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Carver County Fair
2025-08-06 08:00 - 2025-08-10 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Carver County Fairgrounds, 501 W. 3rd St. , Waconia, MN, 55387, United States
Come out for the Carver County Fair in Waconia!
Live music from the Johnny Holm Band, Big Toe and the Jam, The Bingos, Muddcat Melby, Gen X Jukebox and more!
Grandstand
Wednesday 7p:
ATV Big Air Tour
FREE with gate admission!
Preshow and warmups: 6:30 to 6:45 p.m
Thursday 7p:
Motokazie
FREE with gate admission!
Gates are open for seating at any time. Practice begins 1 hour prior to the start of the event.
Friday 6:30p:
NTPA Tractor Pull
FREE with gate admission!
Gates are open for seating at any time.
Friday 7:30p:
Human Tractor Pull
During NTPA Tractor Pull intermission (start time is approximate)
Saturday 5p:
Out-of-Field Tractors, Semis and Pick-ups Pull
The locals are back! FREE with gate admission!
Gates are open for seating at any time.
Sunday 4p:
Demolition Derby
Age 7 through adult: $8.00; Children Age 6 & under: free
Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event.

Ages 7 & older: $9
Ages 6 & under: FREE
Re-entry: Wristbands/stamps for re-entry will be given upon payment of admission.
Gates open at 8 a.m. each day
Join BOB FM and Jim Erickson with the All Request Lunch Hour Live on Thursday from noon to 1!
Thursday: Senior Citizen Day
Seniors 60 & older: Half price from 8 a.m.—6 p.m.
Friday: Military Appreciation Day
Free admission for veterans and current military with current military ID
Sunday
Gate admission is FREE beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening!

All Request Lunch Hour Live at B's on the River
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | B’s on the River, 1455 County Road 27, Watertown, MN, 55388, United States
Join Jim Erickson at the All Request Lunch Hour Live on location at B’s on the River in Watertown.

All Request Lunch Hour Live at the Carver County Fair
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Carver County Fairgrounds, 501 W. 3rd St. , Waconia, MN, 55387, United States
Join Jim Erickson at the All Request Lunch Hour Live on location at the Carver County Fair

Minnesota Bluegrass August Festival 2025
2025-08-07 17:00 - 2025-08-10 14:00 | El Rancho Mañana, 27302 Ranch Rd, Richmond, MN, 56368, United States
Four Days of Music, Dancing, Camping, and Fun under the Trees!
The Minnesota Bluegrass August Festival is held annually and features top national touring acts as well as the best bands from the Upper Midwest region in four days and nights of music on multiple stages, plus workshops, showcases, and much, much more!
There is a Pre-Festival Jam Camp for ages 12 and up starting on Tuesday, and then the Festival starts in earnest on Thursday evening!
It’s a summer’s worth of music and family fun in one week! Bluegrass, Old-Time Stringband, and related forms of acoustic and Americana music are combined to suit a wide range of interests.
Bring your own instrument and join in a jam or workshop, sign up the kids for the talent show (kids under 18 are FREE!), visit the food trucks and craft booths, or plant your chair in the natural amphitheater and listen to nearly 30 hours of great music!
However you experience the festival, you’ll have a GREAT time!
For the first time, this year’s August Festival will have FREE ADMISSION! Everyone can experience the August Festival with no admission fee, you only pay for camping or parking.
A note on Free Admission:
The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association is dedicated to presenting the very best in Bluegrass, Old-Time and Related music to a wide audience.
We have chosen to make the Festival Admission Free to encourage families to attend and to introduce more people to the music and artists we love.
Despite admission being Free, we still have to earn money by charging for the space you and your vehicle take up. Please do not try to game the system to save a few dollars by sneaking in and camping without paying. This experiment in radical accessibility will only work if people play by the rules.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Pick on!

