Kicking off on Friday, August 25, the 157th Oregon State Fair promises 11 days of summertime fun, featuring nine star-studded shows as part of the Umpqua Bank Concert Series. Fans can Soak Up the Fun with an all-star musical lineup, including – alternative rock renegades, X Ambassadors with special guest, Oregon indie rockers – Typhoon, plus multi-platinum Grand Ole Opry member, Chris Janson, and many other favorites.
“Colbie Caillat’s entrancing, sun-kissed melodies make her the ideal addition to our concert series. We’re confident fairgoers will be captivated and singing along to her chart-topping hits,” said Kimberly Jacobsen, Oregon State Fair spokesperson.
The full Oregon State Fair Umpqua Bank Concert Series includes:
- Friday, August 25 – platinum-selling rock gods, Bush
- Saturday, August 26 – Grammy award winning folk-pop rock artist, Colbie Caillat
- Monday, August 28 – chart-topping country star, Justin Moore
- Tuesday, August 29 – America’s favorite band, The Beach Boys
- Wednesday, August 30 – best-selling Christian rock band, Skillet
- Thursday, August 31 – Sirius XM Presents I Love the 90’s with Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, Tone Loc, and Young MC
- Friday, September 1 – alternative rock renegades, X Ambassadors with special guest, Oregon indie rockers – Typhoon
- Saturday, September 2 – sassy spitfire alternative-country darling, Elle King
- Monday, September 4 – multi-platinum Grand Ole Opry member, Chris Janson
Concert ticket information:
Official Oregon State Fair Concert tickets are ONLY available on oregonstatefair.org via our ticket seller FunCard, with NO service fees. Beware of all unauthorized online ticketing websites attempting to sell bogus tickets that cannot be honored by the Oregon State Fair.
Reserved tickets: start at $50 and include free Fair admission
VIPPlus Suite Seats tickets: cost $125, and include free Fair admission, plus a souvenir lanyard, priority entrance, special food service, access to a VIP beverage bar, and a reserved seat in the premium center section
Free tickets: a limited selection of free seats are available for each show with paid Fair admission on a first-come, first-served basis, while space lasts
Showtimes: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and shows begin at 7:30 p.m., except for Chris Janson, whose doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the show begins at 4:30 p.m.
Visuals:
Current Fair b-roll and file footage are available for download and use and will be updated throughout the Fair.
General Fair video
Fair concert video
Performer Images:
Images of each concert series performer are available for download on our Fair Media kit.
Media inquiries:
Including video footage and interview requests, please contact:
Kimberly Jacobsen
Email: media@oregonstatefair.org
Phone: 503-428-0930
Fair links:
Tickets: (Fair/Carnival/Concerts/Fast Pass/Parking)
Newsletter: (latest news and contests)
Media Kit: (with image downloads)
Follow and tag: @OregonStateFair #OregonStateFair2023
About the Oregon State Fair:
The 157th Oregon State Fair takes place August 25 through September 4, 2023. The Oregon State Fair is a public/private entity owned by the people of Oregon. The Fair began in 1861 in Oregon City. In 1862, the Fair moved to the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, the State Capitol. The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center hosts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year, with premier concerts, art, culture, rides, agricultural exhibits, and livestock exhibits. Throughout the year, the Fair and Expo Center works with multiple agencies to help facilitate emergency and disaster response needs. For more information, visit oregonstatefair.org or contact us at info@oregonstatefair.org
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