WELLS COUNTY FAIR FREE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 2026

FRIDAY, June 19, 2026

1 pm - Svea Pearson, a young Violinist & Spelemann (fiddler) from Watford City, who loves the Norsk title since she believes a musician is like a Wizard who casts spells. She fell in love with the magic of music at a young ago and her favorite fold instrument is her Hardanger fiddle named Tekia, after her great-great-grandmother. Svea is one of few Hardanger Fiddlers in ND, so she makes it her mission to share the music far and wide.

2 pm - James Scheer, now living in Cedar Rapids, IA, is originally from Fessenden and is back in town to demonstrate numerous feats of Mentalism. Come see mind reading, predictions, and much more! Witness the powers of the mind!

3 pm - Scott Steedaman, now lives in Bismarck but grew up in Enderlin and Harvey. His choice of music is Elvis, country, 50s, ang 60s.

4 pm - Mark Knudtson, Harvey, will entertain us with Elvis and country music.

6 pm - Wren Kindseth, a young harpist from Grand Forks, is the daughter of Gretchen and Lucas Kindseth, Fessenden teachers

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SATURDAY, June 20, 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Shriner's Caliope, with animal balloons

11 am: Greg Hager, from Valley City, is Western Singing Artist of the Year and will entertain us with his country and gospel music.

1 pm: The Perry Anderson Family, from Fessenden, will sing their favorites.

2 pm: Vicki Lenz, from Crystal, will sing a variety of music

3 pm: Open Mic

5:30 pm: Greg Hager, from Valley City, is Western Singing Artist of the Year and will entertain us with his country and gospel music.

SUNDAY, June 21, 2026

11:15 am: "Chalk Illustration to Music" - Kathy Tebelius and Nancy Tarasenko; the Deede Sisters grew up near Manfred and will share their artistic skills and wonderful harmonies.

12 pm: Greg Hager, Western Singing Artist of the Year, from Valley City.

1 pm: Connie Gjermundson was raised in a ranching gamily on the beautiful prairies of western North Dakota, where her love of music began early in life. A lifelong singer, musician, and songwriter, her songs reflect experiences of being a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Connie shares heartfelt original music along with beloved country classics and gospel.

2 pm: The Kleinsasser Sisters grew up in rural Chaseley. Marjorie Kleinsasser now resides in Fessenden and is a nurse at St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey. Lydia Gessle runs her family farm at rural Bowdon with chickens and gardens to keep her busy. Together they harmonize with Gospel music and some fun older music.

3 pm: Country Strings, of Harvey. Jean Hauser, Dave Mettler, and Orin Larson are members of Frozen Fingers out of Minot. They are also members of BAND (Bluegrass Association of North Dakota)

4 pm: Greg Hager, Western Singing Artist of the Year, from Valley City.

5 pm: BM Hanson Idol XIV, participants from the Harvey competition will sing their favorites.

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***Sound System Provided by Perry Anderson – “Class A Music” ***

Sponsors: Central Pharmacy, F6 Realty LLC, Heartland Trailer Sales,

Houchin Tax Service, NDTC, Bowdon Development Center Inc. and North Dakota Council on the Arts

This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.