The Marion County Fair has announced the musical entertainment for the 2026 concert.

This year’s headliner presented by IA Lottery will be country music star Gabby Barrett, who will be joined by special guest Logan Crosby. Barrett rose to fame in 2017 after finishing third on the 16th season of American Idol and her debut single “I Hope” became a number three hit on the Billboard Top 100. The concert will be Friday, July 10th to kickoff the 2026 Marion County Fair with gates opening at 6:30 and the show starting at 8. Tickets are on sale now for $40 at the Knoxville Raceway ticket office.