LIST: Who is performing at the Tennessee Valley Fair in 2025?
The Tennessee Valley Fair is returning to Chilhowee Park for September 5-14. So far, only three concerts have been announced.
The latest concert announced was on June 3. Ole 60 will be performing with Rob Langdon on Monday, September 8 at 8 p.m. The newer country band features the sounds of a steel guitar and gritty storytelling that isn't 'your father's country music,' the Tennessee Valley Fair said.
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Tickets go on sale for the Ole 60 concert at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 6. The fair shared that tickets will cost between $41.30-$53.10 each.
On Thursday, September 11 it will be time to 'get low' as Flo Rida takes the stage at 8 p.m. The American rapper and singer-songwriter had a variety of radio hits between the late 2000s and 2010s.
'From 'My House' to 'Right Round'—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,' the Tennessee Valley Fair wrote on social media.
Tickets went on sale on May 23 and are priced between $64.90-$76.70. However, premium seating is available for $236.
The first concert that was announced for the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair was Styx, which will be performing at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 12. The American rock band had several hits in the 1970s and 80s, including 'The Best of Times,' 'Mr. Roboto,' and 'Too Much Time on My Hands.'
In addition to tickets that are on sale for $76.70-$88.50, Styx is also offering a VIP Package, that includes a premium reserved seat, a long-sleeve tour shirt, an enamel pin set, challenge coin, tote bag and more.
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For those who purchase tickets ahead of time, tickets will be available by email three days before each concert.
This year, tickets will once again include free admission to the fair, so ticketholders have the opportunity to enjoy all the aspects of the fair before attending the show. Admission to the fair is usually $12 for those over the age of 12, with admission for children aged 6-11 and seniors over the age of 65 being priced at $9. For children 5 years old and younger, admission to the fair is free.
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