The 82nd Annual Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair will take place Thursday, September 18, through Sunday, September 28, at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.
Attracting nearly 300,000 people from throughout metro Atlanta, North Georgia and surrounding states, the Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair is the largest fair in metro Atlanta and the second largest in Georgia.
The Georgia Lottery Concert Series for the 2014 Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair, under the covered arena, announces their list of performers:
• Francesca Battistelli on Friday, September 19, at 8 p.m.; • Mark Wills on Saturday, September 20, at 8 p.m.;• Jo Dee Messina on Wednesday, September 24, at 8 p.m. •Travis Tritt on Thursday, September 25, at 8 p.m. • Kenny Rogers on Friday, September 26, at 8 p.m. • Craig Campbell on Saturday, September 27, at 8 p.m.
Six-time Dove Award Winner- including 2011 Artist of the Year- Francesca Battistelli, continues to grow, evolve and expand her fan base, including playing the Grand Ole Opry! Already a Christian music super star with hits like “I’m Letting Go,” and Grammy-nominated “Free to be Me,” Francessca is continuing her successful run with the release of her third album, “If We’re Honest,” featuring the Top-Five single, “Write Your Story.”
One of Georgia’s favorite sons, Mark Wills is a multiplatinum-selling country music star with eight top-10 hits to his name including “19 Something,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “Don’t Laugh at Me,” all of which received nominations for Single, Song and Video of the Year by the Country Music Association. Wills won the Academy of Country Music award for Top New Male Vocalist in 1998. In 2002, his single “19 Something,” spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 and was the most-played song of the year.
Another of Georgia’s favorite sons, Travis Tritt burst onto the country music scene in 1990 with his debut album, “Country Club.” His next eight albums and scores of hit singles led him to amass more than 25 million in career sales, two Grammy Awards and three CMA Awards. With songs like, “Here’s a Quarter,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “Help Me Held On,” “Anymore,” and “Can I Trust You with My Heart?” you will sing along all night.
Country Music legend, Kenny Rogers, is the eighth best-selling male artist of all time! Songs like “Lady,” “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” and “She Believes in Me” have helped Rogers sell more than 120 million records worldwide. This three-time Grammy Winner and 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee is a true living legend.
Craig Campbell is one of country music’s brightest rising stars. He became one of the most successful new artists of 2011 when his debut album was released and spawned the hits “Family Man,” “Fish,” and “When I Get It,” as well as the Top-10 hit “Outta My Head.” His most recent release “Keep the Kisses Coming,” is his highest charted song to date.
Advance tickets can be purchased for $5.00 for adults, and $11.00 for a book of 21 ride tickets – which is 50% off. There is a $1.00 fee for postage and handling.
Advanced tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Visit our website to order tickets by credit card at www.northgeorgiastatefair.com or send a check or money order to: North Georgia State Fair, P.O. Box 777, Kennesaw, GA 30156. Orders must be postmarked by Wednesday, September 10, 2014.