The Ohio State Fair continues to offer fairgoers a diverse entertainment line-up at a great value. The Fair is excited to showcase a variety of entertainment, including comedy, R&B, classic rock, country, Christian and pop. “One of the things we strive for each year is to offer a diverse line-up with acts from a variety of genres that will appeal to many Ohioans,” said General Manger Virgil Strickler. “Value is very important to us as well. 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 enjoy all the Fair has to offer, ending the day at a great show.” All concerts take place in the indoor, air-conditioned WCOL Celeste Center. The 2017 Ohio State Fair Concert Series is as follows:
Hometown Sounds featuring McGuffey Lane and Ohio-born musicians* Wed., July 26, 7 pm ???Free (no tickets required)
The KIDZ BOP Kids: Best Time Ever Tour Thurs., July 27, 6:30 pm $15 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 10 am
BWB Jazz Jam starring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown Fri., July 28, 7:30 pm $25 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 10 at 10 am
Alabama Sat., July 29, 7 pm $55/$40 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 10 am
All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir Concert* Sun., July 30, 1 pm Free (no tickets required)
Gabriel Iglesias FluffyMania: 20 Years of Comedy Tour Sun., July 30, 7:30 pm $35/$25 Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at 10 am
for KING & COUNTRY with special guest Zach Williams Mon., July 31, 7 pm $30/$20 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 10 at 10 am
The Carpenters Tribute featuring Michelle Whited* Tues., August 1, 1 pm Free (no tickets required)
Cole Swindell Tues., August 1, 7:30 pm $37/$27 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 10 am
George Thorogood and The Destroyers / 38 Special Wed., August 2, 7 pm $32/$25 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 10 at 10 am
Rascal Flatts: Rhythm & Roots Tour Thurs., August 3, 7 pm $85/$65/$45 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 10 at 10 am
Joe with special guests Ro James and Kevin Ross Fri., August 4, 7:30 pm $25 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 10 am
Pentatonix Sat., August 5, 7 pm $55/$40 Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 10 am
Sale of Champions Livestock Auction – 50th Anniversary* Sun., August 6, 2 pm Free (no tickets required) *Tickets are not required for these shows
The following options are available to purchase tickets:
- Ticketmaster online - Visit www.ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair
- 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 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 2017 Ohio State Fair will run July 26 - Aug. 6.