Another State Fair Act, Ticket Sales Date Announced

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Feb 22, 2012 at 12:41 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 22, 2012 at 4:59 PM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa - Big Time Rush has been added to the grandstand line-up for this year's Iowa State Fair. The group will perform Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.

Big Time Rush is well known for their hit TV show on Nickelodeon.

Tickets for all concerts and events go on sale April 14 at 10 a.m., online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.745.3000. To get tickets early, the fair said join its Fan Fair program.

Monday, the fair announced rising country music star Easton Corbin will open for The Band Perry on Aug. 14. A date when tickets will go on sale will be announced later this spring.

Last week, officials said Rascal Flatts will perform on Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. with Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge.

Christian singer TobyMac was announced before that. He will perform on Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. with guests Tenth Avenue North and Jamie Grace. Also on the list, the fair said Hank Williams, Jr. will take the stage on Aug. 17 at 8 p.m.

Williams is best known for his songs "A Country Boy Can Survive," "Dixie on My Mind" and "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight."

Look for more grandstand announcements here on KCCI.com as they are unveiled. This year's fair runs Aug. 9 through 19.

Grandstand Acts 2012:

Aug. 9: TobyMac
Aug. 10: Happy Together Tour
Aug. 11: TBA
Aug. 12: TBA
Aug. 13: TBA
Aug. 14: The Band Perry
Aug. 15: TBA
Aug. 16: Big Time Rush
Aug. 17: Hank Williams Jr.
Aug. 18: TBA
Aug. 19: Rascal Flatts

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