Minnesota State Fair announces full Grandstand lineup
[KSTP]
Fairgoers have a new reason to celebrate Wednesday: The Minnesota State Fair has released its full 2021 Grandstand Concert Series.
The lineup release comes as anticipation for this year’s fair grows.
"Booking has been a bit of a challenge because we had to put everything on pause for a whole year," Danielle Dullinger, spokesperson for the Minnesota State Fair, said previously, adding that the fair getting the green light later than normal meant organizers "are working on a pretty constrained timeline."
Normally, organizers start unveiling Grandstand acts about six to nine months before the fair.
Fair organizers said tickets will be made available through Etix online, by calling 800-514-3849, or by picking tickets up during a limited-time opening from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at the State Fairgrounds Ticket Office.
Here’s a look at the complete concert list:
Miranda Lambert with special guest Lindsay Ell (special guest just announced)
- Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $65, $55, $40 (all reserved seating)
- Tickets currently on sale
Maren Morris with special guest to be announced
- Friday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $65, $55, $40 (all reserved seating)
- On sale Wednesday, July 21 at 10 a.m.
The Current’s Music On-A-Stick featuring Lake Street Dive with special guests Low Cut Connie and Kiss the Tiger
- Saturday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $38, $28 (all reserved seating)
- On sale Wednesday, July 14 at noon
TLC and Shaggy with special guest Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
- Sunday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $57, $47, $37 (all reserved seating)
- On sale Wednesday, July 21 at 11 a.m.
The Spinners with special guests Little Anthony & The Imperials and The Grass Roots
- Monday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $31 (all reserved seating)
- On sale Wednesday, July 14 at 11 a.m.
The Doobie Brothers – 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, John McFee with special guest Dirty Dozen Brass Band (previously announced)
- Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $65, $50 (all reserved seating)
- Tickets currently on sale – only obstructed view seating available
Tim McGraw with special guest Midland (previously announced)
- Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $88, $78, $60 (all reserved seating)
- Tickets currently on sale – only single seats available
The Chainsmokers with special guest GASHI
- Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $70, $60, $50 (all reserved seating)
- On sale: Wednesday, July 14 at 10 a.m.
Music, Movie and a Conversation with Kevin Costner with special guest Modern West
- Friday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $75, $45, $35, $25 (all reserved seating)
- On sale Wednesday, July 21 at 1 p.m.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers “Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years of Rock” with special guest Night Ranger
- Saturday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $46, $36 (all reserved seating)
- On sale Wednesday, July 21 at noon
MSF Amateur Talent Contest Finals
- Sunday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
- Free (general admission)
Darci Lynne: My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They’re Not) with special guest Okee Dokee Brothers (previously announced)
- Monday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m.
- Tickets: $25 (all reserved seating)
- Tickets are currently on sale
Fair organizers said fireworks will follow all Grandstand shows, weather permitting.
Additional information on Grandstand acts can be found here.