FIRST ACTS PLAYING THE OHIO STATE FAIR CONCERT & EVENT SERIES ANNOUNCED
The Ohio State Fair continues to offer fairgoers a diverse entertainment line-up at a great value. With a few 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 a few 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 Americapresented 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 |