Game Fair
2025-08-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Armstrong Ranch Kennels, 8404 161st Ave NW, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Game Fair is a sporting event for the entire family. Held in the out-of-doors on 80 beautiful acres of woods and water, Game Fair has everything you need to celebrate the outdoors. This year Game Fair will feature many favorite activities from years past as well as new exhibits, renovated grounds and new dog events. You are invited to attend Game Fair to see, try and buy the latest in hunting equipment and to learn from a variety of expert sportsmen and sportswomen.
Special exhibits include: archery, decoys, duck boats, art, dogs, dog accessories, taxidermy and all the latest in hunting equipment for the outdoor enthusiast. Your hosts of Game Fair are Chuck and Loral I Delaney, who patterned the extravaganza after European Fall Festivals.
Game Fair is an annual tradition for families to come together and enjoy the great outdoors. Fair-goers are encouraged to bring their dogs (leashed) and their guns or bows (cased) so they can participate in the many activities offered in this magnificent outdoor setting. Activities for children of all ages include: slingshots, air rifles, archery and darts. A variety of concession stands await with your favorite treats.

Travis Tritt & Trace Adkins @ TI Casino
2025-08-08 19:00 - 22:30 | Treasure Island Resort & Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN, 55089, United States
Two country legends, one incredible show! Travis Tritt and Trace Adkins are teaming up to bring their multi-platinum, chart-topping hits to the Treasure Island Amphitheater! Hear “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive,” “Anymore” and “Here’s A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)” from Tritt, along with “Every Light In The House,” “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Ladies Love Country Boys” from Adkins, when they share the stage on Friday, August 8.

All Request Lunch Hour with Jim Erickson at Sundance Entertainment Center
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Sundance Entertainment Center, 15240 113th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369, United States
Join Jim at the All Request Lunch hour from noon-1pm! Great food and great tunes!

All Request Lunch Hour Live at Sundance Entertainment
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Sundance Entertainment Center, 15240 113th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369, United States
Join Jim Erickson at the All Request Lunch Hour live on location at Sundance Entertainment in Maple Grove!
And sign-up for the “Sundance All Request Lunch Club” powered by The Power Lodge in Ramsey. You could win $100 just for being at Sundance! It’s free to sign up and you can register at anytime (not just during the All Request Lunch Hour!) Each Wednesday that BOB FM and the All Request Lunch Hour is live at Sundance, one name will be drawn just before 1pm. If that person is present at the time of the drawing, they ill win $100 cash!

Rotary Taste of Elk River 2025
2025-08-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Furniture & Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St. NW, Elk River, MN, 55330, United States
Elk River Rotary Club’s Annual Fundraiser

Unlimited Food & Beverage Tastes
Free Live Music
Games & Raffles
All supporting your local community!

General Admission $40

Includes access to all food and beverage samples in the arena, as well as raffles, games, and entertainment. (will be $50 at the door)

General Admission + VIP $65

General admission + access to the FIRST BANK ELK RIVER VIP AREA. Catering by Pour Wine Bar & Bistro, high-end wine sampling, & entertainment by Ashes to April & Benny James. (will be $75 at the door)

Clearwater Rodeo
2025-08-14 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-15 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-16 12:00 - 23:00 | Silver Bullet Saddle Club, 17363 County Road 7 NW, Clearwater, MN, 55320, United States
Thursday August 14th, 2025
PRCA Rodeo performance to begin at 7pm
Family Night from 5pm-7pm
Admission for kids 12 and under is FREE with paid Adult
Many activities including free pony rides, petting zoo, games and prizes
Meet and Greet & activities on the arena floor after the performance

Friday August 15th 2025
​PRCA Rodeo performance to begin at 7pm
Rodeo Dance with the band Mason Dixon Line following the rodeo performance

Saturday August 16th 2025
Pork Chop Dinner is available for purchase and served from noon- 5:30pm (or until gone)
PRCA Rodeo Performance 6:00pm
Rodeo Dance followed by Phil Vaught
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Sunday August 17th 2025
Free Breakfast from 9am-10am (or until gone)
Non-denominational Cowboy Church Service 10am
NO RODEO PERFOMANCE SUNDAY

Adult General Admission Pricing $24.00

Children ages 5 years – 11 years & Seniors aged 65 years & older General Admission Pricing $18.00

(Family Night Special, Thursday ONLY for children 12 years & younger)

Children aged 4 years & Under are FREE!

