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08/26/2026

On Aug. 26, 1975, Dolly Parton was in Minnesota. Before she performed a concert at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, photographer Pete Hohn took this beautiful portrait. The country music legend was performing at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand for the second time, after debuting there on Aug. 27, 1969.

Also on the bill that night in 1975: Johnny Rodriguez, Bobby Bare, P*e Wee King, Redd Stewart and the Collins Sisters, and emcee Ralph Emery. Tickets were $3-$5, which would be about $18-$31 today.

Parton also performed at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 30, 1978, and Sept. 3, 1993. She died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at the age of 80.

Were you at one of these shows? Please share your favorite Dolly memories in the comments.

📸: Pete Hohn/Star Tribune via Getty Images

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08/05/2026

🤠✨ Grab your boots and hit the dance floor!
There's nothing like a country dance under the lights, surrounded by great music, good friends, and unforgettable memories.

📅 August 28
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM
💃 Free line dance instruction: 6:00–7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets available at the door
🌮 Food and drinks available for purchase

We can't wait to dance the night away with you! 🤎🐎

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