LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Music is a highlight for the annual Kentucky State Fair, and organizers have released their list of free concerts for the fair, which runs Aug. 15 - 25, 2024.
In a release, the Kentucky State Fair said the Texas Roadhouse Concert series returns with 11 days of headlining acts. The concerts are included with fair admissions and range from 80s hair bands and iconic country acts to hip-hop tracks.
- Thursday, August 15: Lonestar and Eddie Montgomery*
- Friday, August 16: The Sugarhill Gang Melle Mel & Scorpio (of Furious Five) with special guest Ying Yang Twins
- Saturday, August 17: Stephen Pearcy of Ratt with special guest Quiet Riot
- Sunday, August 18: The Oak Ridge Boys with special guests The Country Gold Tour including Leroy Van Dyke, Linda Davis, Jimmy Fortune, Rockland Road (who will perform the National Anthem and God Bless the USA)
- Monday, August 19: CAIN with special guest Katy Nichole
- Tuesday, August 20: Happy Together including The Turtles, The Cowsills, Badfinger, The Vogues, The Association, Jay and the Americans
- Wednesday, August 21: Justin Moore with special guest Alex Miller*
- Thursday, August 22: Everclear with special guest Marcy Playground
- Friday, August 23: 38 Special with special guest Exile*
- Saturday, August 24: Lauren Alaina with special guests Mackenzie Porter, Kelsey Hart*
- Sunday, August 25: (7 p.m. show): Tauren Wells with special guest Consumed By Fire
*= Kentucky artist
Except August 25, the concert area opens daily at 6:30 p.m. and concerts begin at 8 p.m. On August 25th, the area opens at 5:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m.
Music is also scheduled for the full 11-day run of the fair in both the Big Tent and the Budweiser Tent.
The BIG Tent Lineup (Acts are listed in alphabetical order)
Black Top Rodeo, Dance Hall Hooligans, Exit 105, Friday Night Special, Geru Y Su Legión 7, Hank Rose Project, Judge Angus, Kentucky Blue, Rockland Road, Shotgun Serenade, Soul Circus, Sound Machine, Throwback Thursday
Budweiser Tent Lineup (Acts are listed in alphabetical order)
Bill May All Stars, Corridor 64, E & R Project, Judge Angus, Juice Box Heroes, Midnight Radio, Moonshine Magnolia, Most Wanted, No Compromise, Rock Station, Savannah Dean, Soul Circus, Soul Kitchen, The Bottle Trees, The Mad Taxpayers, The Wilson Brothers, Top Shelf
Tickets on sale now
Tickets for the 120th Kentucky State Fair are on sale now. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster for $8, and fee-free tickets are available at participating Kroger locations for $9. Parking is included with early bird ticket prices, which saves fairgoers the $10 parking fee. To purchase tickets online, click here.
Thrill Ville Ride Wristbands on sale
Thrill-seekers looking for all-day ride wristbands can purchase their Thrill Ville wristbands for $30 now. That's a $5 savings. Wristbands can be purchased online or at participating Kroger locations. At least 50 rides and the iconic Astro Ferris Wheel are part of the midway.
121st World's Championship Horse Show
The world’s most prestigious horse show returns to Freedom Hall August 17-24. The 121st event features more than 200 classes of Saddlebred horses and thousands of participants from around the country competing for over $1.5 million in prizes and World’s Champion titles. Tickets go on sale June 17 and will be available on the World’s Championship Horse Show website.
The 2024 Kentucky State Fair is Aug. 15-25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. For more information, visit www.kystatefair.org or find the fair on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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