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Dakota Chautauqua Minnesota history brought to life through scenes and songs, both serious and hilarious.

DAKOTA CHAUTAUQUA was created to help celebrate the sesquicentennial of Dakota County, Minnesota, and first "hit the boards" at the August 1999 Dakota County Fair (DCF). After a ten-year run and a three-year hiatus, the production was reborn for the 2012 DCF and has been going strong ever since. Taking place in the big tent by the Dakota City Heritage Village drugstore, the show is a collection of scenes and songs, some serious, some hilarious, based on actual events in Minnesota history. From the state's roots as home to Native American tribes, to Minnesota's contributions to science, sports, and the culinary delights of fish soaked in lye, DAKOTA CHAUTAUQUA celebrates all things Minnesota with a heaping helping of humor and heart. Scripts by Pete Martin
Lyrics by Pete Martin and Eric Peltoniemi
Music by Eric Peltoniemi
Some additional scene material and songs by Dewey Roth

Twas 5 years ago...
08/20/2026

Twas 5 years ago...

a little bit of everything, a little bit of nothing, just for grins...or maybe not. As in "a little bit pregnant," this is almost the truth.

A 13-year-old memory of one of our favorite songs. Juice!
08/07/2026

A 13-year-old memory of one of our favorite songs. Juice!

Saint Urho is a fictional saint of Finland, created and elaborated by Finnish Americans in Northern Minnesota in the 195...
03/16/2026

Saint Urho is a fictional saint of Finland, created and elaborated by Finnish Americans in Northern Minnesota in the 1950s, to celebrate their heritage and extend celebrations of Saint Patrick's Day. His celebration day is set to March 16, the day before the March 17 feast day of Saint Patrick.

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