Thursday's Entertainments
2022 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.”
Nominate a Senior Volunteer
If interested in nominating a Blue Earth County Senior contact—
Robin Tietz 507-420-5689 for more information.
Thursday, July 28th, 2022 — SENIOR DAY
Blue Earth County Fair and True Transit partnering
to provide rides to anyone interested July 28th
Thursday, July 28th 9am – 4 pm
True Transit will be providing FREE rides to the Fair from anywhere in
Blue Earth County on July 28 from 9am - 4pm.
Just call (507) 388-8783 to make your reservation by July 26th.
ALL Senior Day Entertainment
in the Beer Gardens/Entertainment Building Area
Enjoy a morning treat while you visit with
Vendor in the Entertainment Building.
Senior Day Program will start around 11:00 am
near the Entertainment Stage Tent.
Senior Day Lunch will be around Noon
and is provided by Blue Earth County Farm Bureau.
THANK YOU
VINE Stompers
11 am show scheduled Entertainment Area
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.
The Wendinger Band
1:00 pm show scheduled Entertainment Stage
The unique style of the Wendinger Band generates music that
is pleasurable to both listening and dancing audiences. Their
abundance of friends is proof that truly, “Highways are
Happy Ways”! The Wendinger Band represents
the rich, musical heritage of New Ulm, MN.
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.
The Bandanas
2:00–4:00 pm shows 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.
Pfeffer Card Tournament
3:00 pm games begin in Entertainment Building
Come spend the afternoon playing cards with others who enjoy
the game of Pfeffer, Hoss, Indiana Double Deck, or
Hasenpfeffer. This card game has been around for many
years and enjoyed by everyone around the world.
Open Class Building
R.J. Kern, Agricultural Photographer
Thursday & Saturday shows scheduled in Open Class Building
A professional photographer, author and storyteller, will entertain with stories
from several of his books.
ON THE FREE STAGE
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.
On the Fairgrounds Near the Free Stage
Great Lakes Timber (Lumberjack) Show
2:30, 4:30, & 6:30 pm shows scheduled Thursday – Saturday
2:30 & 4:00 pm shows scheduled Sunday
The Lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing,
wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing,
log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Speed climbing is also
available to venues that are interested.
For 25 years, The Great Lakes Lumberjack Show has appeared
at State Fairs, County Fairs, Festivals, and Sport Shows across
the United States. We takes pride in presenting wholesome entertainment
for the entire family. Every show offers a delightful blend of history and humor.
Rides are located near the Entertainment Stage Area
Ticket Prices
15 Minutes for $10.00
Daily Passes for $20.00
Multiple Days Pass for $35.00
Bungee Trampoline by Arcade Highway
Rides are located near the Entertainment Stage Area
www.facebook.com/TrampolineBungeeByArcadeHighway
Ticket Prices
Bungee Jump $8.00
Kids Climb $4.00
Combo $10.00
Barrel Train Rides $5.00
Inflatables Pricing
15 Minutes for $6.00
30 Minuts for $10.00
All Day for $25.00