Nebraska State Fair announces 2019 concert lineup

GRAND ISLAND, NE—As part of State Fair Announce Week, the Nebraska State Fair
named the 2019 concert lineup and revealed a new ticket option for State Fair concerts.
Artists will be “bundled” by genre under one ticket price which includes gate admission,
allowing concert-goers to save big.

“This new ticket format, combined with the largest all-star lineup in decades, is sure to be a State Fair experience no one will forget,” said Lori Cox, State Fair Executive Director. 

The lineup schedule is as follows:

Theory of a Deadman ………………………………………………Tuesday, Aug. 27
Bad Wolves ……………………………………………………….. Wednesday, Aug. 28
Halestorm………………………………………………………………. Saturday, Aug. 31

Hot Country bundle presented by Froggy 98
Brett Eldredge………………………………………………………… Saturday, Aug. 24
Maren Morris ………………………………………………………………Friday, Aug. 30
Little Big Town ……………………………………………………………. Sunday, Sep. 1

General admission bundles are $79 and include gate admission ($12 value). That
means each concert ticket is just $26, offering fans a 60 percent savings compared to past
concert prices. A limited number of single tickets will be sold later this spring for $48 each
and will also include gate admission. All seats are first come, first served.

Pit pass bundles are available for $129 and include gate admission. These tickets offer
fans a standing-room-only experience at the front of the stage. Single ticket pit passes are not
available for purchase. For all bundles, fans will receive three tickets for the concerts and
three separate tickets for gate admission.

“In my career working in the fair industry, I’ve never seen something as revolutionary
as this,” said Chelsey Jungck, chief of entertainment for the State Fair. “You can split your
tickets up among friends if you can’t attend all three shows. We hope people will find the
magic in the bundle!”

Bundles go on sale Friday, January 25 at 10 a.m. at the new State Fair box office,
located on the first floor of the Nebraska Building on the fairgrounds. Hours of operation
will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Tickets for all shows can also be purchased at
etix.com and statefair.org. All concerts will be held indoors at the Heartland Event Center on
the fairgrounds. Concerts will start at 8 p.m.

“We focused on bringing a variety of artists based on what Nebraskans want to see,”
Cox said. “Our experience is unlike any other concert plan you’ll make this year. You can see
your favorite artist, fill yourself on once-a-year fair food and put your kids on the biggest
carnival in Nebraska. And let’s not forget, we have the finest exhibition facilities in the
country. The 150th birthday of Nebraska State Fair is a great excuse to come experience all
you’ve been missing!”

Nebraska State Fair expects 13 artists in 11 days. Specialty concerts will be announced
at a later date. The full lineup in sequential order is below:

Brett Eldredge, Hot Country ………………………………….. Saturday, Aug. 24
Whiskey Myers with special guest Reckless Kelly…… Monday, Aug. 26
Theory of a Deadman, Rock …………………………………….Tuesday, Aug. 27
Bad Wolves, Rock………………………………………………. Wednesday, Aug. 28
To be announced, Christian……………………………………Thursday, Aug. 29
Maren Morris, Hot Country ………………………………………..Friday, Aug. 30
Halestorm, Rock…………………………………………………….. Saturday, Aug. 31
Little Big Town, Hot Country ……………………………………… Sunday, Sep. 1
To Be Announced, Labor Day……………………………………..Monday, Sep. 2

The 2019 Nebraska State Fair is August 23rd through September 2nd in Grand Island.

For more information visit statefair.org.