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Published on July 01, 2024
Arizona State Fair to Celebrate 140th Anniversary with Nostalgic Concert Series Featuring Vanilla Ice, The All-American Rejects, and Big Time RushSource: Google Street View

The Arizona State Fair is set to celebrate a big anniversary this year with a concert series that taps into the nostalgic heartstrings of music lovers. Celebrating 140 years, the fair is bringing a mix of throwback hits and contemporary beats to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum stage. The 'Coliseum Concert Series,' supported by the Arizona Lottery, will feature performances from The All-American Rejects, Vanilla Ice, along with a dash of '90s flavor via Rob Base and Montell Jordan, and the pop sensations, Big Time Rush.

Mark your calendars for October 12 at 7 p.m., as The All-American Rejects are scheduled to take you back to their alt-rock roots, according to ABC15. After grabbing an ice cream cone or two and taking a spin on the Ferris wheel, fans can enjoy the tunes without any opening acts this year, fine-tuning their focus on the main show.

Vanilla Ice, famous for hits like "Ice Ice Baby," will take the stage with Rob Base and Montell Jordan on October 18 at 7 p.m. This trip down memory lane is a part of the "I Love the 90s Tour," as reported by 12News. Bringing their classic jams, they'll ensure the night is filled with some old-school flair.

The series of concerts will come to an end with Big Time Rush bringing their upbeat pop anthems to the fair on October 25 at 7 p.m., signaling a finale that's sure to bring out the teen spirit in attendees of all ages. The fair has arranged for all concertgoers, each seat reserved and inclusive of Fair admission, a straightforward skip the box office can enjoy, with ticket prices starting at just $25.

Tickets for the nostalgia-infused event go on sale to the general public on July 12 at 10 a.m., but those eager beavers can get early access by signing up for the 'Exclusive fair fandom presale' starting July 11. For more information on how to secure your spot at these much-anticipated concerts, visit Fair's official website. Additionally, fans looking to relive memorable 12News moments or catch current events can stream content through the free 12News+ app, now available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.