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The Barnesville Potato Days hosts a wide variety of entertainment and events throughout the festival on the Main Stage in downtown Barnesville. All stage entertainment is free! The stage is located in the intersection of Main Street and Second Avenue.

Here are the entertainment acts we have scheduled for this year's Barnesville Potato Days Festival.

The Main Stage is a popular destination for great music acts and potato-themed events and contests.

The Main Stage is located in the intersection of Main Street and Second Avenue in Barnesville.

Friday, August 27, 2010
11:00 a.m. • Barnesville Community Ed Twirlers
Following the Kiddie Parade!
1:00 p.m. • Pat Lenartz
Main Stage
2:00 p.m. • Magician Nick Bretz
Main Stage
3:00 p.m. • Cat Sank Trio
Main Stage
4:00 p.m. • Suz Dance
Main Stage
4:45 p.m. • Magician Nick Bretz
Main Stage
8:00 p.m. • Eldon Johnson
Main Stage
9:00 p.m. • Stone Ridge Road
Stone Ridge Road is made up of Leah Baker and Eric Newell, neighbors in Barnesville who have played in several bands each before, but will make their debut together at Potato Days this year. Leah has been a vocalist in a Fargo area band and has been involved in several other musical experiences. Eric has played several local gigs at church and the Helpers banquet and has written 3 albums worth of his own music. Stone Ridge Road will mix classic acoustic rock, country and pop together sharing vocals and with acoustic guitar.

Saturday, August 28, 2010
10:00 a.m. • Pat Lenartz
Main Stage
11:00 a.m. • Potato Sack Fashion Show
The tradition of the wearing of potato sacks dates back to the 30's when the common Potato Days attire was vests made out of potato sacks. In fact, at that time, business owners caught without their vests would be fined! Today, potato sack fashions have been expanded to include everything from tuxedos to bathing suits, wedding gowns to bib overalls.
1:00 p.m. • Potato Peeling Contest
Although lots of things have changed over the decades and just about everything has become mechanized, the best way to peel a potato is still lots of elbow grease, a sharp knife or a good old fashioned potato peeler.
2:00 p.m. • Mashed Potato Eating Contest
Each contestant is given two minutes to stuff away as many mashed potatoes as they can.
6:00 p.m. • Reviewing Stand for Potato Days Parade
Get the best seats in the house for the annual Potato Days Parade. This year's parade is expected to have over 130 units!
9:00 p.m. • Street Dance - Echoplane
Echoplane is a team of 4 talented musicians dedicated to great live performances and sound. Echoplane focuses on feel good, party rock music and a high energy live show. With soaring vocals, harmonies, and amazing instrumentation, Echoplane will please everybody with classic rock music!