Ohio State Fair’s first slate of concerts includes Ohio Players, Alabama

Alabama performs on day two of the first Voices of America Country Music Fest Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 on the grounds of National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Township. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Alabama performs on day two of the first Voices of America Country Music Fest Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 on the grounds of National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Township. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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Feb 21, 2024
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The Ohio State Fair, scheduled July 24-Aug. 4 in Columbus, has announced its first round of concerts.

Country music legends Alabama will perform Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. The award-winning group will be joined by special guest Jade Eagleson. Tickets are priced at $65-$75 and go on sale Friday, Feb. 23.

Funk icons Ohio Players will be joined by R&B legends Midnight Star on Friday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $23-$33 and go on sale Friday, Feb. 23.

The Ohio Players are lead by "James "Diamond" Williams. Founded in Dayton, the band is working on a new album.

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Kidz Bop Live will perform Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $32 and on sale now.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair. All tickets purchased in advance include Fair admission. The concerts will be performed inside the Celeste Center.

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Additional concerts in the 2024 Ohio State Fair Concert & Event Series will be announced on the following dates: Tuesday, March 5, Tuesday, March 19, Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 16.

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