New concerts announced for Ohio State Fair

COLUMBUS — Ohio State Fair officials have announced two additional shows in the 2023 Ohio State Fair Concert & Event Series, as well as two free concerts and the annual Sale of Champions Livestock Auction.

The concert and event series features a diverse selection of entertainment that appeals to many Ohioans and out-of-state fairgoers, including pop, rock, country, R&B, contemporary Christian and comedy. Tickets went on sale Friday, March 10.

Each concert ticket purchased in advance includes admission to the fair, giving concertgoers and fair fans the opportunity to enjoy the food, rides, entertainment, agriculture, arts and all other aspects of the Ohio State Fair before attending a show. All concerts take place in the indoor, air-conditioned WCOL Celeste Center. Tickets are available for purchase at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair.

The two additional shows, as well as two free concerts and the Sale of Champions, are listed below:

Keith Sweat with special guest Ginuwine

Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. $45, $35

Jeff Dunham Still Not Canceled Tour

Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. $47, $37

Free Shows

All Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir

Sunday, July 30, 1 p.m.

No ticket required. Included with fair admission.

1964 The Tribute (Beatles Tribute)

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m.

No ticket required. Included with fair admission.

Sale of Champions Livestock Auction

Sunday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m.

No ticket required. Included with fair admission.

One final show on Thursday, July 27, has yet to be announced. A final announcement will be made in the coming weeks.

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 or phone centers.

There is a limit of six tickets per person for the Third Eye Blind with special guest The Main Squeeze concert.

The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. With big-name entertainment, educational activities, hundreds of exhibits and one of the largest junior livestock shows in the nation. The fair runs from July 26 to Aug. 6. For more information, visit ohiostatefair.com, call 888-OHO-EXPO or 614-644-FAIR.