Tickets going quickly for some of these big-name acts at Ohio State Fair this week

Lineup also includes Alabama, Joe, for KING & COUNTRY, Gabriel Iglesias, Kidz Bop, 38 Special and more acts in store during fair that runs July 26 - Aug. 6.

It’s state fair week! And some of the best concerts are summer are part of the fun.

The Ohio State Fair entertainment lineup includes something for everyone with country stars — veterans and up-and-comers — kid-focused entertainment, comedy, pop, a cappella and more.

But tickets are selling fast for some of these, so don’t wait too long.

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The 2017 Ohio State Fair will run July 26 - Aug. 6. Plan a quick escape around one of these top music events.

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THE CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Hometown Sounds featuring McGuffey Lane and Ohio-born musicians

Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m.

Free (no tickets required)

The KIDZ BOP Kids: Best Time Ever Tour 

Thursday, July 27, 6:30 p.m.

$15

Buy tickets here.

BWB Jazz Jam starring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown 

Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.

$25

Buy tickets here.

Alabama 

Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m.

$55/$40

Buy tickets here.

All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir Concert 

Sunday, July 30, 1 p.m.

Free (no tickets required)

Gabriel Iglesias FluffyMania: 20 Years of Comedy Tour 

Sunday, July 30, 7:30 p.m.

$35/$25

Buy tickets here.

for KING & COUNTRY with special guest Zach Williams 

Monday, July 31, 7 p.m.

$30/$20

Buy tickets here.

The Carpenters Tribute featuring Michelle Whited* 

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m.

Free (no tickets required)

Cole Swindell 

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.

$37/$27

Buy tickets here.

George Thorogood and The Destroyers / 38 Special 

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.

$32/$25

Buy tickets here.

Rascal Flatts: Rhythm & Roots Tour 

Thursday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

$85/$65/$45

Buy tickets here.

Joe with special guests Ro James and Kevin Ross 

Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m.

$25

Buy tickets here.

Pentatonix — SOLD OUT

Saturday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.

$55/$40

Buy tickets here.

Sale of Champions Livestock Auction – 50th Anniversary 

Sunday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m.

Free (no tickets required)

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HOW TO BUY TICKETS 

The following options are available to purchase tickets:

1. Ticketmaster online: Visit www.ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair

2. Ticketmaster phone centers: Call 1-800-745-3000

Concert tickets purchased before arriving at the Fair include Fair admission. Unless otherwise noted, there is a limit of eight tickets per person, per show on the first day of sale. Please note that Ticketmaster no longer offers retail outlets. 

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

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