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Colorado State Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup

Tickets go on sale next week for Joan Jett, Oak Ridge Boys and others

From the Colorado State Fair: The 2018 Colorado State Fair entertainment series is booked and tickets are going on sale soon. This year’s lineup includes a variety of music shows including legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with exciting rodeos and engine-roaring action.


“This lineup is diverse and exciting and at a great price,” said State Fair General Manager, Chris Wiseman. “Each ticket also gives fans the option of coming early and enjoying a full day at the fair with no additional cost. Besides a great show, these tickets can also provide hours of entertainment that include our free attractions, livestock shows, general entry displays, art exhibition, and much more.”

  • Friday, August 24: PRCA Ram Rodeo with the Oak Ridge Boys
  • Saturday, August 25: PRCA Ram Rodeo with Neal McCoy
  • Sunday, August 26: PRCA Ram Rodeo & CSU Alumni Night
  • Monday, August 27: PRCA Ram Rodeo & Cowboys Kickin’ Cancer
  • Tuesday, August 28: Ranch Rodeo with The Flying W Wranglers
  • Friday, August 31: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
  • Friday, August 31: Monster Trucks
  • Saturday, September 1: Old Dominion (On Sale July 6)
  • Saturday, September 1: Monster Trucks
  • Saturday, September 1: Demolition Derby


An internet presale begins May 30 at 10am; for pre-sale information, fans must visit our website at www.coloradostatefair.com and sign up at the “join the fan club” link. Tickets officially go on sale on June 1 at 10am and can be purchased by visiting the Altitude Tickets website, or by calling 866-461-6556, or visiting the Colorado State Fairgrounds. You can also like us on Facebook for up-to-date information and Fair activities.

The Colorado State Fair runs August 24 - September 3, 2018. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.

The 2018 Colorado State Fair will mark the Fair's 146th year as Colorado's premier celebration of agriculture. The Fairgrounds provides nearly $34 million in economic activity to Colorado throughout the year; $29 million of that activity is driven by the annual State Fair event. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, thrilling rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado's ties to the Hispanic culture.

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