Grandstand Performer Abruptly Cancels Tour, Leaving Minnesota State Fair Scrambling

Minnesota State Fair organizers are left scrambling after one of their 2025 Grandstand performers abruptly canceled their entire tour, including their State Fair show in August.

Fair organizers shared on Thursday (July 17) that they were alerted by the Steve Miller Band late Wednesday that the band would be cancelling their entire tour. The show, headlined by Steve Miller Band with special guest The Rascals, was scheduled for Thursday, August 28, at the Grandstand.

Why did the Steve Miller Band cancel their Minnesota State Fair show?

In a statement from the band, they explain, "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates". They cite "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and crew unacceptable".

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The statement concluded that "you can blame it on the weather" that the tour is cancelled, expressing "Don't know where, don't know when...We hope to see you all again".

How do you get a refund if you bought tickets to the show?

If you purchased tickets to the Steve Miller Band show at the Minnesota State Fair, here's what you need to know about refunds.

If you bought tickets through Etix or the State Fair with a credit card, you'll automatically get a refund to the card you used to buy your tickets.

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If you bought tickets using cash or a check, the tickets need to be returned in order to get a refund. You'll need to mail them along with your contact information to MSF Tickets, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108

For all other ticket refund scenarios or questions, see the Minnesota State Fair's page about the cancellation, which includes contact information to reach out if you have questions.

Will the Minnesota State Fair book a new show?

Minnesota State Fair organizers say they "intend to fill the August 28 date with another concert", but they have no further information available at this time.

With under a month and a half until this date, the timeline to find a new act is limited, but the plan is to find someone. We'll update you on who they find when it is announced.

In the meantime, here is a schedule of this year's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand performers as it stands.