Country and R&B legends part of first concerts announced for Ohio State Fair

The Ohio State Fair has announced the first round of concerts that will be appearing at the 2024 fair.

Country legends Alabama, along with R&B favorites The Ohio Players and Midnight Star will grace the state at the Celeste Center this summer.

Alabama will appear on July 25, along with special guest Jade Eagleson at 7 p.m. The Columbus, Ohio, stop is part of the band’s 2024 Roll On North American Tour presented by Kenworth. Tickets are $75 and $65 and will go on sale Friday, February 23.

The Ohio Players and Midnight Star will appear on August 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show also go on sale Friday, February 23, and are listed for $33 and $23.

Tickets purchased in advance include fair admission.

According to the fair’s website, more concert announcements are expected on March 5, March 19, April 2, and April 16.