
Hailey Whitters, Hairball, and More — Free Iowa State Fair Shows
We already know all of the Grandstand Acts for the 2021 Iowa State Fair, but what about all of the other stages?
According to the Des Moines Register, last month the Iowa State Fair announced all of the artists that will be playing the free stages at this summer's fair. That includes the Susan Knapp Amphitheatre, the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, the MidAmerican Energy Stage, and the Fun Forest Stage.
There are plenty of familiar names playing the free stages, especially if you're a fan of country music! Iowa-native Hailey Whitters is set to perform, as well as Niko Moon, Blanco Brown, and the season 17 winner of 'The Voice' Jake Hoot. Other notable acts from other genres include the popular classic rock cover band Hairball, late 90s alternative band LIT, 80s group Skid Row, and "I Wanna Sex You Up" singers Color Me Badd. Here's a look at some of the schedule:
Hailey Whitters
Shueyville, Iowa Native Hailey Whitters will play the Susan Knapp Amphitheatre on Wednesday, August 18th at 8 p.m.
Blanco Brown
New country artist Blanco Brown will play the Susan Knapp Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 19th at 8 p.m.
Hairball
80s rock tribute band Hairball will play the Susan Knapp Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 15th at 8:30 p.m.
Skid Row
80s rock band Skid Row will play the MidAmerican Energy Stage on Sunday, August 15th at 7 p.m.
Color Me Badd
R&B group Color Me Badd will play the MidAmerican Energy Stage on Wednesday, August 18th at 8 p.m.
Jake Hoot
Season 17 winner of 'The Voice' Jake Hoot will play the Anne and Bill Riley Stage on Saturday, August 21st at 7 p.m.
Niko Moon
New country artist Niko Moon will play the Susan Knapp Amphitheater on Thursday, August 12th at 8 p.m.
Check out the full schedule of acts for all the free stages at the Iowa State Fair HERE.
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