Celebrating 120 Years, 120 Counties at the Kentucky State Fair LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 5, 2024) — It’s time to snag the best tickets available for the 120th Kentucky State Fair, happening August 15-25. With the event just a couple of months away, organizers announced over 70 entertainment acts, including headliners taking the stage for the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, specialty performances, and family shows included with fair admission. Tickets are available online for $8, and fee-free tickets are available at participating Kroger locations for $9. Parking is included with early bird ticket purchases, a $10 savings. Thrill Ville Ride Wristbands On-Sale Today Thrill-seekers looking for all-day ride wristbands can get the best price today by purchasing their Thrill Ville wristbands for $30, a $5 savings, online or at participating Kroger locations. At least 50 rides, including thrill, family, and the iconic Astro Ferris Wheel, are coming to town in August. Music Takes Center Stage at the Kentucky State Fair The Texas Roadhouse Concert Series returns this year and is bigger and better, with 11 days of headlining acts. Included with admission, fairgoers can rock out with 80’s hair bands, sing along with iconic country acts, and dance to unforgettable hip-hop tracks. The full list of Texas Roadhouse Concert Series Acts is available below. For the first time in over six years, the Kentucky State Fair is hosting a double-headlining performance. On August 25, the renowned Mexican band known for their distinctive blend of Norteño music with accordion and saxophone sounds, Geru y Su Legión 7, will perform in The BIG Tent, while Christian singer Tauren Wells with special guest Consumed By Fire takes the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series Stage shortly after at 7 p.m. The Texas Roadhouse Concert Series Lineup 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 4:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 15: Lonestar and Montgomery Gentry featuring 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 The music doesn’t stop there. Throughout the 11-day run of the fair, over 25 bands will […]
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