Tickets for all this summer’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair Grandstand shows are currently available, with Friday, July 18’s opening show, Last Summer On Earth 2025 featuring Barenaked Ladies, pictured above, Sugar Ray and Fastball. Image by Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

News Release

ELKHART COUNTY — Tickets for all Elkhart County 4-H Fair Grandstand shows currently scheduled are available for purchase. Currently, five shows featuring eight acts are scheduled Friday, July 18-Tuesday, July 22.

For all events, the track standing area opens at approximately 6:45 p.m., grandstand seating opens at approximately 7 p.m. and the event begins at 8 p.m., with ticket prices from $15 to $220. Anyone over the age of 3 must have a ticket for track or grandstand seating, while those age 2 and under are allowed to sit on an adult’s lap. Fair-goers must be 12 years old or above to use track standing room.

Barenaked Ladies, Sugar Ray And Fastball

On the fair’s opening day Friday, July 18, 90s alternative rock bands Barenaked Ladies, Sugar Ray and Fastball will be performing.

Sugar Ray

Starting the evening, Barenaked Ladies are the performers of such hits as “If I Had $1,000,000,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” The group has had their own Ben & Jerry’s flavor, and even participated in a space-to-earth live musical collaboration with astronaut Chris Hadfield.

Continuing the show is Sugar Ray, Top Ten hitmakers and producers of songs such as “Fly,” “Someday,” and “Every Morning.”

Fastball

Rounding out the evening is Fastball, of “Out of My Head” and “The Way.” Alongside their old hits, Fastball will be playing material from their upcoming self-titled album.

Grandstand tickets for the event are $35, with track seats $45 and VIP options available.

The Silver VIP package is $130 and includes a premium seat in the first 10 rows, a VIP entrance and a Barenaked Ladies VIP merchandise package.

The Gold VIP Package is $220 and includes a premium seat in the first five rows, a Meet & Greet with Barenaked Ladies, preshow soundcheck viewing access, a commemorative VIP laminate, VIP entrance and merchandise. Gold package purchasers are advised to arrive as early as 2 p.m.

T.I. Harris

T.I

T.J. Harris, who will be performing Saturday, July 19, is notable for his 11 hit albums, three Grammy awards, and nine Billboard BET awards. He has featured in countless movies and television shows including “ATL,” “American Gangster,” and Marvel’s “Antman.”

He is also currently working on two albums, titled “Kiss The King” and “Kill The King”.

Harris’ concert is on Saturday, July 19. Tickets went on sale Friday, Jan 10.

Anne Wilson

Anne Wilson

Anne Wilson, who will be on stage Sunday. July 20, is a Christian country music artist. The Lexington, Ky. native, known for her transcendent vocals, recently released “REBEL,” fusing contemporary Christian music with the sound of country. The album follows her Grammy-nominated 2022 debut “My Jesus,” with the title track becoming a platinum-certified No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart.

Tickets are on sale now.

Nate Smith

Nate Smith

Since arriving onto the scene a few years ago, Nate Smith, who will perform at the grandson on Monday, July 21, has accumulated over 1.6 billion career streams.

He scored two No. 1 records (“Whiskey on You” and “World on Fire”), three Top 5, and received numerous nominations for best new artist from the ACM Awards, CMT Awards, iHeart Radio Awards and so many more.

Smith will perform with country singer Preston Cooper. Tickets are on sale now.

Skillet

Skillet

Skillet a rock ‘n’ roll band, will hit the grandstand on Tuesday, July 22. Selling 12 million albums worldwide to date, they’ve earned over a dozen RIAA certifications in recognition of gold, platinum, or multiplatinum status.

Tickets can be purchased online. Tickets purchased from other sites are not valid. For more information, call the Elkhart County Fair at (574)-533-3247, or email [email protected].