The Kansas State Fair announced it has added Bridgit Mendler, Theory of a Deadman and Lynyrd Skynyrd to the 2013 U.S. Cellular Grandstand lineup. In addition, JT Hodges has been added as an opening act for Toby Keith on Sunday, Sept. 15 while Mockingbird Sun will open for Eli Young Band on Sunday, Sept. 8.

The Demolition Derby (Monday, Sept. 9) and Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull (Wednesday, Sept. 11) will also return this year for high-action entertainment on the fairgrounds. This year’s fair will run Sept. 6-15. 

U.S. Cellular Grandstand concert tickets will go on sale May 11 at 8 a.m. and may be purchased at the Kansas State Fair ticket office, by calling 1-800-362-3247 or at www.kansasstatefair.tix.com. Unless otherwise noted, grandstand tickets include gate admission when purchased through Aug. 24. For most concerts, the 2013 Kansas State Fair will feature a premium seating area of approximately 160 seats. 

Members of the Fair Fan Club get the first chance at the best tickets for U.S. Cellular Grandstand concerts. Club members earn the right to purchase up to two tickets to all grandstand shows prior to the general public on-sale. Premier, reserved seating applies, as well as other benefits. Membership dues to the Fair Fan Club are $100 for the current year’s grandstand concerts year and memberships are available now. Tickets will go on sale for Fair Fan Club members beginning at 8 a.m. on April 15. For more information on joining the club, visit www.kansasstatefair.com.