Don't miss these 10 free concerts at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair
Music fans won't find a bargain much better than this one. Thanks to the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, this month you can enjoy 10 nights of free rock and roll, country, hip hop, heavy metal, Christian and R&B, with the price of admission to the 2023 Kentucky State Fair.
Country artists Chris Janson, Eddie Montgomery, The Oak Ridge Boys, Larry Fleet and Warren Zeiders are among the headliners performing during the annual 11-day event held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane.
Other free concerts include Vince Neil, Morris Day and the Time, Foghat, Casting Crowns and The Happy Together Tour.
Here is the lineup and information you'll want to know to plan your Kentucky State Fair free concert experience.
What are the free concerts at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair?
All concerts begin at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and take place in Lot L adjacent to Kentucky Kingdom and Broadbent Arena.
Here is the 2023 Texas Roadhouse Concert Series lineup:
Thursday, Aug. 17: Chris Janson with special guest Alex Miller
Friday, Aug. 18: Morris Day and the Time with special guest Tag Team
Saturday, Aug. 19: Foghat with special guest The Kentucky Headhunters
Sunday, Aug. 20: The Oak Ridge Boys with special guest T.G. Sheppard
Monday, Aug. 21: Casting Crowns
Tuesday, Aug. 22: Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV, and The Cowsills
Wednesday, Aug. 23: Larry Fleet with special guest Tyler Rich
Thursday, Aug. 24:Vince Neil the Legendary Voice with special guest Autograph
Friday, Aug. 25: Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry with special guest Lonestar
Saturday, Aug. 26: Warren Zeiders with special guest JD Shelburne
When is the Kentucky State Fair?
The Kentucky State Fair runs for 11 days this year from Aug.17-27.
Where is the Kentucky State Fair?
The 2023 Kentucky State Fair is held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville.
What are the hours for the Kentucky State Fair?
Outside:
Thursday, Aug 17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Aug 18 to Sunday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 21 to Thursday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to10 p.m.
Inside:
Thursday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 21 to Thursday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug 26 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission to the fair and sale of all unlimited ride wristbands ends one hour before posted outside closing time. Fairgoers under 18 years old entering after 6 p.m. must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21 years of age or older. Proof of age is required. IDs will be verified at the gate.
Where do I park for the Kentucky State Fair?
Parking for the Kentucky State Fair will be in Parking Lot A at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
How much are tickets to the Kentucky State Fair?
Early bird admission tickets for the Kentucky State Fair, which include parking, are on sale now through Aug. 4 for $9 online, at participating Kroger stores, and at the Kentucky Exposition Center box office.
Tickets that include parking increase to $10 on Aug. 5. Tickets purchased during the fair are $10 for admission and $10 for parking.
Visit kystatefair.org/tickets for details.
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Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Texas Roadhouse Concert Series: free 2023 Kentucky State Fair concerts
