Join The Current, Carbon Sound, Radio Heartland, The Local Show, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 22, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2).

We are back at the usual spot, near the corner of Judson and Nelson, for another year of Camp MPR at the Fair. Gear up with merchandise from The Current, and treat yourself to a Camp MPR-themed giveaway when you sign up for our newsletters.

Friday, Aug. 30 is MPR Day at Dan Patch Park. Booths and vendors from our partners will be hosting activities and giveaways, and the stage will be booked with shows, events, and performances. We can’t wait to see everyone in person at this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together!

Programming Schedule

All activities are on Central Daylight Time and take place at the MPR booth near the corner of Judson and Nelson unless otherwise noted. This schedule is subject to change, please check back for updates and additions! View the full Camp MPR schedule.

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Thursday, Aug. 22

5:30-6:30 p.m. - MAKR AN ERIS live performance, with intro by Diane

Friday, Aug. 23

3-7 p.m. - Jessica Paxton, live from the booth

5:30-6:30 p.m. - American Scarecrows live performance

Saturday, Aug. 24

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Rock the Cradle Pop-Up with the Jolly Pops and StoryTime with Brains On!

3-7 p.m. - Mac Wilson, live from the booth

5:30-6:30 p.m. - Mae Simpson live performance

Sunday, Aug. 25

8 a.m.-1 p.m. - Bill DeVille, live from the booth

11 a.m.-noon - Maggie Rose live session

3-4 p.m., 5-6 p.m. - Ber live performance

Monday, Aug. 26

5:30-6:30 p.m. - Faith Boblett live performance, with Diane intro

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Tuesday, Aug. 27

5:30-6:30 p.m. - Goon Tribune live performance, with Diane intro

Wednesday, Aug. 28

7-10 a.m. - The Current Morning Show, live from the booth

5:30-6:30 p.m. - she’s green live performance, with Diane intro

Thursday, Aug. 29

5:30-6:30 p.m. - The Shackletons live performance, with Diane intro

Friday, Aug. 30 (MPR DAY) - All performances will be live in Dan Patch Park

10:30-11:30 - The Twins of Franklin live performance, with Mike Pengra intro

3-4 p.m. - FénixDion live performance, with Ayisha Jaffer intro

4-5 p.m. - Nur-D live performance, with Zach McCormick intro

Saturday, Aug. 31

3:30-4:30 p.m. - Carbon Sound presents Obi Original live performance

5-6 p.m. - Carbon Sound presents Ozone Creations live performance

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Sunday, Sept. 1

11 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-2 p.m. - Dan Newton, Pat Donohue & Richard Kriehn live performance

3-4 p.m., 5-6 p.m. - Siama’s Congo Roots

Monday, Sept. 2

11 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-2 p.m. - Davina and The Vagabonds

3-4 p.m., 5-6 p.m. - Amanda Grace

And stop by Camp MPR any time to:

• Spin the gigantic prize wheel to win goodies like MPR bandanas, hand fans, seed cards, fly swatters, and more! Plus, kids can win erasers, coloring sheets, and crayons!

• Pick up some brand-new merch from The Current! We’ve got a T-shirt, sweatshirt, enamel pins, a baby onesie, and more.

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• Support independent and local music with a donation of any amount. And when you donate $10 or more, you’ll receive a limited-edition MPR tote bag.

• YourClassical MPR and MPR News will have performances and programming at the MPR Booth too!