Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion for the opportunity to meet the working people who make up our Labor Movement. We'll have live music, demonstrations, giveaways, and much more! Check back here for schedule updates as we get closer to the fair.
Schedule
Special thanks to the members of IATSE Local 13 for donating their time and equipment.
Thursday, August 24 – Sponsored by UFCW Local 653
Host: Randy Schmeling
Music:
9 to 11am – James “Cornbread” Harris
5 to 7pm – Echoes of Elvis
Demonstrations:
11:30am and 1:30pm – Cake Decorating with UFCW 653 & UFCW 1189
Friday, August 25 – Sponsored by Twin Cities Musicians Union, AFM Local 30-73
Host: Randy Schmeling
Music:
9 to 11am - David Martin
5 to 7pm – Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs
Demonstrations:
11am to Noon & 1-2pm – University of Minnesota Raptor Center
Saturday, August 26 – Co-Sponsored by UFCW Local 653 and Roofers Local 96
Women’s Equality Day
Host: Sue Scott
10:45am & 12:15pm - Youth History Day Project
11am - Union Womens Panel Discussion
Music:
5-7pm - The Bashful Boys featuring Erin Schwab & Caroline Innerbichler
Sunday, August 27 – Sponsored by Pipefitters Local 455
Host: Wes Mouri
Music:
11am to 1pm - Debbie Schreyer and Tom Owens banjo and vocals
4pm – Twin Cities Labor Chorus
5 to 7pm – Radio Joe & the Jazzbos
Monday, August 28 – Sponsored by ATU Local 1005
Host: Barry ZeVan
10am to Noon & 2 to 4 pm – Volunteer with AFL-CIO Community Services/United Way
Music:
10am to Noon - Paul Metsa
1 to 3pm – James “Professor Piano” Shannon
5 to 7pm – Charanga Tropical
Tuesday, August 29 – Sponsored by Heat Frost Allied Workers Local 34
Host: Barry ZeVan
Music:
9-11am - Debbie Schreyer and Tom Owens banjo and vocals
11am to Noon – Veterans Chorus with Charlie Maguire
5 to 7pm – Explosion Big Band
7:30 pm – Twin Cities Labor Chorus
Demonstrations:
Pipe Bending from IBEW Local 292
Wednesday, August 30 – Sponsored by UFCW Local 1189
Host: JP Fitzgibbons
Music:
11am to 1pm – Andrea Stern & Laura MacKenzie accompany Irish Dancers Ava Sevlie & Christopher Bergthold
3 to 5pm – Daryl Boudreaux & the Originals featuring Debbie Duncan
Demonstrations:
Fire Safety Demonstrations from the St. Paul Fire Department
Thursday, August 31 – Sponsored by Laborers Union of Minnesota & North Dakota
Host: Elena Glass
Music:
9 to 11am – James “Cornbread” Harris
5 to 7pm – Maryann and the Money Makers
Demonstrations:
Friday, September 1 – Co-Sponsored by UTU-SMART TD & American Income Life
Host: Randy Schmeling
Music:
11am to 1pm – Oboebass!
4 to 6pm – Joey Phillips Jazz Quartet
Saturday, September 2
Host: Elena Glass
Music:
11am to 1pm – Sue Nelson from the Minnesota Twins with Trevor Haining
5 to 7pm - Paul Metsa and Friends
Sunday, September 3
Host: Seri Johnson
Music:
11am to 4pm – Performances throughout the day from the members of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies & Keyboards by Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell
5 to 7pm – Big Bob Scoggin
Monday, September 4
Labor Day
Music:
10:30am – Twin Cities Labor Chorus
11am to 1pm – Mill City String Quartet
4 to 6pm – Scott Dercks & Dorothy Doring
2pm – Labor Day Parade
Additional thanks to our entertainment stage supporters:
Central Minnesota Building Trades
Minnesota Postal Workers Union