State fair opening acts announced

Eastern Idaho State Fair officials say tickets to grandstand shows this year are selling quickly. On Thursday, the fair announced opening acts had been booked.

The country band, “Seaforth,” will open for Brett Young on Friday, August 30. The Australian country-pop duo has been playing together for over a decade. They will provide a 60-minute set before Young takes the stage.

An Idaho Falls area group, the Opskamatrists, will support The Offspring on Thursday, September 5. The group features Bruce Christensen – Vocals, Trumpet, Chad Christensen – Guitar, Vocals, Terry Wright – Trombone, Vocals, Caleb Dorcheus – Trombone, Vocals, Aaron Pearl – Bass, Vocals, and Jake Hartner – Drums.

Tickets for the grandstand entertainment are available here.