Artist Lainey Wilson to Perform at 2026 California Mid-State Fair
Below is a press release from the California Mid-State Fair regarding an addition to the event's performance line-up, country artist Lainey Wilson.
PASO ROBLES, CA – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Lainey Wilson will perform Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center. Opening the show is Colton Dawson.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM and are priced at $70, $100, $140, and $185. Tickets are available online only. To ensure ticket authenticity and face-value pricing, fans should begin their purchase at MidStateFair.com, which links directly to the official ticketing provider.
Lainey Wilson continues to captivate the world, capturing the hearts of fans and respect of her peers. With her new song, "Can’t Sit Still," Wilson shares a snapshot of her life as an unstoppable force. Filled with restless energy, the track arrives during a period of non-stop activity, as Wilson made her film debut in Universal’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, prepares to headline Stagecoach 2026 and joins Chris Stapleton for stadium shows this summer, after just wrapping her Whirlwind World Tour. She is also the subject of a new in-depth Netflix documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool, which will be released April 22 after recently premiering at SXSW. Last year, the 2x CMA and 2x ACM Entertainer of the Year hosted the 59th CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991) and released the deluxe version of her album Whirlwind, featuring her #1 single “Somewhere Over Laredo.”
A sought-after songwriter, the 12x CMA, 16x ACM, Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member has nine #1s including “4x4xU,” “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x Platinum “Heart Like A Truck,” plus collaborations with Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson has worked with artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, made her acting debut in Paramount’s hit show Yellowstone and recently launched her fifth collection with Wrangler, as well as her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection).
Colton Dawson is a rising country singer-songwriter whose soulful voice, sharp guitar work, and honest storytelling have quickly set him apart in Nashville’s new wave of traditional country. Originally from Arizona and now based in Tennessee, Colton has already turned heads with standout live performances — including a surprise opening set for Clay Walker at the Ryman Auditorium that earned him two standing ovations. Blending classic country roots with fresh, heartfelt songwriting, he is currently recording his debut album with some of Nashville’s top musicians. With authentic lyrics, rich melodies, and a deep commitment to country’s timeless sound, Colton Dawson is fast becoming one of the genre’s most compelling young artists.
The California Mid-State Fair runs July 15 through July 26, 2026, featuring twelve days of concerts, exhibits, carnival rides, livestock shows, and family-friendly entertainment.
For more information, visit www.MidStateFair.com
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