Canfield, OH: The Canfield Fair Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Grandstand entertainment schedule for the 179th Canfield Fair. Along with fan favorites such as the Demolition Derby and the Championship Truck and Tractor Pull, Brad Paisely and Lynyrd Skynyrd will close out the Fair on Sunday and Monday nights, respectively.
“24 years ago, in 2001, Brad Paisley, with just a 2-year-old record contract played the Canfield Fair on a portable stage in front of a blue tarp. I can guarantee you that is not the same experience our Fairgoers will experience this year,” says Dave Mannion, Canfield Fair Board President.
Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists. Over the past 20 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, among many others. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 24 No. 1 hits, and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The 2010 CMA Entertainer of the Year’s past works have amassed over 3.9 billion on-demand streams.
Practically needing no introduction, Lynyrd Skynyrd is the definitive Southern Rock band. They have been performing since the late 60’s and are one of the most prolific American rock bands of all time. Through triumph and tragedy, the Van Zant brothers have kept the band going. With classic hits such as Free Bird, Simple Man, Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Two Steps, their catalog is a list of songs you grew up singing to in the car. The band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and included on Rolling Stones list of Top 100 bands of all time.
“Although JAC Live has worked across the country, the Canfield Fair is special to us and provides a feeling that goes unmatched. This is the place where we first saw the concerts that fueled our desire to go into the entertainment business. So, working with the Fair Board to bring legendary performers Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Grandstand along with their energy and excitement is incredible,” says Ken Bigley COO of JAC Live.
Pre-sale tickets for both Brad Paisely and Lynyrd Skynyrd will go on sale ONLY at Ticketmaster.com at 10am on Thursday, April 17th. The pre-sale runs through 10pm on Thursday, April 17th. The password for both pre-sale tickets is ROOSTER.
Tickets for both shows officially go on sale at 10am on Friday, April 18th (no password required at that time.) Tickets will ONLY be available at Ticketmaster.com. No tickets will be sold at the Canfield Fair Box Office until later this summer. Tickets for Brad Paisley range from $39.50 to $125.00 (plus applicable fees) and tickets for Lynyrd Skynyrd range from $50.50 – $126.00 (plus applicable fees)
Tickets for all other grandstand attractions such as the Demolition Derby and the Canfield Fair Championship Truck and Tractor Pull will go on sale later this summer. Please follow the Canfield Fair on social media or visit www.canfieldfair.com for up-to-date ticket and event information.
The Canfield Fair is the largest county fair in the state of Ohio and is celebrating its 179th year in 2025. Revered locally as the official end of summer the Canfield Fair runs each year for 6 days, ending on Labor Day. For more information on the Canfield Fair or the Canfield Fairgrounds please visit canfieldfair.com
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