The United Prairie Bank/Fair Square Stage at the Steele County Free Fair is home to some of the best, free entertainment in the game!

With the fair only 12 days away, it's time to start to create a plan to maximize your fair experience. So, without further ado, check out the acts you can enjoy for free!

Fair Square Stage Performance Schedule:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17

3:00 pm -- Dave Granlund

5:00 pm -- Flag Raising Ceremony

6:00 pm -- Owatonna Community Band

7:30 pm -- Fabulous Love Handles

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 - ELLENDALE DAY

11:00 pm -- Shasta Kings

1:30 pm -- Deb Anthony

4:00 pm -- UPSD Dance Studio

5:15 pm -- The Most Interesting Band In The World

7:30 pm -- Tim Sigler

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 (SENIOR DAY) - MEDFORD DAY

11:30 am -- Senior Citizen Recognition

12:30 pm -- Ray Sands Bank

3:00 pm -- Leon Olson Band

5:15 pm -- Dee Miller

8:00 pm -- Whitesidewalls

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 - BLOOMING PRAIRIE DAY

11:00 am -- Rad Zoo

12:00 pm -- Dan Stursa

2:45 pm -- Fender Bender

5:15 pm -- Styx of Fury

6:00 pm -- Just Friends

7:30 pm -- Walter's Wheelhouse

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

12:00 pm -- Jake Nelson

2:30 pm -- Scottie Miller Band

5:15 pm -- Bad Tangerines

7:30 pm -- Transit Authority

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 - OWATONNA DAY

11:00 am -- Comm. Church Service

12:15 pm -- Tai Kwon Do

1:15 pm -- Mason Dixon Line

4:00 pm -- Branded

6:30 pm -- United Way

7:00 pm -- Owatonna Football Team

From music to dance, there is something for everyone at the Fair Square Stage.

Entertainment schedules for all venues are available here

I know I'm looking forward to Craig Morgan's show on Friday, August 20th, in the Grandstand. It's been WAY too long since I've seen a country concert. 

Fingers crossed, COVID-19 doesn't throw any wrenches in our fair season!

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