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Rock Bend Folk Festival

Rock Bend Folk Festival
1000 South Minnesota Avenue

For 32 years, the Rock Bend Folk Festival has come to you the weekend after Labor Day.
Two days. Dozens of bands. Thousands of attendees from across the Midwest.

Held annually in the town of St. Peter, Minnesota, the Rock Bend Folk Festival has been happening since 1991. As a 501(c)(4) supported through business sponsorships, fundraisers, grants, and individual donations, festival attendance is always free. More than 10,000 attendees over the course of two days converge at Minnesota Square Park to enjoy music; delicious food; and folk artists sharing their original crafts and wears.

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32nd Annual Rock Bend Folk Festival

The Rock Bend Folk Festival is a free, all-ages music festival held annually the weekend after Labor Day. Join us in celebrating southern Minnesota with original arts and crafts; local and national musical performances; food; and fun. Schedule: …

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31st Annual Rock Bend Folk Festival

Schedule: Saturday, September 10, 2022 Pavilion Stage 12:00 p.m: The Divers 1:10 p.m: City Mouse and Friends 2:30 p.m: Jeffrey Foucault 4:00 p.m: David Bromberg 5:50 p.m: Annie Mack 7:30 p.m: Erik Koskinen 8:50 p.m: Harrison Street Band …

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