Columbus Concert Festival Nabs Big Boys: Rascal Flatts & Alabama

The Ohio State Fair announced its 12-day concert series and the bands that will headline the #superfestival. How about Rascal Flatts? Oh yeah, those leather clad janglers purveying their own smooth groovin’ southern rock. Is that not enough? What about bluegrass legends Alabama with their Mick Foley look alike singer and legendary ballads such as:

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But the biggest get is actually the Kidz Bop Kids — who by now are probably pushing 50.

Below is the list of each act, when they’re scheduled, ticket prices, and when ticket sales begin.

Wednesday, July 26, 7 pm – Hometown Sounds featuring McGuffey Lane and Ohio-born musician; Free, no tickets needed
Thursday, July 27, 6:30 pm – The KIDZ BOP Kids: Best Time Ever Tour, (Tickets: $15; Sale starts March 24, 10 am)
Friday, July 28, 7:30 pm – BWB Jazz Jam starring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown (Tickets: $25; Sale starts March 10, 10 am)
Saturday, July 29, 7 pm – Alabama (Tickets: $55/$40; Sale starts 24, 10 am)
Sunday, July 30, 1 pm – All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir Concert; Free, no tickets needed
Sunday, July 30, 7:30 pm – Gabriel Iglesias FluffyMania: 20 Years of Comedy Tour (Tickets: $35/$25; Sale starts April 21, 10 am)
Monday, July 31, 7 pm – for KING & COUNTRY with special guest Zach Williams Mon., July 31 (Tickets: $30/$20; Sale starts March 10, 10 am)
Tuesday, August 1, 1 pm – The Carpenters Tribute featuring Michelle Whited; Free, No tickets needed
Tuesday, August 1, 7:30 pm – Cole Swindell (Tickets: $37/$27; Sale starts March 24, 10 am)
Wednesday, August 2, 7 pm – George Thorogood and The Destroyers / 38 Special (Tickets: $32/$25; Sale starts March 10, 10 am)
Thursday, August 3, 7 pm – Rascal Flatts: Rhythm & Roots Tour; (Tickets: $85/$65/$45; Sale starts: March 10, 10 am)
Friday, August 4, 7:30 pm – Joe with special guests Ro James and Kevin Ross (Tickets: $25; Sale starts: March 24, 10 am)
Saturday, August 5, 7 pm – Pentatonix (Tickets: $55/$40; Sale starts: March 24, 10 am)
Sunday, August 6, 2 pm – Sale of Champions Livestock Auction – 50th Anniversary; Free, no tickets needed

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