Iowa State Fair makes preliminary Grandstand announcements (Photos)

Officials from the Iowa State Fair have announced some of the musical acts that will be performing at the Grandstand during the 2013 Iowa State Fair. The remaining Grandstand acts will be announced at a later date. Performers wishing to snag a spot on the free stages have until April 1 to apply online. Tickets for the Grandstand performances will go on sale in April through Ticketmaster. Walk-up tickets may be purchased at the Iowa State Fair ticket office starting on July 8 for any tickets remaining at that time.

Here is a look at the acts that have been announced to date:

Thursday, August 8
Casting Crowns with Jeremy Camp (Contemporary Christian Music)

Friday, August 9
The Happy Together Tour 2013: The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, Chuck Negron of 3 Dog Night, Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & The Raiders, and Gary Lewis & the Playboys (Classic Rock/Oldies)

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Sunday, August 11
Dierks Bentley with Justin Moore (Country Music)

Tuesday, August 13
Victoria Justice (Pop Music)

Thursday, August 15
Toby Keith with Kip Moore (Country Music)

Friday, August 16
Train with Matt Nathanson (Pop/Rock)
[Check out Matt Nathanson's "Come on Get Higher" video below.]

Sunday, August 18
Alan Jackson with Gary Allan (Country Music)

For more information on the Iowa State Fair, go to their website.

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