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From Tower Of Power To Har Mar Superstar, Here's The State Fair Free Concert Lineup

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The 2018 Minnesota State Fair free entertainment lineup was just released, and it includes performances by the likes of Tower of Power, En Vogue, and Har Mar Superstar.

The music genres range from rock band BoDeans to country star Clay Walker. Local acts include the amateur talent contest and a celebration of the music of Neil Diamond.

The 900 shows and more than 100 acts over the course of the 12-day fair are all free with admission to the fair.

The State Fair Grandstand concert roster this year includes performances by Niall Horan, The Beach Boys, 311, The Offspring, Boy George, The B-52's, and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Full free lineups and venues are highlighted below:

Leinie Lodge Bandshell Tonight!
Tower of Power – 50th Anniversary Tour 2018
BoDeans
En Vogue
Clay Walker
Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
Har Mar Superstar

Leinie Lodge Bandshell
Martin Family Circus
Charlie Faye & The Fayettes
Carlene Carter
Bryan White
Tonic Sol-fa
Redhead Express
The 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" Band
The Malpass Brothers
Ben Haggard
Chmielewski Funtime Band
The Next Generation Leahy
Jimmie Allen
Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots
Kazual
Cowboy Mouth
The Reminders
The Secret Sisters
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
C. Willi Myles

West End at Sunset at the Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
The Last Revel
Mayda
The Dustbowl Revival
The Dave & Deke Combo
Chastity Brown
Church of Cash

Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater at West End Market
MNHS presents History On-A-Schtick
Miss Myra & The Moonshiners
Lisa Wenger Band
In Capable Hands
The Minnesota State Fiddle Contest
The High 48s
Kristoffer Olson, Funny Magician
The Barbary Coast Dixieland Showband
The WoodPicks
The Memories
Sisters of Swing
Randy Sabien & The Fiddlehead Band
Tim Harmston
Minnesota Americana-Roots Music Contests
The Okee Dokee Brothers
Buckets and Tap Shoes
Bockfest Boys
Humbird
James Wedgwood

Bazaar After Dark at the International Bazaar Stage
Shane Martin
Ipso Facto
Pop ROCKS
I Am, He Said: A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond
Tropical Zone Orchestra
'90s R&B Revival featuring Kathleen Johnson and Mario Dawson

International Bazaar Stage
Mariachi Jalisco de Minnesota
Café Accordion Orchestra
Siama's Congo Roots
Native Pride Dancers
Ray Sands and The Polka Dots
Scottie Miller Band
Natania & Ticket to Brasil
Annie Mack Band
Black Market Brass
The Men of New Hope
BATO BATO! Breck School Marimba
Walter Chancellor Jr. Band featuring Thomasina
Ramberg Music Cafe Stage
Hank Thunander
The Neighborhood Trio
The Mad Ripple Hootenanny
Scott Fraser - Guitar Virtuoso
The Banjo Boys Variety Band
Jeff Arundel and The Hammsmen
Jim Berner's Music Legends
Doug Otto & the Getaways
Martin Devaney
Rod Cerar Orchestra
Bill Koncar
Becky Kapell & The Fat 6

Family Fair Stage at Baldwin Park
Greg Frisbee
Sean Emery
Steve Trash
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician
Duke Otherwise
The Chipper Experience
Álléz-OOPS!
Kidsdance
Jared Sherlock
Six Appeal

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