Nowthen Threshing Show
2025-08-15 07:00 - 2025-08-17 16:00 | Nowthen Threshing Show Grounds, 7415 Old Viking Blvd, Nowthen, MN, 55330, United States
The Nowthen Threshing Show is a three day event that takes place annually on the third full weekend (Friday through Sunday) in August.
Guests can watch history happen by watching corn chopping, blacksmithing, grain threshing, and sawmill demonstrations, or experience historic culture by wandering through the old restored school, church, log buildings, and train depot on the grounds.
Every year the Nowthen Threshing Show selects a brand of tractor and engine as the feature at the show. These items are the spotlight during the Parade of Power and often draw a larger number and greater variety of these tractors and engines. All types of tractors, engines, and implements are welcome at the grounds, but the feature gives a particular type of tractor or engine the opportunity to shine.

Country Daze 2025
2025-08-15 17:00 - 2025-08-16 22:30 | Corcoran Lions Park, 7205 Co Rd No 101, Corcoran, MN, 55340, United States
Plus…
Corcoran Country Daze Kid’s Day

The event runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday!!

There is no cost for any of the activities!

Corcoran Country Daze Car and Tractor Show

We are thrilled to once again host a car and tractor show as part of our Corcoran Country Daze festivities on Saturday.

Join us during Kid’s day and show off those shiny vehicles!

No registration required. Just show up by 9:30am and show off those cars and tractors!!

Corcoran Country Daze Beanbag Tournament

Join us for the annual Country Daze Beanbag Tournament. This popular event takes place during our Family day on Saturday, August 16th. The event is located near our beer tent on the grounds. $40/team of two.

Event information: Check in at 11:30am, games start at 12noon. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Corcoran Country Daze Country Market
The Country Market is held during Kid’s Day, Saturday August 16th from 10am to 4pm.

ROCKING THE RACETRACK welcomes Seger System Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute
2025-08-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, 15201 Zurich Street, Columbus, MN, 55025, United States
Seger System re-creates the look, feel, and, most importantly, the sound of one of rock’s revered icons by delivering an authentic representation of Bob Seger’s greatest hits. They have sold out multiple performing arts theaters, drawn capacity crowds at city concerts and music festivals, and packed venues small and large with fans of all ages. Seger System was chosen to open concerts for Don Felder, formally of the legendary Eagles, and Bret Michaels of the band Poison. From the anthemic opening chords of “Old Time Rock And Roll” to the soulful melodies of “Against The Wind” and “Turn The Page” to the heart-thumping rhythms of “Hollywood Night” and “Fire Down Below” and the reflective ballad of “Night Moves” every song is performed with care and attention to detail. With over two hours of greatest hits this is guaranteed to be a night to remember!

Gear-Head Get Together 2025
2025-08-16 08:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Maple Lake, Maple Lake, MN, United States
Join DK Broadcasting live from 9a-11a at the gathering of gear-heads and their machines

Bring your cars, trucks, rods, boat motors, motorcycles, scooters, tractors, snow-machines, lawn mowers, chainsaws, commercial vehicles, motors & other mechanical devices!
There are no plaques or trophies… We’re all about seeing something you don’t see every day… Other car shows focus on awards… Our crew always jokes…”if you want a trophy you’ll need to bring your own!” The Gear-Head Get Together philosophy is… if you love it, bring it and show it off! In addition to the oddball items, there are plenty of shiny hot rods and collector cars too… We love them all!
In addition to hundreds of vehicles taking over downtown Maple Lake there is an ever growing Gear-Head swap meet. Only gear-head items are sold at the swap meet… You will never see vendor spaces selling sunglasses, compression socks or Tupperware (unless the Tupperware is filled with nuts and bolts.)

