The Ohio State Fair released their 2016 Concert Series lineup today. WOW!
This summer’s lineup is incredible. The Fair is excited to showcase a variety of entertainment, including comedy, R & B, classic rock, country, Christian and Pop.
“We love to put on a Fair with great concerts for all tastes. We strive to offer a line-up with a variety of genres that appeal to many Ohioans,” said General Manger Virgil Strickler. “As an added bonus, each ticket purchased in advance includes free admission to the Fair. This gives music lovers the opportunity to arrive early and experience the Fair and end their day at a great concert.”
The 2016 Ohio State Fair Concert Series is as follows:
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Concert/Event
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Date
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Cost
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Time
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On-Sale
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YES
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Wed., July 27
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$38/$28
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7 pm
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April 2 at noon
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Lecrae
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Thurs., July 28
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$20
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7 pm
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March 26 at noon
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Charlie Puth with special guest DNCE
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Fri., July 29
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$48/$35
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7 pm
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March 26 at noon
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Maddie & Tae with special guest Levi Hummon
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Sat., July 30
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$20
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7 pm
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March 26 at noon
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All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir Concert*
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Sun., July 31
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Free
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1 pm
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No tickets needed
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Kenny Rogers’ final world tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal with special guests The Oak Ridge Boys and Linda Davis
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Sun., July 31
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$32
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7:30 pm
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March 26 at noon
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Rachel Platten / A Great Big World
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Mon., August 1
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$28
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7 pm
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April 2 at noon
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That Mancini Magic!*
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Tues., August 2
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Free
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Noon
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No tickets needed
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Dolly Parton
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Tues., August 2
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$70/$55/$40
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7:30 pm
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TBA
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John Kay & Steppenwolf with special guest Foghat
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Wed., August 3
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$25
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7 pm
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March 26 at noon
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Jeff Dunham
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Thurs., August 4
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$40
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7 pm
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April 2 at noon
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Keith Sweat / After 7
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Fri., August 5
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$25
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7 pm
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April 2 at noon
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Matthew West with special guest Lauren Daigle
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Sat., August 6
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$20
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7 pm
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April 2 at noon
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Sale of Champions Livestock Auction*
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Sun., August 7
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Free
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2 pm
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No tickets needed
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*Tickets are not required for these shows
The following options are available to purchase tickets:
- Ticketmaster online – Visit www.ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair
- Ticketmaster outlets – Visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/h/retaillocations.htmlfor a complete list
- 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 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 2016 Ohio State Fair will run July 27 – Aug. 7.
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