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The Minnesota State Fair can be an expensive event to go to during our short summer. But while at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, there are also some free shows and concerts that you can check out!

The 2023 free shows have been announced by the Minnesota State Fair. So if you're hoping to go but spend as little money in the process these are perfect for you.

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Free Shows at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

There are TONS of free acts, over 100 actually, that you can catch at the state fair. So I won't be able to go through them all but here are some of the biggest ones:

The Bacon Brothers (Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon) (a blend of folk, rock, soul and country) - Leinie Lodge Bandshell - August 24th and 25th at 8:30 PM

Jamecia Bennett (jazz and blues) - International Bazaar Stage - August 24th and 25th at 8 PM

Naturally 7 (acapella) - Leinie Lodge Bandshell - August 26th and 27th at 8:30 PM

Kiss the Tiger (rock 'n' roll) - Schell's Stage - August 26th and 27th at 8 PM

Free & Easy (funk dance music) - International Bazaar Stage - August 26th and 27th at 8 PM

Drake Milligan (country/rock 'n' roll) - Leinie Lodge Bandshell - August 28th and 29th at 8:30 PM

Heatbox (beatboxing) - Schell's Stage - August 28th and 29th at 8 PM

ABBAsolutely Fab - Tribute Band - International Bazaar Stage - August 28th and 29th at 8 PM

Nikki Lane (country) - Leinie Lodge Bandshell - August 30th and 31st at 8:30 PM

Gully Boys (grunge pop) - Schell's Stage - August 30th and 31st at 8 PM

The Cedar Cultural Center Presents The Global Get-Together (global music and dance) - International Bazaar Stage - August 30th and 31st at 8 PM

Celebrating Meat Loaf (Meat Loaf cover band)- Leinie Lodge Bandshell - September 1st and 2nd at 8:30 PM

First Avenue Goes to the Fair (a two-day showcase featuring a variety of local artists from Minnesota) - Schell's Stage - September 1st and 2nd at 8 PM

High & Mighty (cover band) - International Bazaar Stage - September 1st and 2nd at 8 PM

Soul Asylum (rock) - Leinie Lodge Bandshell - September 3rd and 4th at 7:30 PM

Petty Comes Alive! (Tom Petty cover band) - Schell's Stage - September 3rd at 8 PM

Malamanya (Caribbean and Latin music) - International Bazaar Stage - September 3rd at 8 PM

Places in Minnesota with Free Stuff for you on your Birthday

It's your BIG day and although you may not always want to celebrate adding another number to your age, there are several places in Rochester and throughout Minnesota that do want to celebrate your big day. Check out the list and start making a plan to visit all of these on your next birthday.

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