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2025 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!

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Date Event Start Time   End Time
Wed 8/6 Matt & Sara
Playing classics, current covers and B-side tracks
1:30 pm 3:30 pm
Wed 8/6 South 40
A 90s and older country group with a kick. Harmonies and guitar licks with a solid back beat to keep people dancing.
4:00 pm 7:30 pm
Wed 8/6 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 8/7 500 Card Tournament
Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Program and prizes follow
10:00 am
Thu 8/7 Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year Program
Visit webpage for more information
1:00 pm
Thu 8/7 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 8/7 The Castaways
An American rock band with a versatile song list; playing the best hits from such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Elvis, Buddy Holly, to the Beatles, Motown artists, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and many more. The band also performs special tributes to the music of the Beach Boys and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
3:30 pm 7:30 pm
Thu 8/7 Muddcat Melby
"Good 'ol" classic rock n' roll covers of the 60s, 70s and 80s
Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID

Photos, videos & more
8:00 pm 12:00 am
        
Fri 8/8 Sheepshead Card Tournament
Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Program and prizes follow
10:00 am
Fri 8/8 Veterans Program
2:30 pm
Fri 8/8 Jason Paulson Band
Americana music – handcrafted in Minnesota
3:30 pm 7:30 pm
Fri 8/8 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 8/9 Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull
Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 4 to 11
11:00 am
Sat 8/9 Diaper Derby
Registration at 1:00 p.m.
1:30 pm 2:00 pm
Sat 8/9 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 8/9 The Hell Country Truckers
A modern update of classic country music, largely influenced by honky-tonk legends like Merle Haggard and Buck Owens.
4:30 pm 8:00 pm
Sat 8/9 Big Toe and the Jam
Heal Your Soul with the Toe!
Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID

Photos, video & more
8:30 pm 12:00 am
        
Sun 8/10 Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Jolly Ramblers 10:00 am 11:00 am
Sun 8/10 Amateur Talent Contest
Visit webpage for more info, rules and entry form
1:00 pm
Sun 8/10 The Bingos
Rock 'n roll music specializing in fun and danceable classic rock. Lots of 60s, 70s, to current, along with some popular country too!
Photos and more info
6:00 pm 10:00 pm
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
The Hell Country Truckers performing live
South 40 performing live
The Castaways band poses with a red vintage car
Jason Paulson performing on guitar
Matt & Sara pose outdoors with a microphone and acoustic guitar