State Fair announces
entertainment schedule
Posted 6/26/03

The Minnesota State Fair announces the Miller Lite Concert Series at the newly remodeled State Fair Grandstand. The exciting lineup of pop, rock 'n' roll, folk, Hispanic and Christian music can be enjoyed from a new seating plan offering better sightlines and improved sound quality. Diagrams and seating charts are available on www.mnstatefair.org. Dates for the 2003 Minnesota State Fair are Aug. 21 through Labor Day, Sept. 1.

€Thursday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED on July 20; TBA. On Sale Friday, July 25, 10 a.m.

€Friday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Aaron Carter, with special guests Jump5, PLAY and Chris Trousdale; $25. On Sale Monday, June 30, 10 a.m.

€Saturday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Hootie and the Blowfish and Big Head Todd and the Monsters; $30. Full sets by both bands! On Sale Monday, July 7, 10 a.m.

€Sunday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. "Weird Al" Yankovic; $20. On Sale Monday, June 23, 10 a.m.

€Monday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. Sirius Satellite Radio presents The Judy Collins Wildflower Festival starring Judy Collins with The Kingston Trio, Beth Nielsen Chapman, and Lucy Kaplansky; $20. On Sale, Monday, July 7, Noon.

€Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED on July 20; TBA. On Sale Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.

€Wednesday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. The Doobie Brothers with special guest Grand Funk Railroad; $25. On Sale Monday, June 30, Noon.

€Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Rebecca St. James with special guests Go Fish and Plus One; $25. On Sale Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m.

€Friday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. The B-52's with special guest TO BE ANNOUNCED; $25. On Sale Friday, June 27, Noon.

€Saturday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. AB Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings with special guest La Conquista; $25. On Sale Friday, June 27, 10 a.m.

€Sunday, Aug. 31, 6:45 p.m. Bud Light presents 3 Doors Down with special guests Trapt and Seether; $30. On Sale Saturday, July 12, Noon.

€Monday, Sept. 1, 4 p.m. Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals; FREE. Featuring 2002 grand-prize winner Alexandra Hoopes and The Ray Komischke Orchestra.

All prices are for Plaza seating (new) and lower level main stand seats. If all are sold, discount upper level main stand seats will become available.The initial phase of renovation of the Grandstand includes construction of new entry and exit systems for concert seating and exhibit areas. Visit www.mnstatefair.org for more details about entrances to the shows.

Tickets will be available at all midwest Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster phone lines at (651) 989-5151, and the Ticketmaster web site at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available directly from the State Fair at the State Fair box office on the fairgrounds and through the mail.

For Minnesota State Fair box office or mail order questions please call (651) 642-2262; (651) 642-2442 (tty).