Minnesota State Fair Free Stage Acts

The full lineup for the Fair's major free stage, the Leinie Lodge Bandshell, includes folk-rock favorites Dawes (Aug. 23-24), retro blues act the Fabulous Thunderbirds (Aug. 25-26), Minnesota's own metal tribute band Hairball (Aug. 27-28), the Mavericks (Aug. 29-30), Wilson Phillips (Aug. 31-Sept. 1) and Bettye LaVette (Sept. 2-3).

Dozens of artists -- including many from the region -- will perform on five major stages throughout the run of the Fair. Highlights include: Tonic Sol-fa (Aug. 23-24), Wanda Jackson (Aug. 31-Sept. 1), the Galactic Cowboy Orchestra (Aug. 23-24), the International Reggae All Stars (Aug. 25-26), Hookers and Blow (Aug. 31-Sept. 1), the Sweet Colleens (Aug. 23-24), Sherwin Linton (Aug. 27-28) and the New Standards (Aug. 31-Sept. 1).