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Ice Cube’s return rounds out 2024 Ohio State Fair concert schedule

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Fair concert schedule is complete with a world famous rapper returning to Columbus.

Rap icon Ice Cube, who performed at the 2022 Ohio State Fair, is returning as he headlines the final announcement of concerts. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will take place from July 24 to Aug. 4 with Ice Cube scheduled to perform on July 30 at 7 p.m.


Three more concerts were announced Tuesday as well. The All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir is set for an afternoon performance on July 28. Eagles tribute band Hotel California will perform on July 30 in the afternoon before Ice Cube. The final concert of this year’s fair will be country singer Jamey Johnson with special guest Southhall on Aug. 3.

The fair’s final show will once again be the champions livestock auction, which will take place on Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets for the remaining concerts will go on sale on Friday with prices varying for each show. Each concert ticket includes admission to the fair. Follow this link for ticket information. All concerts will take place at the Celeste Center.

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Ohio State Fair concert schedule