Free Stage Entertainment
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.”
Thursday, July 28th, 2022
Senior Day Entertainment under Attractions Tab - Thursday’s Events
Senior Day Schedule
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 29th, 2022
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 30th, 2022
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.
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 31st, 2022
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.