COLUMBUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)— Ohio State Fair officials have added two more concerts to the Ohio State Fair Concert and Event Series lineup.

Morris Day (Photo: Ohio State Fair)

Morris Day, with special guest The Gap Band, will perform at the WCOL Celeste Center on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Day, a co-founder of The Time, has been in the music industry since the 1970s and launched his acting career with a co-starring role in “Purple Rain” in 1984.

AJR
(Photo: Ohio State Fair)

AJR, a band composed of the three Met brothers, will make their debut at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, Aug. 1. Known for their energetic performances and multi-dimensional soundscapes, the trio promises a show full of theatrics and quality production.

Concert tickets purchased in advance include admission to the fair, allowing attendees to enjoy the fair’s food, rides, entertainment, agriculture, arts, and more before the shows. All concerts will be held in the indoor, air-conditioned WCOL Celeste Center. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair on the dates listed below.

KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour
(Photo: Ohio State Fair)

The latest additions to the 2025 Ohio State Fair Concert & Event Series are:

  • KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ($32). Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
  • Foreigner: Extended Farewell Tour: Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. ($72, $62). Tickets on sale now.
  • Morris Day with special guest The Gap Band: Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7 p.m. ($35, $25). Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
  • AJR: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ($78, $88). Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.

Additional concert announcements will be made on Feb. 25 and March 11.

Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair. Concert tickets purchased in advance include fair admission. Unless otherwise noted, there is a limit of eight tickets per person, per show on the first day of sale. Ticketmaster no longer offers retail outlets.

The Ohio Expo Center hosts the Ohio State Fair, which runs from July 23 to Aug. 3, 2025. The fair features big-name entertainment, educational activities, hundreds of exhibits, and one of the largest junior livestock shows in the nation. For more information, visit ohiostatefair.com or call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR.