Flo Rida to perform at Tennessee Valley Fair
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Another concert has been announced for the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair.
On Tuesday, the fair announced that Flo Rida will be performing at this year's upcoming fair on Thursday, September 11 at 8 p.m.
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'From 'My House' to 'Right Round'—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,' the Tennessee Valley Fair wrote on social media.
The American rapper and singer-songwriter is known for his breakout single 'Low' and had multiple radio hits between the late 2000s and 2010s. His latest album, 'My House' has seven tracks including the title track and 'I Don't Like It, I Love It' featuring Robin Thicke and Verdine White. Recently, he also released 'Bad Idea' featuring That Mexican OT in late April 2025.
Tickets to the concert go on sale on Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m., however, members of the Tennessee Valley Fair Foundation get early access to presale tickets. Concert presale contributions help fund a scholarship the fair offers, according to the fair's website.
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Tickets to see Flo Rida start at $64.90, and include admission to the fair, giving concertgoers the opportunity to enjoy the food, rides, entertainment, agriculture and all the other aspects that the fair has to offer before attending the show. Admission to the fair is usually $12 for those over the age of 12, with admission for children aged 6-11 and seniors over the age of 65 being priced at $9. For children 5 years old and younger, admission to the fair is free.
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