FIRST ACTS PLAYING THE OHIO STATE FAIR CONCERT & EVENT SERIES ANNOUNCED

 

COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Fair continues to offer fairgoers a diverse entertainment line-up at a great value. With several acts yet to be announced, the Fair is excited to showcase a variety of entertainment, including classic rock, country, comedy and R&B.

“Every year, we offer a diverse entertainment line-up with concerts that are of interest to many Ohioans,” said General Manger Virgil Strickler. “We offer free admission to the Fair with every concert ticket purchased in advance, giving visitors the opportunity to arrive early and experience everything the Fair has to offer, while ending their day with a great show.”  

With three additional acts yet to be announced, the 2013 Ohio State Fair Concert Series is as follows:

Concert/Event

Date

Cost

Time

On Sale

Jeff Dunham

Wed., July 24

$38

7 pm

Saturday, March 16 at Noon

Martina McBride with special guest Angie Johnson

Fri., July 26

$32

7 pm

Saturday, March 23 at Noon

Buckeye Sports Fest*

Sat., July 27

Free

11 am - 1 pm

Non-ticketed event

Will Downing / Lalah Hathaway

Sat., July 27

$25

7:30 pm

Saturday, April 6 at Noon

All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir Concert*

 

Sun., July 28

 

Free

 

1 pm

 

Non-ticketed event

Styx / REO Speedwagon

Sun., July 28

$32

7:30 pm

Saturday, March 23 at Noon

Justin Moore with special guest The Farm

Mon., July 29

$20

7 pm

Saturday, March 16 at Noon

A Salute to America presented by the All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir

Tues., July 30

Free

1 pm

Non-ticketed event

Austin Mahone with special guest Jake Miller

Tues., July 30

$25

7:30 pm

Saturday, March 16 at Noon

Steve Miller Band

Thurs., Aug. 1

$30

7 pm

Saturday, March 16 at Noon

George Jones with special guest Tanya Tucker

Fri., Aug. 2

$30

7 pm

Saturday, March 16 at Noon

Hillsong Live

Sat., Aug. 3

$25

7 pm

Saturday, March 23 at Noon

Sale of Champions Livestock Auction*

 

Sun., Aug. 4

 

Free

 

2 pm

 

Non-ticketed event

*Tickets are not required for these shows

The following options are available to purchase tickets:

1)       Ticketmaster online - Visit www.ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair

2)       Ticketmaster outlets - Visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/h/retaillocations.html for a complete list

3)       Ticketmaster phone centers - Call 1-800-745-3000

Concert tickets purchased before arriving at the Fair include Fair admission. There is a limit of eight tickets per person, per show on the first day of sale for each paid show. Admission to non-ticketed events is free with Fair admission.

For more information, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR. On the Web, visit us at ohiostatefair.com.

The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. With a spectacular midway, big-name entertainment, hundreds of exhibits and one of the largest junior fair shows in the nation, the 2013 Ohio State Fair will run July 24 - August 4.