That theme stays true in 2010. The lineup features something for everyone as well as some honest-to-god living legends. Here's a look at who made the cut this year.
Collective Soul
Claim to Fame: With seven No. 1 hits, Collective Soul is one of the most memorable bands of the '90s.
Fun Fact: The name of the band came from a line in Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead."
Tonight, 7 p.m., $35-$50
Lonestar with special guest Reckless Kelly
Claim to Fame: Lonestar has multiple platinum records, achieved massive success in the late '90s as a crossover from country to pop. Armed with new lead singer, Cody Collins, the Tennessee band will be bringing well-loved Americana group Reckless Kelly along for the ride.
Fun Fact: Lonestar was the house band on television game show The Price is Right.
Saturday, 6:30 p.m., $30-$45
.38 Special Claim to Fame: Renowned for a sound that fuses southern-fried rock with arena rock, .38 Special had a string of No. 1 hits in the '80s and maintained their popularity thanks to a hard-touring nature.
Fun Fact: Singer/guitarist Donnie Van Zant's older brother, Ronnie, was the original lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. After his death in 1977, his younger brother, Johnny, took over the role.
Sunday, 7 p.m., $30-$45
Static Cycle
Claim to Fame: Anchorage's Static Cycle boasts a similar sound to 3 Doors Down and has been touring the nation for the past two years.
Fun Fact: Lead singer Jared Navarre lists fellow state fair performers Boyz II Men as one of his vocal influences.
Monday, 7 p.m., $20
Darryl Worley
Claim to Fame: With an honest approach to country music that reflects his personal beliefs, Worley has released six albums in the past decade.
Fun Fact: Worley posed nude (but not full-frontal) for July 2007's issue of Playgirl magazine.
Tuesday, 7 p.m., $35
Ricky Skaggs
Claim to Fame: Skaggs collects Grammy Awards like we collect PFDs, winning 15 over the past 27 years, mostly for his beloved bluegrass work.
Fun Fact: Attempted to audition for the Grand Ole Opry at age 7, but was told he couldn't because he was too young -- not because of his talent.
Wednesday, 7 p.m., $30-$45
Jake and Elwood Blues Review
Claim to Fame: The only Blues Brothers tribute band sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi's estate, Jake and Elwood Blues Review has been performing for more than 10 years.
Fun Fact: They are without a doubt the only band to have ever opened for both the Backstreet Boys and Hall & Oates. Hopefully.
Thursday, 7 p.m., $20
Shinedown
Claim to Fame: One of the premier names in American alternative metal today, Shinedown has achieved multiplatinum success thanks to its most recent album, "The Sound of Madness."
Fun Fact: The band lists Otis Redding as a primary influence alongside Iron Maiden.
Friday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m., $35-$50
Howie Mandel
Claim to Fame: After gaining popularity creating and starring in the '90s animated television series "Bobby's World," Mandel is perhaps most well-known these days for his work on reality shows "Deal or No Deal" and "America's Got Talent."
Fun Fact: Mandel has mysophobia, an irrational fear of germs. If you run into him on the fairgrounds, do NOT try to shake his hand.
Saturday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., $35-$50
Kenny Rogers
Claim to Fame: A beloved entertainer for the past five decades, Rogers was once touted as "Favorite Singer of All-Time" in a USA Today/People poll and has ties to one of the greatest Seinfeld episodes ever -- "The Chicken Roaster."
Fun Fact: MenWhoLookLikeKennyRogers.com is a site dedicated to the phenomenon of men of a certain age who look like The Gambler.
Sunday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m., $40-$65
Boyz II Men
Claim to Fame: Tabbed as Billboard Magazine's most successful music group of the 1990s, Boyz II Men is far and away the highest selling R&B group of all time.
Fun Fact: Their 1995 single "One Sweet Day" with Mariah Carey holds the record for longest run at the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was No. 1 for 16 weeks.
Monday, Sept. 6, 3 p.m., $30-$45
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