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Colorado State Fair kicks off next week – Here’s who’s playing this year

Aug 16, 2024, 5:27 PM | Updated: Aug 17, 2024, 6:33 am

The Colorado State Fair is back in Pueblo starting Aug. 23rd. If you love country music a trip to the Fair should be in your plans this year!

Shane Smith and the Saints, Scotty McCreery, Lonestar, The Commodores and The Spinners, Trace Adkins, Ludacris, and Banda El Recodo are among those set to perform at the 152nd fair this summer.

The 2024 Colorado State Fair opens Friday, Aug. 23, and continues through Monday, Sept. 2, in Pueblo.

Other scheduled events include a PRCA Rodeo, Ranch Rodeo, Monster Trucks and Demolition Derby.

Here’s the full concert lineup:

  • Friday, Aug. 23 – Shane Smith and the Saints
  • Saturday, Aug. 24 – Scotty McCreery
  • Sunday, Aug. 25 – Lonestar
  • Thursday, Aug. 29 – The Commodores and The Spinners
  • Friday, Aug. 30 – Trace Adkins, Cody Cozz
  • Saturday, Aug. 31 – Ludacris
  • Sunday, Sept. 1 – Banda El Recodo

Tickets for the Colorado State Fair concerts go on sale Friday, June 7, at ColoradoStateFair.com.

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