The Avett Brothers fill out State Fair lineup

The Avett Brothers

The Avett Brothers

ST. PAUL — The final evening of entertainment has been confirmed for the 2015 Grandstand Concert Series at the Minnesota State Fair.

The Current’s Music On-A-Stick featuring The Avett Brothers with special guest Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5. Tickets are $45 and $35. All seating is reserved. Tickets are currently on sale through etix.com or by calling 1-800-514-3849. Tickets can also be purchased at the State Fairgrounds

The Minnesota State Fair attracts 1.8 million visitors annually. The 2015 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7.

 The complete 2015 Grandstand Concert Series lineup

Aug. 27: Def Leppard with special guests Styx and Tesla (VIP Package tickets are available)

Aug. 28: Keith Urban Raise ‘Em Up Tour 2015 with special guest Kelsea Ballerini (Very limited seating available)

Aug. 29: Carrie Underwood with special guest Native Run (No tickets currently available)

Aug. 30: Alan Jackson with special guest Brandy Clark

Aug. 31: Happy Together Tour 2015

Sept. 1: Meghan Trainor with special guests Olivia Somerlyn and Who Is Fancy

Sept. 2: Patti LaBelle with special guest the Commodores

Sept. 3: Lynyrd Skynyrd with special guest Collective Soul

Sept. 4: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

Sept. 5: The Avett Brothers with special guest Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Sept. 6: Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals (Free, no Grandstand ticket required)

Sept. 7: Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson with special guest Sturgill Simpson

Visit mnstatefair.org for current ticket availability.

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