Nebraska State Fair announces Los Tucanes de Tijuana as part of concert series

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- The second of five straight days of concert announcements for Nebraska State Fair entertainment included a popular band from Mexico.

State Fair officials announced on Tuesday that Los Tucanes de Tijuana will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 31, as part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series.

The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Sports Field. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana is a Mexican band, specializing in the norteño and corrido style. During their career they have earned several awards and recognitions, including a Latin Grammy, five Grammy Award nominations, and nine Lo Nuestro Awards nominations. They have millions of followers across social media and continue to rise in popularity throughout the United States.

Concert tickets will go on sale at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, at statefair.org and will include gate admission. Tickets will cost $31 for general admission and $56 for the pit.

With a theme of “Nothing More Nebraskan,” the 2022 Nebraska State Fair is Aug. 26-Sept. 5 at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

Just a day earlier, former Nebraska football head coach Tom Osborne announced that The Turtles, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Buckinghams, The Vogues and The Cowsills will be performing at the State Fair as part of the "Happy Together" tour.

For more information, visit statefair.org.