Grandstand 2026

Grandstand

Coming to the main stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Fair sell tickets to the concerts?

Yes, while general admission to concerts is still free with Fair admission, reserved seating and boxes will be for purchase. Box seats must be purchased as packages that come with 4 Fair admission tickets and 4 box seats. Reserved seats come with 1 Fair admission ticket and 1 reserved seat in the Grandstand bleachers. VIP Pit Tickets come with 1 Fair admission ticket and 1 VIP Pit pass. View Grandstand Concert Seating Map

I am disabled, and I would like to attend the concert. Is there handicap seating?

Yes. Please head straight to the VIP gate located at the Grandstands and let our staff know that you are in need of handicap seating. Each individual in need of handicap seating will be led to appropriate seating along with one additional guest. Handicap seating does not require a reserved seating ticket, only the purchase of a fair admission ticket.

What time do the gates open?

The Fair opens at 12 PM on weekdays and 11 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. The Grandstand gates open at 6:30 PM, concerts start at 8:00 PM. Free seats and standing room are first come, first serve.

Are there any meet and greet experiences?

This is up to the discretion of each entertainer. Please visit the entertainer’s website for additional information.

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Does the Fair sell tickets to the concerts?

Yes, while General Admission to concerts is still free with Fair Admission, Reserved Grandstand seats, Reserved Club seats, standing tickets in the Fan Zone, and four-person Reserved Loges are available for purchase. Loge seats must be purchased as packages that come with 4 Fair Admission tickets and 4 Loge seats. Reserved Grandstand seats and Reserved Club seats include 1 Fair Admission ticket and 1 reserved seat. Fan Zone Tickets include 1 Fair Admission ticket and 1 Fan Zone pass. View Grandstand Concert Seating Map

I have a disability. How do I access accessible seating?

Head to the VIP gate at the Grandstand and let our staff know you need accessible seating. Each guest requiring accessible seating may be accompanied by one additional guest. A reserved ticket is not required — just a Fair Admission ticket.

What time do the gates open?

The Fair opens at 12 PM on weekdays and 11 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. The Grandstand gates open at 6:00 PM, concerts start at 7:30 PM. Free GA Grandstand seats and the GA Pit are first come, first serve.

Can I buy tickets onsite at the Fair?

Yes! Fair Admission tickets are available at the gate on any day of the Fair and grant you free GA access to the Grandstand concert of that day. However, Reserved Concert Tickets are only available for advance purchase and cannot be bought at the gate.