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2024 Entertainment Center Events

The Entertainment Center is our largest building. Join us during the day for music, card tournaments, and the various programs listed below. At night, the building turns into the most popular spot in Carver County with bands that will have you dancing the night away! Featuring local and regional beers and local wines, a great time is guaranteed!

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Date Event Start Time   End Time
Wed 8/7 Wayne & The Boys
A one-man-band from Coon Rapids featuring a wide variety of music performed by Wayne Wagner, with a song list of over 900 songs.
1:30 pm 3:30 pm
Wed 8/7 JustUs
An original and dynamic band with a unique blend of rock favorites, country superstars, classic gospel, contemporary hits, and humor.
4:00 pm 7:30 pm
Wed 8/7 Johnny Holm Band
Classic rock, modern rock, pop and country
Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID

Photos and more info
8:30 pm 12:00 am
        
Thu 8/8 500 Card Tournament
Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Program and prizes follow
10:00 am
Thu 8/8 Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year Program
Visit webpage for more information
1:00 pm
Thu 8/8 Carver County Century Farms Program
Presented by Farm Bureau
(following Senior Citizen of the Year Program)
Visit webpage for more information
1:15 pm 2:00 pm
Thu 8/8 Wendinger Band
Playing polkas, waltzes, and modern music.
3:30 pm 7:30 pm
Thu 8/8 IV Play
This premier band will have you on the dance floor in no time!
Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID

Photos, videos & more
8:30 pm 12:00 am
        
Fri 8/9 Sheepshead Card Tournament
Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Program and prizes follow
10:00 am
Fri 8/9 Branded: Hot Country
Branded features high energy, unparalleled musicianship, and vocal prowess by four musicians brought together through love of country music!
4:00 pm 7:30 pm
Fri 8/9 Gen X Jukebox
The Midwest's #1 90s Tribute Band, covering all the top hits from rock, pop, rap, R&B, country, and alternative music. A high-energy stage performance that delivers everything you love about the 1990s in one incredible show!
Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID

Photos, video & more
8:30 pm 12:00 am
        
Sat 8/10 Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull
Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 4 to 11
11:00 am
Sat 8/10 Diaper Derby
Registration at 1:00 p.m.
1:30 pm 2:00 pm
Sat 8/10 Country Fried Grubers
Music from Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings to Lynyrd Skynyrd and John Mellencamp. And let's not forget the ladies... Hwy 101, Tiffany, Patsy Cline and more!
2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Sat 8/10 Smokescreen
Shift this fiddle into overdrive! Playing a wide variety of rock and country music.
4:30 pm 8:00 pm
Sat 8/10 Jake Nelson Band
An up-and-coming Minnesota singer/songwriter with musical influences all over the genre map. New and classic country, classic rock, country rock, alternative, pop and everything in between!
Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID

Photos, video & more
8:30 pm 12:00 am
        
Sun 8/11 Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Jolly Ramblers 10:00 am 11:00 am
Sun 8/11 Amateur Talent Contest
Visit webpage for more info, rules and entry form
1:00 pm
Sun 8/11 The Bingos
Rock 'n roll music specializing in fun and danceable classic rock music. Lots of 60s, 70s, to current, along with some popular country too!
Photos and more info
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Sun 8/11 Butch Automatic & the Four Speeds
50s & 60s rock 'n roll
All ages

Photos and more info
8:00 pm 10:00 pm
Parley Lake Winery, Schram Vineyards and Sovereign Estate Wine logos
Country Fried Grubers family with their instruments
a boy pedaling on a minature tractor in the Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull at the Carver County Fair
Smokescreen band promo photo
JustUs band promo photo
Wendinger Band promo photo
Branded: Hot Country performing live
Wayne of Wayne and the Boys one-man-band playing guitar