Free Performances at the 2026 Olmsted County Fair

The Olmsted County Fair kicks off Monday, July 27th and runs through Sunday, August 2nd. There's plenty of food, exhibits, and showcases to check out, but there are also some free performances that you can see while you're there.

Anytime there's something free to do at a fair that's always a big plus. You're already spending so much on the delicious fair food, so let's fill the rest of your time at the fair with some free stuff.

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Free Performances on the Free Stage at the Olmsted County Fair (2026)

Tuesday, July 28th - 7:30 PM
LP and 45's Band (classic hits cover band)

Wednesday, July 29th - 7:30 PM
Push and Turn (reggae-fusion)

Thursday, July 30th - 5:30 PM
Bruce Burniece (classic hits cover artist)

Thursday, July 30th - 7:30 PM
My Grandma's Cardigan (indie folk/folk rock)

Friday, July 31st - 5:30 PM
Neon Arrival (alternative rock)

Friday, July 31st - 7:30 PM
Soul Train (soul and funk)

Saturday, August 1st - 3 PM
Pure Rock Studios (variety of local talent from the Rochester music school)

Saturday, August 1st - 7:30 PM
County Line Drive (country)

2026 Olmsted County Fair

Like I said, the Olmsted County Fair is coming up July 27th through August 2nd.

Hours differ depending on what buildings you want to visit and things you want to see, but here's when the food vendors will be open:

Monday, July 27th: Noon - 10 PM
Tuesday, July 28th: Noon - 10 PM
Wednesday, July 29th: 11 AM - 10 PM
Thursday, July 30th: 11 AM - 10 PM
Friday, July 31st: 11 AM - 10 PM
Saturday, August 1st: 11 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, August 2nd: 11 AM - 6 PM

Tickets to get into the fair are free! So you can spend all of your money on the fair food and drink.

And if you're a fair lover like me, you'll want to peek at the new foods coming to the Minnesota State Fair this year!