Country Music at the Kentucky State Fair
Here are the country music concerts to be featured at the Kentucky State Fair:
Barrels and Boots Music Festival featuring Montgomery Gentry and John Michael Montgomery with RaeLynn, Eric Paslay, Kelsie May and Craig Campbell
DATE: Friday, August 21 at 5 p.m.
TICKETS: $37 – reserved (Ticket price includes Kentucky State Fair gate admission.)
The Turf Concert Series at Cardinal Stadium features award-winning musicians and groups in a fun backyard setting each night of the Fair. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. All concerts are free with paid gate admission. Concertgoers are seated on the turf field in chairs and bleachers, which are on a first come, first serve basis. The stage is along the first base line facing the open turf, seats and concessions from local food trucks. Fans will also get an up-close view of the artists as they perform.
Sunday, August 23
Oak Ridge Boys with special guest Belles & Whistles
Tuesday, August 25
Country Gold Tour featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Steve and Rudy Gatlin, Moe Bandy, Eddy Raven, Jimmy Fortune and Gene Watson
Wednesday, August 26
Easton Corbin with special guest Nathan Osmond
Friday, August 28
Charlie Daniels with special guest Colt Ford

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