Ohio State Fair announces concert schedule

The Ohio State Fair has announced its 2016 concert series, which includes comedy, R&B, classic rock, country, Christian and pop acts.

The 2016 Ohio State Fair Concert Series is as follows:

  • YES, Wed., July 27, 7 p.m., $38/$28. Tickets go on sale April 2 at noon.
  • Lecrae, Thurs., July 28, 7 p.m., $20. Tickets go on sale March 26 at noon.
  • Charlie Puth with special guest DNCE, Fri., July 29, 7 p.m., $48/$35. Tickets go on sale March 26 at noon.
  • Maddie & Tae with special guest Levi Hummon, Sat., July 30, 7 p.m., $20. Tickets go on sale March 26 at noon.
  • All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir Concert,  Sun., July 31, 1 p.m. Free. No tickets needed.
  • Kenny Rogers' final world tour: The Gambler's Last Deal with special guests The Oak Ridge Boys and Linda Davis, Sun., July 31, 7:30 p.m., $32. Tickets go on sale March 26 at noon.
  • Rachel Platten / A Great Big World, Mon., Aug. 1, 7 p.m. $28. Tickets go on sale April 2 at noon.
  • That Mancini Magic!, Tues., Aug. 2, noon. Free. No tickets needed
  • Dolly Parton, Tues., Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. $70/$55/$40. Ticket on sale date to be determined.
  • John Kay & Steppenwolf with special guest Foghat, Wed., August 3, 7 p.m. $25. Tickets go on sale March 26 at noon.
  • Jeff Dunham, Thurs., August 4, 7 p.m. $40. Tickets go on sale April 2 at noon.
  • Keith Sweat / After 7, Fri., August 5, 7 p.m. $25. Tickets go on sale April 2 at noon.
  • Matthew West with special guest Lauren Daigle, Sat., August 6, 7 p.m., $20. Tickets go on sale April 2 at noon.
  • Sale of Champions Livestock Auction,  Sun., August 7, 2 p.m.  Free. No tickets needed.

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. Unless otherwise noted, there is a limit of eight tickets per person, per show on the first day of sale.

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

The 2016 Ohio State Fair will run July 27 - Aug. 7.

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