Jo Dee Messina Headlines Mercer County Country Show At State Fair

Country music artist Jo Dee Messina will headline the “Ladies of Country Concert” on Saturday, July 14, at Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor. The concert is part of the five-day 16th annual Freedom Fest State Fair that will be held July 11-15. Concert tickets include admission to the fair.

“Jo Dee Messina is a truly talented artist and a national treasure. Her music and her story are an inspiration to all of us,” said Nick DeMauro, executive director & chief executive officer of L.E.A.D. and Fair Manager for the 16th Annual Freedom Fest State Fair. “We feel blessed to have her as the headliner for our 'Ladies of Country Concert.'”

Messina, who has had nine No. 1 singles on the Billboard country music charts, has sold five million albums worldwide. She has been honored multiple times by country music organizations including the ACM Awards, the CMA Awards, and has been nominated for Grammy Awards. Her best-known singles include her breakout debut song “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” and others such as “I’m Alright,” and “Bye Bye.”

In addition to the entertainment, there will be food, games, and picnic grounds. Included in admission will be unlimited carnival rides, a magic show, live animals, fireworks, horse shows, racing pigs and other activities.

“A ticket to the concert on Saturday night gives you a ticket to the fair and all activities,” DeMauro said. “It’s two great events for the price of one.”

The Freedom Fest State Fair is an annual five-day agricultural event. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit L.E.A.D. group. The Princeton-based group consults leaders about today’s problems and how they can be handled now and in the future through a series of seminars.

“Our involvement in this event gives local L.E.A.D. chapters and communities the opportunity to promote their programs and raise much-needed funds while supporting a drug free lifestyle, agriculture and healthy living,” DeMauro said.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate for lawn seating or in advance for reserved concert seating. Lawn seating is $12.50 online, and $17.50 at the gate. Reserved seating is $30 online, and $37.50 at the gate. Kids under 36” are free.

For tickets to the 16th Annual Freedom Fest State Fair country music concert or for more information, visit http://www.freedomfeststatefair.com/ or call 609-259-2500.

The attached image of Jo Dee Messina was provided