State Fairs Announce 2024-2025 Concert Lineups

Major state and county fairs across the United States have announced concert lineups for both 2024 and 2025, featuring Grammy Award-winning and iconic artists. The Minnesota State Fair will include free performances by Los Lobos, Rachel Platten, and Arrested Development as part of the Bandshell Tonight! series. The Tulsa State Fair's Oklahoma Stage will host acts such as Lupe Fiasco, Ginuwine, Switchfoot, and Nate Smith with a mix of free and VIP ticketed shows from September 25 to October 5. The Big Fresno Fair revealed concerts featuring Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Vanilla Ice, and The Commodores, with ticket access initially available to fan club members before public sale. These fairs continue to draw large crowds by offering an array of music genres and prominent performers alongside traditional fair attractions. The expanded entertainment offerings are part of efforts to appeal to a wide range of audiences.