Showcasing a talented local cast, musicians and other guests, Over the Back Fence featured a new theme and material each month with music, skits, jokes, comedy, poems, and more! Over the Back Fence went on a hiatus in 2020, and is in the process of being reimagined.

Audio Archives & Radio Broadcast

Over the Back Fence aired on KQAL 89.5 FM at 6pm on the Wednesday following the 2nd Friday show. Over the Back Fence is also published online as a podcast. Click here to download or stream Over the Back Fence.

Join us on Stage

Participation is encouraged! If you are interested in being a part of the show – either on stage or behind-the-scenes – please contact Kara at kara@lanesboroarts.org. Planning meetings happen at 7:00 p.m. on the Tuesday two weeks prior to the show (i.e. May 28 for the show on June 14, 2019). Rehearsals happen at 7:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to that weeks show and at 5:30 p.m. the day of the show. Rehearsals and planning meetings all take place at the St. Mane Theatre. Attend what you can. All are welcome!

2019 schedule

Shows are the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m, March through November. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m., and pre-show music begins at 7:10 p.m. Click the date for tickets!

March 8 –  Grand Ole Opry
pre-show Tom Schramm & The LPs | musical guest Medicine Brothers

April 12 – Take Me Out to the Ball Game
pre-show Tom Savre | musical guest Turnip Truck

May 10 – Ca$h
pre-show Grass Run Band | musical guest Larry Long

June 14 – On Broadway
pre-show Maria Klingsheim | musical guest Burke Band

July 12 – Surfin’ USA
pre-show Ted Hajnasiewicz | musical guest Jillian Rae

August 9 – Anniversaries
pre-show RavensFire | musical guest Eric Carranza

September 13 – 50 Nifty States
pre-show Joshua Vorvick | musical guest Eggen & Hippen

October 11 – Twins
pre-show CBB Jazz Combo | musical guest Ilika Ward Duo

November 8 – Blue
pre-show Dave Swenson | musical guest The Rutabaga Brothers

2019 Sponsors

Batstone CPA

The Bite Restaurant

Bluff Country Computer Works

Cedar Valley Resort

E2 Boutique

Estelle’s Eatery & Bar

F & M Community Bank

Granny’s Liquor

Great River Shakespeare Festival

Green Gables Inn

High Court Pub

Lanesboro Area Community Foundation

Lanesboro Arts

Lanesboro Public Library

Manion Law Office

Merchants Bank

Niagara Cave

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Old Barn Resort

Pedal Pushers Cafe

Randy Schultz Drywall

Rushford – Preston – Harmony Foods IGA

SMG Web Design

Thrivent Financial – Walter Bradley

Heartfelt thanks to our community partners who sponsor our broadcasts, and ensure affordable ticket prices.

Archive of Past Shows / Seasons (2012 – present)

Please visit the OtBF Blog for an archive of past songs, guests, themes and more!

Click here to view a 2011 feature on “Over the Back Fence” on KSMQ TV’s “Off 90” program

Over the Back Fence is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.