The Missouri State Fair, which kicks off Aug. 13, offers a variety of musical entertainment for all tastes.

Cross Canadian Ragweed takes the state opening night opening with Low Cash Cowboys. Other performances include Heart, Little Big Town, The Country Gold Tour, new rock group Shinedown, and many others. Brooks & Dunn will perform the last night of the fair, which is expected to be a sold-out show.

Visit the Missouri State Fair Web site for the lineup and a link to Ticketmaster to purchase tickets.

Tammie Nichols, marketing director, talks about the lineup