WHO:  Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich

WHAT: Two of country music’s fastest rising acts will kick off the impressive lineup of concerts at the 101st Kentucky State Fair. Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich will co-headline a show on the Fair’s opening night. Tickets for this concert go on sale May 21 at 10 a.m.

WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2005 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Freedom Hall – during the Kentucky State Fair

TICKETS: $41* (Reserved Seating)
*Includes admission to the Kentucky State Fair and $1 facility fee

Tickets available at the Freedom Hall Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at (502) 361-3100 or 1-800 487-1212, or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com using ticketFast.

For more information on other exciting Kentucky State Fair concerts and events, visit the official web site at www.kystatefair.org.

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