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Band to perform at Iowa State Fair Grandstand for first time in over 30 years

Band to perform at Iowa State Fair Grandstand for first time in over 30 years
WELL, EIGHTIES BOY BAND NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK WILL BE RETURNING TO THE IOWA STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND THIS SUMMER. THE FAIR ANNOUNCED THE GROUP WILL PERFORM SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH. TICKETS FOR THE SHOW. ARE 45 TO $95 AND GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY MORNING AT 10:00. NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK WERE LAST AT THE STATE FAIR IN 1989. BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE. THEY PERFORMED WITH EIGHTIES POP STAR TIFFANY A LITTL
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Band to perform at Iowa State Fair Grandstand for first time in over 30 years
The Iowa State Fair has announced another Grandstand act.New Kids On The Block will take the Kum & Go stage on Aug. 12. The pop band last performed at the fair with Tiffany for a sold out show on the Grandstand in 1989. They are known for hits like “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)” and “Step By Step.” New Kids On The Block have sold more than 80 million albums worldwide.Tickets go on sale March 24.The 2023 Iowa State Fair runs 11 days, Aug. 10-20.Other acts scheduled for the 2023 State Fair Grandstand:Thursday, Aug. 10: For King & Country with special guest We the KingdomFriday, Aug. 11: Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line with ParmaleeSunday, Aug. 13: Eric Church with special guest Jackson DeanWednesday, Aug. 16: Lindsey Stirling with special guest Walk Off the EarthThursday, Aug. 17: Maren Morris with special guest Lindsay EllSaturday, Aug. 19: The Chicks with special guest Ben HarperCheck out our full list of concerts coming to the metro this year.

The Iowa State Fair has announced another Grandstand act.

New Kids On The Block will take the Kum & Go stage on Aug. 12.

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The pop band last performed at the fair with Tiffany for a sold out show on the Grandstand in 1989. They are known for hits like “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)” and “Step By Step.”

New Kids On The Block have sold more than 80 million albums worldwide.

Tickets go on sale March 24.

The 2023 Iowa State Fair runs 11 days, Aug. 10-20.

Other acts scheduled for the 2023 State Fair Grandstand:

  • Thursday, Aug. 10: For King & Country with special guest We the Kingdom
  • Friday, Aug. 11: Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line with Parmalee
  • Sunday, Aug. 13: Eric Church with special guest Jackson Dean
  • Wednesday, Aug. 16: Lindsey Stirling with special guest Walk Off the Earth
  • Thursday, Aug. 17: Maren Morris with special guest Lindsay Ell
  • Saturday, Aug. 19: The Chicks with special guest Ben Harper

Check out our full list of concerts coming to the metro this year.