The Mid-State Fair is here! See the concert lineup — and which still have tickets

The California Mid-State Fair returns to Paso Robles July 15-25 for its 80th anniversary, and organizers have stacked the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series with country heavyweights, a worship favorite and an outlaw legend.

Here’s a rundown of who’s playing the Chumash Grandstand Arena, which tickets are still available and what they cost:

• Chris Stapleton — July 14 (sold out — verified resale tickets available): The country star will headline the Fair’s first-ever pre-opening concert on the eve of opening day, joined by two-time Grammy winner Molly Tuttle. Fans without tickets can pay a $10 entry fee to listen from the fairgrounds.
• Old Dominion — July 15 (tickets available): The country band with nine No. 1 singles will headline the fair’s opening night at 7 p.m., with San Luis Obispo native Dasha and Central Valley singer Annie Bosko opening. Tickets are priced at $70, $80, $90, $110 and $120.
• Ice Cube with Warren G. — July 16 (tickets available): Ice Cube, a multi-hyphenate international music, film, and sports legend takes the stage with special guest Warren G., an iconic rapper, producer, entrepreneur, and cultural pioneer who’s helped define the G-funk sound and West Coast hip-hop. Tickets are priced at $50, $60, $70 and $100.
• Lainey Wilson — July 17 (sold out — verified resale tickets available): The Grammy-winning country singer will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. with opening act Colton Dawson.
• Eric Church — July 18 (tickets available): The 11-time Grammy nominee and four-time CMA winner will headline at 7:30 p.m. during the fair’s 80th anniversary. Tickets are priced at $60, $100, $140, $170 and $200.
• Phil Wickham — July 19 (tickets available): The Grammy-nominated modern worship artist will perform at 7:30 p.m. with special guest bodie opening the show. Tickets are priced at $45, $55, $75 and $105.
• MEGADEATH — July 20 (tickets available): The Grammy-nominated metal band, including Dave Mustaine , Teemu Mäntysaari, James LoMenzo and Dirk Verbeuren, take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range $50, $60, $70, $80 and $90.
• Howard Jones — July 21 (tickets available): The 10 million album-selling artist takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range $50 to $70.
• Willie Nelson & Family — July 22 (tickets available): The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and outlaw country icon will bring his seven-decade career to the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Tickets are priced at $50, $60, $80 and $100.
• Treaty Oak Revival — July 23 (tickets available): Blending Southern grit, punk energy and red-dirt storytelling, the five-piece band is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range $50, $75 and $100.
• An Evening of Music and Wine with Three Dog Night — July 24 (tickets available): An evening of music and wine offers a unique fair experience, blending live entertainment with the rich flavors of local wineries in a relaxed, open-air setting. Ticket prices range $40 to $70.

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