Summer is finally here and the Rice County Fair is right around the corner. That fun week of carnival rides, games, food and shows that comes to town July 19-24 and features Enduro Auto Races, Great Frontier Bull Riding, the NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull, the Demolition Derby and new this year, the Battle of the Bands. This event is scheduled to get underway in the grandstand at 7PM on Wednesday, July 20, and hopes to bring in bands from all over the community as well as the surrounding communities and states.

Some of the rules include: you must have a three-piece band consisting of a singer, guitarist and drummer. You should also have three to five songs ready to showcase your band’s talents. They’re hoping to have 10 bands signed up for the competition. The more groups that are involved, the fewer songs you’ll have to perform and vice versa. The winning band will be the featured band Friday night, August 12, at the Blue Collar BBQ and Arts Festival in downtown Faribault.

If you think your group has what it takes to go head-to-head with some of the area’s best bands, then go to RiceCountyFair.net or call (507) 332-2470. Don’t forget to bring your best game that night along with your family, friends, fans and groupies and be ready to rock the Rice County Fair!

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