Thursday, August 21: Alaska Rocks! Featuring the Sanders Band and Joey Fender & the 55’s
For more than 50 years, two generations of the Sanders Family have entertained Alaskans with their trademark harmonies and acoustic sounds. Following the family band’s performance, Joey Fender and the 55’s will heat up the stage with a high-energy, sweat-drenched performance of original blues, rock-a-billy and old-school sound. The Sanders Band performs at 7 p.m. and Joey Fender takes the stage at 8 p.m. Performance is free with Fair admission. more >

Friday, August 22: Mayday Parade
Presented by KZND 94.7 “The End”
Fresh off the “Vans Warped Tour,” Mayday Parade brings their “hard-hitting guitars,” “vocals dripping with desperation” and “fiery pop” sound to the Fair. This Florida-based, pop-punk band was recently described by Rolling Stone™ as one of “five bands that broke out” at the Bamboozle 2008 festival. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 general admission and $39.50 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >

Saturday, August 23: Tracy Lawrence
Presented by Miller Genuine Draft/Odom Corporation and KBEAR 104.1 FM
With multi-platinum album sales, honors such as the 2007 Country Music Academy “Vocal Event of the Year,” and 17 number one singles, including “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” Tracy Lawrence has earned a place as one of his genration's most important country artists. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission and $45 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission.more >

Sunday, August 24: Kansas
Presented by KBFX 100.5 FM
Kansas, once a “garage band” from Topeka, became one of the leading rock groups of the 1970s and 1980s, penning and performing some of rock’s most recognizable songs, such as “Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 general admission and $39.50 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >

Monday, August 25: Emerson Drive
Presented by KBEAR 104.1 FM
What began as a stroll across the stage at a high school talent contest became Emerson Drive, a hot, young, country band busy making hits, like the number one single “Moments,” and raking in honors, including two nominations for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. This popular band sold out their show at last year’s Tanana Valley State Fair! Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $19.50 general admission and $29.50 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >

Tuesday, August 26: Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
Presented by Alaskan Brewing Company, KNBA 90.3 FM and Whistling Swan Productions
With his stirring, mournful voice and raw, powerful style, Grammy award-winner Ralph Stanley is the patriarch of traditional bluegrass music. The 81-year-old has performed professionally since 1946, when he formed the band Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys, which has become one of the most celebrated bluegrass groups in the world. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 general admission and $39.50 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >

Wednesday, August 27: Terry Fator
It’s hard to tell what’s more impressive – that ventriloquist, singer and celebrity impressionist Terry Fator sounds exactly like Natalie Cole and James Blunt, or that it looks like his puppets are doing the singing! With skills like this, it’s no wonder Fator took home the million dollar prize in NBC’s 2007 show, “America’s Got Talent,” and is currently headlining at the Las Vegas Hilton. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission and $60 for reserved seating.When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >

Thursday, August 28: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees
Presented by KOOL 97.3 FM
Actor, director, producer and performer Micky Dolenz established himself as an entertainer at age 10, but his ticket to stardom was his leading role in the 1960s pop-culture phenomenon, The Monkees. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $19.50 general admission and $29.50 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >

Friday, August 29: Sean Kingston
Presented by KGOT 101.3 FM
Hot young, hip-hop artist Sean Kingston introduces a refreshing new genre that combines rap, reggae, pop, doo-wop and remarkable songwriting. After launching his career with the single “Beautiful Girls” in 2007, the 18-year-old has sold more than three million digital singles and seen his debut album certified gold. Performances at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 general admission and $39.50 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >
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Saturday, August 30: Charlie Daniels Band
Presented by Budweiser and KBEAR 104.1 FM
A mix of rock, country, bluegrass, blues and gospel, the Charlie Daniels Band simply labels their sound “CDB music.” From their gold, platinum and triple platinum albums come hits like “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “In America” and “Long Haired Country Boy.” Buy your tickets early – this show sold out at the 2007 Fair! Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 general admission and $38 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission.more >

Sunday, August 31: Gin Blossoms and The Rembrandts
Presented by Mix 103.1 FM
The 1990s rock band Gin Blossoms made a name for themselves with hits such as “Til I Hear it From You,” “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down,” while audiences will remember The Rembrandts duo for “I’ll Be There For You,” the theme song to NBC’s TV show “Friends.” Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 general admission and $39.50 for reserved seating. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >

Monday, September 1: Hobo Jim and His Nashville All-Star BandPresented by the Mattei Companies, LLC.
In this special concert, legends of Nashville join Alaska’s state balladeer for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Accompanying Alaska musical legend and state balladeer Hobo Jim on stage will be Grammy award-nominated Ilya Toshinsky, New Grass Revival’s Pat Flynn and John Cowan, Asylum recording artist Jamie Hartford, Leann Rimes’ drummer Bryan Pruitt, and Arista recording artist Shawn Camp. Local favorites Doc Schultz and Matt Hammer open the show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission. When purchased prior to the day of the concert, includes Fair admission. more >