Live music from Robby Vee 10:30a-1:30p and Pull Start Diesel 2p-5p

Flags for Freedom
2025-08-16 11:00 - 23:30 | Delano American Legion, 200 Babcock Blvd, Delano, MN, 55328, United States
Outdoor music all day!
Neil Freeman broadcasting live from 11a to 2p
Johnny Cash Tribute 3-6p
The Shaw Brothers 8-11:30p
petting zoo, face painting, silent auction, Delano Fire Truck, outdoor pull tabs, cornhole tournament, saucer pass tournament, Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament, food, beverages

Bill Litzau & Open Highway LIVE in BOB Town at the MN State Fair
2025-08-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States
Come to BOB Town at the Minnesota State Fair with live music from Homegrown Artists on the GE Group stage every day at 3, thanks to GE Group Class A Electrical and Building Contractors.

And the chairs from Furniture and Things are in the shade in BOB Town, on Judson Avenue, between the Poultry Barn and the Coliseum.

The Farmer's Daughters LIVE in BOB Town at the MN State Fair
2025-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Zakk Grandahl LIVE in BOB Town at the MN State Fair
2025-08-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Troy Castellano LIVE in BOB Town at the MN State Fair
2025-08-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Tony Cuchetti LIVE in BOB Town at the MN State Fair
2025-08-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Poppa Bear Norton LIVE in BOB Town at the MN State Fair
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Gary West LIVE in BOB Town at the MN State Fair
2025-08-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States

Hank Williams Jr. & Marty Stuart @ The MN State Fair
2025-08-27 19:00 - 22:30 | Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States
Special Pre-sale here for BOB FM listeners with code BOB on Thursday, May 1 from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m

Welcome back to Minnesota, Hank!
Hank Williams Jr.’s extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six RIAA-certified platinum albums, 20 RIAA-certified gold albums, 14 No. 1 albums and 10 No. 1 singles. In 2022, he continued to redefine the boundaries of rock and country music with the genre-crossing, chart-topping release of his most recent album, “Rich White Honky Blues.” Debuting at No. 1 on the Current Country, Americana/Folk and Blues Albums charts, the project was a successful collaboration between Williams and Grammy-winning producer Dan Auerbach. The 12-song set was recorded live, reprising classics from Robert Johnson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, R.L. Burnside, Muddy Waters and more, delivering reinvigorated classic blues sounds infused with Williams’ signature rock and country flavor. With a career spanning more than 60 years, he continues to add accolades to an extremely impressive resume, which includes ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon, in addition to a Grammy win and coveted inductions into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame. As a touring artist, Williams was a pioneer in bringing arena rock production values to country music, and he remains one of the most consistent ticket sellers in music history, as generation after generation continue to get turned on to one of the most dynamic live performers ever to take the stage.
With special Guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

“Altitude,” Stuart’s newest album, was recorded in Nashville with his longtime band, The Fabulous Superlatives. The collection finds Stuart picking up where he left off on 2017’s “Way Out West,” exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. It would be easy for an artist as accomplished as Stuart to rest on his laurels at this point in his career, but “Altitude” instead showcases the work of a searcher with an insatiable appetite for growth and reflection, one whose ambition, much like his keen wit and rich imagination, only seems to grow with each release. A Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy Award winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree, Stuart knows a thing or two about standing the test of time. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Miss., he landed his first big gig in Lester Flatts’ band at the age of 13, and by 21, he was working on the road and in the studio with Johnny Cash. Though Stuart built his early reputation backing up country and bluegrass royalty, it wasn’t long before Nashville recognized him as a star in his own right, and over the course of 40-plus years as a solo artist, he has released more than 20 major label albums, scoring platinum sales, hit singles, and just about every honor the industry could bestow along the way. Stuart has emerged as an unofficial caretaker of the culture, too, spending much of his career rescuing and collecting country music artifacts from throughout the genre’s history. The first piece he picked up? Patsy Cline’s makeup kit, which he bought from a junk shop for $75. These days, Stuart, who Rolling Stone calls “one of the world’s foremost country music experts and archivists,” has roughly 20,000 pieces in his collection, including a handwritten copy of Hank Williams’ “I Saw The Light” and Johnny Cash’s first black performance suit. While select items have been exhibited everywhere from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to the Louvre, Stuart is hard at work building a dedicated arts and cultural center to preserve and display it all in his hometown of Philadelphia.
