2011 NC State Fair lineup: Tift Merritt, Dionne Warwick & more

As summer rolls on, it's time to start thinking ahead to the fall, which means the 2011 North Carolina State Fair. The lineup of the concert series in Dorton Arena has been announced, and features some typical fare as well as a few nice surprises.

Former Raleigh resident and gifted singer-songwriter Tift Merritt will play October 16, country legend George Jones will play October 18, R&B hitmaker Dionne Warwick will play October 20 and 1970s rock band Kansas will play October 22.

There is still one question mark on the October 15 show, but you can check out the rest of the schedule below including ticket prices, ranging from $5 to $15. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 1 via etix.

2011 NC State Fair lineup
10.13.11 - Craig Campbell - $5
10.14.11 - Skillet - $15
10.15.11 - Easton Corbin $10
[10.15.11 - Keith Anderson & Brian McComas $5]
10.16.11 - Tift Merritt - $5
10.17.11 - Steel Magnolia - $5
10.18.11 - George Jones - $10
10.19.11 - David Nail - $5
10.20.11 - Dionne Warwick - $10
10.21.11 - Newsboys - $10
10.22.11 - Kansas - $15
10.23.11 - Kellie Pickler - $15