Announced: Benton County Fair Beer Garden Stage Lineup

Every year at the end of July/beginning of August a staple in the area happens.  It's the Benton County FREE fair.  And by free I mean there is no admission charge.  It's a great time for families to get out and enjoy everything that a county fair is in Central Minnesota.

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There are events in the Grandstand that will be an extra charge, but enjoying the music on the stage by the beer garden is free.  I love that fact. You can go to the fair in the evening, maybe grab some cheese curds, a corndog, some great lemonade...or some other adult beverage, and enjoy some awesome bands that are scheduled to be on the beer garden stage.

Right now, here is the schedule. They are all great - might want to make plans to attend the fair each night.

TUESDAY JULY 29

IV Play is scheduled to start at 7:30pm on the first day of the fair.

Based out of Mankato, Minnesota, you may have seen the name playing most of their dates in the upper mid-west, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

WEDNESDAY JULY 30

Pandemic is scheduled to start at 8pm

Performing over the years, Pandemic is made up of 5 talented musicians and has played the Central MN area and have become very popular. Performing everyone’s favorite decade the “80’s”!! We love to have fun and keep people dancing and rocking all night!!

THURSDAY JULY 31

Gen X Jukebox is scheduled to start at 8pm

Gen X Jukebox is a high-energy stage performance that delivers everything you love about the 1990s in one incredible show! We invite you to relive the last great decade in music with us.

FRIDAY AUGUST 1

Mason Dixon Line schedule to start at 8pm

Formed in 2018, brothers Justin & Jason Ploof along with seasoned musicians Micah Barrett and Tony Mazzone came together to celebrate the rich history of country music and its inhabitants.
The band focuses on a live show that brings their audiences the biggest hits of the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's and 1990's by country music Hall of Famers and icons.

SATURDAY AUGUST 2

Mallrats schedule to start at 8pm

Nothin' but the 90's sing-a-long rock. The mission is crucial: recreate the authentic sound and energy of the '90s, and become immersed in the celebration of an era. With a visual production far exceeding expectations, Mallrats perform in front of a 24’ video wall encompassed by an explosive display of confetti cannons and a high intensity performance all contained inside a luminescent haze. Scha-wing!

SUNDAY AUGUST 3

Kat Blue scheduled to start at 1pm.

Great way to wrap up the fair in the afternoon.  Plus, all the midway rides are usually half price on the last day of the fair.

Many more events scheduled to be at the Benton County Fair this year.  We will keep you updated as we get closer to the start of the fair.