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38 Special

Date: Aug 02, 2024
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All shows: Gates open 6:30PM; Show 7:30PM
Concerts are rain or shine

Don't miss this rock legend debut at Canterbury Park! 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. Spend a night under the stars rocking out to some of their smash hits like, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” and “Second Chance,”.

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About the venue

The concert area offers excellent sight lines in an intimate setting with stellar acoustics, placing music lovers close to the artists. The Canterbury grandstand concert bowl, which can comfortably accommodate your choice of reserved stadium seating, VIP table service, or a pit pass, is a unique setting ‘South of the River’ in Shakopee, MN.

Canterbury's Outdoor Concert Venue Features:
  • Comfortable Fixed Individual Seating
  • Outstanding Sightlines & Acoustics
  • Close Proximity to the Stage
  • Pit Pass Dance Area
  • Indoor Restrooms
  • Ample Food & Bar Service
  • Unique Trackside Setting & Views
  • VIP Seating Tableside Cocktail Service
  • Free Parking
The main entrance for Concert Series Shows will be located by the Canterbury Card Casino.

Apple Autos VIP Deck

Located on the Main Level
VIP ticket holders will receive admission to the Concert, a premium picnic table or high-top seating in the reserved area on a deck right in front of the stage. VIPs will also be able to enjoy tableside cocktail service throughout the concert, a full cash bar, as well as restaurant menu options.


Kwik Trip Pit Pass

Located on the Main Level in front of the stage. Kwik Trip Pit Pass holders receive admission to the concert and access to the front of the stage for an up close view and dance party! Also includes access to the beer garden next to the Pit with a cash bar.




Cutwater Balcony Tables

Cutwater Balcony Ticket Holders will receive admission to the Concert and a high top table for four on the top of the Grandstand Balcony, providing an excellent view of the stage and easy access to the bar. Package includes a four-pack of Cutwater Can Cocktails.

Reserved Seating

Our reserved seating section offers comfortable, private seats in our grandstand balcony with easy bar access and amazing site lines and sound quality.


Wine & Beer Garden

The Wine & Beer Garden is the only standing section to the right of the stage on the track apron. Guests are able to enjoy the picnic area and benches for seating. This section is open to all attendees to enjoy before or during the show. This section has a limited view of the stage, but a large screen to watch the show as well. Proudly serving Woodbridge, Meiomi, Kim Crawford wines, canned beer and seltzers

Make it a Night!

Make a night of your Concert Experience here at Canterbury Park! Visit our 24 hour Casino for late-night Poker or Blackjack and book a stay at the comfortable Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot. Conveniently located off Hwy 169, 25 minutes from the Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) and Mall of America. Less than 2 miles from Canterbury Park and other attractions.
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38 Special

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After more than four decades, 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. At each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band's performance.

Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse.

With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and more – Timeless hits that remain a staple at radio, immediately recognizable from the first opening chord, and paving the way to their present-day touring regimen.

Guitarist/vocalist DON BARNES says it's all about maintaining that intensity in their live shows. “We never wanted to be one of those bands that had maybe gotten a little soft or complacent over the years. We're a team, and it's always been kind of an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up, we stack up. We go out there every night to win.”

Completing the team is bassist BARRY DUNAWAY, drummer GARY MOFFATT and keyboardist/vocalist BOBBY CAPPS. The most recent addition to the band is legendary virtuoso guitarist and vocalist JERRY RIGGS.

For 38 Special onstage, it is a celebration of camaraderie and brotherhood, a precision unit bringing the dedication and honesty to a long history of classic songs, as well as surprisingly fresh new material.

Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums. And from the start, they’ve toured relentlessly, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide.

It is that steely determination that lives on in the hearts of these ‘Wild-Eyed Southern Boys.'

Barnes adds, "This music keeps our wheels on the road. We're a band that's tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years. We started out with nothing but bold determination to make our own history and to endure. Looking back now, it has been our greatest pride to have persevered and attained that level of success and longevity. For us, it's the ultimate validation.”

“The magic's still there,” adds Barnes. "It's an emotional high for us to keep 'bringing it' after all these years. When those lights go down and we all walk up those steps to the stage and hear that crowd roar, it’s a real rush to the head. It feels like we're getting ready to strap ourselves in and it just takes off from there."

Varsity Rejects

Opening for 38 Special, in the heart of the Twin Cities, MN live music scene, where nostalgia and high-energy performances collide, there's a band that's been making waves and setting stages on fire, figuratively of course – we proudly present the Varsity Rejects. With four decades of radio hits and a genre-spanning repertoire that will ignite the dance floor, we are your ticket to an unforgettable “Party Rock” experience!

Varsity Rejects is a 4-piece cover band that specializes in delivering danceable tunes spanning a vast spectrum of musical eras and genres. We bring the classics back to life and add a modern twist to contemporary hits. From rock anthems to 80's nostalgia, from country tunes to pop chart-toppers, we've got it all covered. Our extensive repertoire includes legendary artists such as Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Poison, and modern sensations like Lizzo, Dua Lipa, and Bruno Mars, with a touch of country and everything in-between. There's truly something for everyone in our playlist.

If there's one thing that defines Varsity Rejects, it's our relentless energy. When we hit the stage, it's like a musical explosion, and we're there to ensure that the dance floor is never empty. We understand that the heart of any great party is the music, and we take our responsibility to keep the energy high very seriously. Boasting precise vocal harmonies and magnetic stage presence, VR will have you hanging on every note, bringing each song to life, like you're a part of the show.

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Apple Autos
KwikTrip
Loffler
Kona Big Wave Beer
Xfinity 2 Logos
Kim Crawford
Meiomi
Woodbridge
WordMark
Hornitos
Cutwater
Jim Beam
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