SAINT JOHN’S WILL FACE NUMBER ONE DUKE ON FRIDAY. WELL NEW THIS MORNING. THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR HAS JUST REVEALED TWO MORE ACTS FOR THE TOYOTA CONCERT SERIES ON THURSDAY, JULY 23RD, COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR LEE BRICE WILL PERFORM. IN ADDITION TO HIS BIG HITS, HE IS ALSO CURRENTLY ON TOUR TO SUPPORT NEW SONGS, AND FANS WILL GET TO ENJOY IT ALL AT THE SKY RIVER CASINO STAGE. BRICE HAS MORE THAN 12 MILLION CAREER STREAMS AND HAD NINE NUMBER ONE HITS. THEN, ON FRIDAY, JULY 24TH, RAP ICON JA RULE WILL BE IN SACRAMENTO. IN ADDITION TO HIS BIG HITS FROM THE EARLY 2000. HE’S ALSO STARRED IN SEVERAL MOVIES, INCLUDING THE FAST AND FURIOUS AND SCARY MOVIE. HE ALSO OWNS ROSE ROSE WINE CELLARS WINERY IN SONOMA COUNTY, SO YOU CAN GET INTO BOTH OF THOSE CONCERTS WITH THE PRICE OF FAIR ADMISSION. RESERVE SEATING GOES

Lee Brice and Ja Rule to perform at the California State Fair

The California State Fair has added country star Lee Brice and rap icon Ja Rule to its Toyota Concert Series lineup, with performances scheduled for July 23 and 24.

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Updated: 2:34 PM PDT Mar 23, 2026

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The California State Fair has revealed two more acts for the Toyota Concert Series. Country music superstar Lee Brice and rap icon Ja Rule are set to take the stage July 23 and 24, respectively.On Thursday, July 23, Lee Brice brings his biggest hits and some new music to the Sky River Casino Stage. Known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling, the chart-topping country star has more than 12 billion career streams and nine number one hits.Then, on Friday, July 24, Ja Rule’s signature blend of rap and melody takes the stage. Known for hits like the #1 single “Always on Time,” he helped shape the sound of early-2000s hip-hop and R&B. He also starred in several movies, including “The Fast and the Furious” and “Scary Movie 3.”While both concerts are included with the price of fair admission, reserved seating goes on sale Monday for newsletter subscribers and Tuesday for the general public.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The California State Fair has revealed two more acts for the Toyota Concert Series.

Country music superstar Lee Brice and rap icon Ja Rule are set to take the stage July 23 and 24, respectively.

On Thursday, July 23, Lee Brice brings his biggest hits and some new music to the Sky River Casino Stage. Known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling, the chart-topping country star has more than 12 billion career streams and nine number one hits.

Then, on Friday, July 24, Ja Rule’s signature blend of rap and melody takes the stage. Known for hits like the #1 single “Always on Time,” he helped shape the sound of early-2000s hip-hop and R&B. He also starred in several movies, including “The Fast and the Furious” and “Scary Movie 3.”

While both concerts are included with the price of fair admission, reserved seating goes on sale Monday for newsletter subscribers and Tuesday for the general public.

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