Can’t-Miss MN Music Fests This Summer

Summers in Minnesota mean outdoor music festivals, and we've got plenty to choose from when it comes to what type of music we like. If you can't wait to go camping, spend a weekend in the sun or rain listening to your favorite groups performing their biggest hits, then start saving up for your fun fund, and let's take a look at some of the great places you can see your favorite performers in Minnesota this summer.

WINSTOCK COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 19TH-21ST

Winstock will be held from Thursday, June 19th, through Saturday, June 21st. The fun begins on Thursday, with the campgrounds opening at 9 a.m. A beer tent party with music from the Johnny Hom Band will kick off all the fun Thursday evening, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

There will be tons of country stars making an appearance, including Priscilla Block, Scotty McCreery, Jordan Davis, Ashley Cooke, LOCASH, Clint Black, Dustin Lynch, and Thomas Rhett, just to name a few.

The event takes place at 3233 230th Street in Winsted, Minnesota. For Tickets click HERE now.

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LAKES JAM JUNE 25TH -28TH 

Lakes Jam takes place in Brainerd on the grounds of the Brainerd International Raceway.  This year's event includes a great music lineup with headliners Gary Allan, Riley Green, and Daughtry. Other acts include: Niko Moon, Little Texas, Corey Kent, George Birge, Drowning Pool, Everclear, Hybrid's Theorgy, A Killer's Confession, and more.  Get tickets now by clicking HERE.

TASTE OF MINNESOTA JULY 5TH-6TH

This great event happens in downtown Minneapolis from Noon to 10 pm. People love to come to this fantastic location for not just the amazing music, but the local cuisine, art, and to shop the unique businesses that are located in the area.

The event takes place along Washington Avenue and Nicollet Mall. On top of it, you can go for FREE by getting your ticket HERE.

This year's artists include Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, Ludacris, and many, many more.

PIERZ FREEDOM FEST JULY 18TH-19TH

Pierz Freedom Fest is doing it double this year, with a two-day lineup and a new location to make it easier for people to camp and park. This year's event will be held at the Morrison County Fairgrounds at 15575 Hawthorn Road in Little Falls.  This year's lineup includes rock and country. Friday's headliner is rock group Night Ranger, and Saturday's headliners include Sara Evans and Dylan Scott. Get your tickets now by clicking HERE.

FIREFEST JULY 26TH

If a one-day concert is more your thing, you might want to consider this amazing one day celebration in Cold Spring Minnesota.  This year's lineup includes Mitchell Tenpenny, up and coming Conner Smith, and The Frontmen - Lead singers from Restless Heart, Little Texas and Lonestar.

This is a great concert in Cold Spring that supports the Cold Spring Fire and Rescue Department. They've been continuing this fantastic tradition for 16 years. Get tickets by clicking HERE now.

WE-FEST AUGUST 7TH- 9TH

We-Fest is a big one for me. I had the opportunity to perform there with two separate bands in my early career, and I have great memories of my family camping and supporting me at that festival. We-Fest is a great event, and this year, with all of the upgrades they've made over the past few years, it's sure to be a music festival you'll want to add to your summer list of fun.  Hardy, Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Rodney Adkins, Sammy Kershaw, Megan Moroney, Kip Moore & and Gretchen Wilson, along with a slew of talented local artists that you won't want to miss.

Click HERE to get your tickets today.

MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AUGUST 21ST - SEPTEMBER 1ST

The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand is bringing us a whole slew of amazing artists this year, beginning with Old Dominion on August 21st. Other amazing entertainers that will be visiting 'The Great Minnesota Get-Together' include: Meghan Trainor, Def Leppard, Melissa Etheridge, Indigo Girls, Hank Williams Jr, Marty Stuart, The Steve Miller Band, and more.

For tickets to your favorites, click HERE now.

COMMON ROOTS FESTIVAL AUGUST 22ND-23RD

If you love supporting local music, as well as local artists and performers, this is the festival for you. Typically taking place mostly in downtown St. Cloud, area businesses get together with independent local artists and feature their music, their art and their dance in locations all across the downtown area.

Are you a local artist or performer? Do you know a great talent locally that should be featured at this year's festival? Click HERE to learn more.