Oregon State Fair Releases Summer Concert Lineup

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

GoLocalPDX Lifestyle Team

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The Oregon State Fair has released is Summer Concert Lineup. This year, a touring bicycle, named "Fairley" will deliver the news to several communities across the state.

“This year’s fantastic array of entertainers once again makes the State Fair among Oregon’s premier musical events. Included in the price of admission, concerts are not only great fun, they are a value for the whole family. We are excited to kick off this year’s events with the Oregon State Fair bicycle tour; complete with fanfare and fun to gear up to the big event,” said Dan Cox, Oregon State Fair spokesperson.

The LIneup is as follows:

· Friday, Aug. 26 Foreigner at 7 p.m.

· Saturday, Aug. 27 Tommy James and The Shondells at 7 p.m.

· Monday, Aug. 29 Hunter Hayes at 7 p.m.

· Tuesday, Aug. 30 Melissa Etheridge at 7 p.m.

· Wednesday, Aug. 31 Jeremy Camp and Mercy Me at 6:30 p.m.

· Thursday, Sept. 1 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at 7 p.m.

· Friday, Sept. 2 Montgomery Gentry at 7 p.m.

· Saturday, Sept. 3 Theory of a Deadman at 7 p.m.

· Monday, Sept. 5 Creedence Clearwater Revisited at 4 p.m.

Concerts are free with fair admission. Limited VIP Seating is valuable for $35. Fair and VIP tickets can be purchased on Friday, May 20 at 10 a.m. by clicking here.

Oregon State Fair

The Oregon State Fair, established in 1861, first began in Oregon City, Oregon during the time of the U.S. Civil War. Since 1862, the Fair has called the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem home, hosting thousands of visitors from near and far with premier concerts, art, culture, rides, agricultural exhibits and livestock.

For more information, click here.

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