Here are the big-name concerts coming to the 2025 Washington State Fair in Puyallup
Meghan Trainor is coming to the Washington State Fair this September, the latest announcement in a string of big names set to hit the stage.
The fair said in a press release Monday that Trainor — most famous for her 2014 hit 'All About that Bass' – will perform at the Washington State Fair Event Center on Aug. 31 as part of the 2025 Umpqua Bank Concert series. She plays pop and R&B music.
Other major artists set to come to the fair so far are Ludacris (Sept. 13), T-Pain (Sept. 19), Toto (Aug. 29), Darius Rucker (Sept. 21), Riley Green (Aug. 30) and more.
Ludacris plays rap music, including his hits 'Stand Up' and 'Money Maker.' Rapper T-Pain is also expected to perform at the fair this year as well as the rock band Toto, most known for their smash hit 'Africa.' Rucker is a country music star who used to be the frontman for the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. 'There Was This Girl,' and 'I Wish Grandpas Never Died' are some of Green's well-known country songs. The full lineup can be found here.
Eleven acts have been announced so far from Aug. 29 to Sept. 21. Prices vary and some tickets also include admission to the fair. Trainor's tickets cost between $65 and $145.
Tickets are on sale for all artists in the lineup so far except for Trainor. Tickets for Trainor's show will be available to the general public on April 2 at 10 a.m.
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