day, be sure to keep it country, and check out the shows listed below.
Greene and Hurst will hit the stage at the Gardens Building on the corner of Dan Patch and Underwood 6-11 p.m. nightly Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Greene and Hurst is a new kind of country, a fun kind of country. The band mixes in today’s hits, some classics, a few classic rock songs and even originals. Wanting to do nothing but have a good time with the crowd, G&H makes sure to leave everything they have on stage to make sure the fans leave happy and wanting more. As always, there will be great food and ice cold beer being served at Chicago Dogs, Ragin’ Cajun, and Tejas Express.
Something different! The Minnesota Flatpicking Guitar and Duet Championships! Close vocal harmonies, expert instrumental playing, and the drive and intensity associated with bluegrass and old-time string band music are the hallmark of the best duets that will compete in the Minnesota Duet Championships. The Minnesota Flatpicking Guitar Championship is modeled on national contests, and some of the 20 contestants use it as a warm-up for the national flatpicking championships held each fall in Winfield, Kansas. This show runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 30 and 31 at Heritage Square.
Rosie Flores and The Rivetors – Rosie Flores is a rockabilly and country music artist who has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. Her music is a blend of rockabilly, honky tonk, jazz and Western swing along with traditional influences from her Tex-Mex heritage. She has been a major figure in the Los Angeles, Austin and Nashville music scenes, as well as in Europe and Japan. You can see the at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell Fri., Aug. 30- Sat., Aug. 31 playing shows at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. both days.
Don’t forget to visit your favorite country radio station booths at the fair, and be sure to send us photos of yourself supporting country music at the Minnesota State Fair!
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If you can’t make it to the fair check out all the other great shows in the area by clicking HERE.