Fair announces partial concert lineup

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COLUMBUS – Classic rock, R&B pop and country are represented on the slate of concerts planned for the Ohio State Fair this summer.

Fair officials have announced the first of 13 concerts taking place during the 12-day fair in July and August. The schedule includes two free concerts.

The KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live Tour takes place on the fair’s first day, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

The other three concerts announced Tuesday are Ludacris on Aug. 1, Styx with special guest Foghat Aug. 2 and Tyler Hubbard with special guest Matt Stell Aug. 3.

Tickets for all four shows go on sale Friday, Feb. 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Additional concerts will be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Tuesday, March 7.

The 2023 Ohio State Fair will run July 26 – Aug. 6.