Mid-State Fair daily schedule for Wednesday, July 24

Nickleback with special guest Dillon James

Nickelback and special guest Dillon James perform Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. on the Chumash Grandstand arena stage.

Nickelback, 2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, was dubbed the “most successful rock band of the decade” by Billboard in 2009. Known for hits like “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” and “Rockstar,” the band—Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair—has sold over 50 million units globally. They are the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S. in the 2000s, behind The Beatles. “How You Remind Me” was Billboard’s ‘Top Rock Song of the Decade’ and the most-played song on U.S. radio in the 2000s with over 1.2 million spins.

Dillon James, born in Bakersfield, California, grew up surrounded by a mix of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country music. Initially drawn to classic rock, his influences expanded to artists like City and Color, Glen Campbell, and Bob Dylan. Inspired by local legends Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, he developed soulful vocals. Winning numerous singer-songwriter competitions, Dillon briefly pursued acting in Los Angeles before battling substance abuse and homelessness. After overcoming these challenges, he joined American Idol and moved to Nashville to record his debut album. Now signed to Hollywood Records/Universal Nashville, Dillon aims to connect with listeners through his music.

Tickets $58, $98, $138 are on sale now from www.midstatefair.com. The Box Office cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside the official channel.

Mid-State Fair daily schedule

8 a.m.

• NRCHA Reined Cow Horse Show @ Hearst Equestrian Center
• Dairy Cattle Show @ Paso Robles Pavilion
• Dairy Cattle Showmanship @ Paso Robles Pavilion
• Beef Breeding Show(FFA & 4-H) @ Paso Robles Pavilion

10 a.m.

• Beef Lead followed by Cattle Costume Contest @ Paso Robles Pavilion
• Ladies and Lads Lead @ Paso Robles Pavilion
• Sheep Costume Contest @ Paso Robles Pavilion
• Goat Costume Contest @ Paso Robles Pavilion

Noon

• Country Rodeo presented by Hearst Barrel Race @ Hearst Equestrian Center

4 p.m.

• Carnival, exhibits, food, drink & shopping open!
• Replacement Heifer Show (4-H then FFA) @ Paso Robles Pavilion
• Pacific Animal Productions Exhibit @ Davies Park
• Kids Day on the Farm @ Stockyard
• Career Fair @ Stockyard
• Ras Danny and the All Star Band @ Island Stage
• The Krush 92.5: Cork Dorks Live! @ Mission Square Stage
• SLO County Farm Bureau Exhibit @ Farm Alley
• Shawn Eric – Magic Fun! @ Davies Park
• Megan The Bubbleologist @ Quad
• Ganny Annie Knitting Demo with Ann Danko @ Ponderosa Pavilion

4:30 p.m.

• Barnyard Races @ South Gate

5 p.m.

• Pacific Animal Productions Show! @ Headliner Stage

5:30 p.m.

• Megan The Bubbleologist @ Davies Park
• Shawn Eric – Magic Fun! @ Midway South

6 p.m.

• Draft Horse Demo w/ Harris Stage Lines @ Horse Stalls
• Barnyard Races @ South Gate
• Watermelon Eating Contest presented by Grocery Outlet @ Headliner Stage
• Joel Y Su Halcon Dorado @ La Cantina
• Meet the Maker @ Mission Market Place

7 p.m.

• WhoseHouseIsThis? @ Mission Square Stage
• Shawn Eric – Magic Fun! @ Quad

7:30 p.m.

• Nickleback with Dillon James @ Chumash Grandstand Arena

8 p.m.

• Slaughter @ Frontier Stage

8:30 p.m.

• Fiesta de Baile @ La Cantina

9 p.m.

• 1 KJUG Barn Dance @ Headliner Stage