Fairgoers make their way around the grounds at a previous U.P. State Fair. This year attendees have a unique lineup of grandstand entertainers as well as all the classics fair enjoyers have come to know. (Journal file photo)

ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula State Fair is coming to the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba from Aug. 11-17.

The grandstand entertainment in order of appearance is as follows; Cornhole tournament on Monday, The Ultimate Tribute the Fab Four on Tuesday, Diamond Rio on Wednesday, Snotty Nose Rez Kids on Thursday, Justin Moore on Friday, Pop Evil on Saturday, and finally UPW Pro Wrestling on Sunday.

For all events, except Sunday, the doors will open at 7 p.m. with the entertainment starting at 8 p.m. Sunday’s doors will open at 5 p.m. with the entertainment at 6 p.m.

Tickets prices from Sunday through Thursday are $10 for adults and $5 for kids; Friday and Saturday are $15 and $10 respectively; and week passes are $45 and $30 which can all be purchased online at www.upstatefair.net/tickets/admission-prices/.

Other events include robotics fair play, a bingo tent, strolling piano, Arestov’s Acrobatic Extravaganza, antique steam and gas village, a dove release, Martinez sand sculptures and the DNR Pocket Park.

The fairgrounds offer camping for those looking for a stay near the festivities. Camping is only available by advanced reservation during fair week- $250 from Saturday, Aug. 9 to Sunday, Aug. 18 with a daily rate of $35. There are 120 sites with electricity, water and sewer access and 350 sites with just electricity and water access.