Acts Announced for 2012 Ohio State Fair

The 2012 Ohio State Fair is still 147 days away, but it’s never too early to start planning for it, right? This year’s preliminary entertainment lineup was announced today (with more still to come), which includes classic rock legends including Chicago and The Doobie Brothers, R&B legends The Isley Brothers, and comedians Jim Gaffigan and Bill Gardell.

Tickets to all shows are not on sale quite yet, but will be made available in advance via Ticketmaster. Tickets to shows include admission to the fairgrounds itself. This year’s fair runs July 26th through August 5th.

More information about the Ohio State Fair can be found at OhioStateFair.com.

The full lineup of entertainers announced so far can be found below:

Jim Gaffigan / Billy Gardell
Wed., July 25, 2012
Time: 8 pm
Price: $28
On sale Saturday, March 10 at Noon

Chicago / Doobie Brothers
Fri., July 27
Time: 7 pm
Price: $38
On sale Saturday, March 10 at Noon

The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernie Isley
Sat., July 28
Time: 7 pm
Price: $25
On sale Saturday, March 24 at Noon

Casting Crowns with special guest Sanctus Real
Mon., July 30, 2012
Time: 7 pm
Price: $25
On sale Saturday, March 10 at Noon

Merle Haggard / Kris Kristofferson
Tues., July 31
Time: 7:30 pm
Price: $28
On sale Saturday, March 24 at Noon

Boston with special guest Kansas
Wed., Aug. 1
Time: 7 pm
Price: $30
On sale Saturday, March 24 at Noon

The Band Perry with special guest The JaneDear Girls
Thurs., Aug. 2
Time: 7 pm
Price: $28
On sale Saturday, March 10 at Noon

Victoria Justice
Sat., Aug. 4
Time: 7:30 pm
Price: $30
On sale now

Jason Aldean with special guest Luke Bryan
Sun., Aug. 5
Time: 7:30 pm
Price: $25, $45, $60
On sale Friday, March 30 at 10 am