N.C. State Fair announces 2012 concert lineup

Temperatures in the Triangle may be soaring, but thankfully, fall will be here before we know it, along with the N.C. State Fair.

Organizers announced the fair's 11-night concert series today, highlighted with a two-night stand from Garner's Scotty McCreery and, as usual, relying heavily on country music. One performance of note is on opening night, Thursday, Oct. 11. Dubbed the Varsity Vocal Showcase, a cappella groups from N.C. State, UNC Chapel Hill and Duke will take the stage. Performers also include Matthew West and Sanctus Real, Jake Owen, Hot Chelle Rae, Jason Michael Carroll, Brian McKnight, Michael W. Smith, Billy Currington, and Corey Smith.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 1 via ncstatefair.org.

Click through for the complete lineup, prices, and the formal annoucement video from the N.C. State Fair intern, Honey Bee.


10.11.12 - Varsity Vocal Showcase - $10
10.12.12 - Matthew West and Sanctus Real - $10
10.13.12 - Jake Owen - $10
10.14.12 - Hot Chelle Rae - $15
10.15.12 - Scotty McCreery - $25 (sold out)
10.16.12 - Scotty McCreery - $25
10.17.12 - Jason Michael Carroll - $5
10.18.12 - Brian McKnight - $15
10.19.12 - Michael W. Smith - $10
10.20.12 - Billy Currington - $20
10.21.12 - Corey Smith - $10