The major event lineup for the now 10-day State Fair is coming together as another interesting batch. A heaping serving of up and coming country acts highlights the bill, but also the N.C. State Fair will welcome Bobby Flay. Here’s the full schedule beginning Saturday, October 16, 2008:

• Thursday – Josh Turner – $22
• Friday – Jason Aldean – $15
• Saturday – Toby Mac – $10
• Sunday – Heidi Newfield , Lady Antebellum
• Monday – Bobby Flay – $22
• Tuesday – Bucky Covington – $5
• Thursday – Mario – $16.50
• Friday – Leeland , Skillet – $8
• Saturday – Joe Nichols $11.50
• Sunday – Montgomery Gentry $31.50

Tickets can be purchased online only at www.ncstatefair.org beginning Aug.1 at 8 a.m. Any concert tickets remaining after the start of the Fair can be purchased at the Dorton Arena Box Office. Remaining tickets will likely be limited, so purchasing online and in advance is recommended.