The second wave of the 17 days of Free Stage concerts for the the 2016 Indiana State Fair has been announced, which will take place August 5-21. Each night of the fair features a concert that is free with paid State Fair admission.
The second round of shows announced are:
- Neal McCoy, presented by HANK FM on Saturday, August 6
- Aaron Tippin, presented by WFMS on Monday, August 8
w/ special guest Hunter Smith Band - Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., presented by WFMS on Tuesday, August 9
- Maddie & Tae, presented by HANK FM on Tuesday, August 16
- Lauren Alaina presented by HANK FM on Wednesday, August 17
w/ special guest Clare Dunn
Additional Free Stage Shows will be announced soon.
State Fair tickets are available online now at a discounted rate of $8 plus transaction fees on the Indiana State Fair website. Tickets can also be purchased at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office during regular business hours at the discounted rate. Tickets purchased at the gate are $12.
Purchase of an Indiana State Fair ticket allows for general admission to the Free Stage concert seating area. No seats can be reserved unless otherwise specified. In response to customer demand and in an effort to improve the customer experience the Indiana State Fair will sell alcohol in a designated area at the Free Stage. For more information please visit www.indianastatefair.com.
Additional 2016 Indiana State Fair Free Stage concerts announced so far include:
- Happy Together Tour on Wednesday, August 10
starring: The Turtles feat. Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Cowsills & Mark Lindsay (former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders) and The Spencer Davis Group - 38 Special on Friday, August 12
- The Bacon Brothers on Saturday, August 13
- Blues Traveler on Monday, August 15
Additional Free Stage Shows will be announced soon.