Hairball to perform at Sioux Empire Fair
Ark Academy taking over last Apple Tree center
The band joins the fair's lineup with Tesla and Kip Moore for the main stage. Hairball is free with paid fair admission. Pit passes are available for purchase.
The Sioux Empire Fair is August 1-9.
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