State Fair officials announced on Friday the first two acts scheduled for the event. The fair will be held July 19-27, 2024.

“We are thrilled to share this early sneak peek with our attendees. The Turnpike Troubadours and the sensational Lainey Wilson promise an unforgettable experience,” said NDSF’s General Manager Craig Rudland.

Wilson will perform on Saturday, July 27, 2024. As the 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year winner, Wilson’s music blends traditional country with a modern yet retro flare. She has had six No.1 songs in the past two years.

The Turnpike Troubadours from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, will take the stage on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Known for their Red Dirt music, after a three-year hiatus, the band returned to performing with their sixth studio album, “A Cat in the Rain,” produced by three-time Grammy winner Shooter Jennings.

Wilson and the Turnpike Troubadours will perform as part of the Grandstand Showpass.