Days Remaining
12
Jul 23 - Aug 3, 2026
Total Shows
48
across 5 stages
Performers Booked
32
28 confirmed, 4 pending
Staff Assigned
186
14 departments
Budget Used
72%
$216K of $300K
Today's Schedule
Jul 26, 2026Main Stage
Opening
County Band
Comedy
Headliner Concert
Arena
Livestock Judging
Rodeo
Monster Trucks
Kids Zone
Magic Show
Puppet Theater
Face Painting
Midway Stage
Pie Eating
Local Bluegrass
Karaoke
10am11am12pm1pm2pm
3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm
8pm9pm10pm
Upcoming Tasks
5 pending
Confirm sound check — Main Stage
Today, 3:00 PM
Review fireworks permit
Today, 4:00 PM
Update performer parking passes
Tomorrow, 9:00 AM
Finalize rodeo lineup
Completed
Order additional barrier fencing
Jul 27, 10:00 AM
Weather — Columbus, OH
84°F
Sunny, Clear Skies
Humidity: 45%
Wind: 8 mph SW
UV: High
Ohio State Fair 2026
Jul 23 - Aug 3, 2026
Columbus, OH
48
Shows
186
Staff
32
Performers
5
Stages
Budget
72%
Iowa State Fair 2026
Aug 13 - 23, 2026
Des Moines, IA
36
Shows
142
Staff
24
Performers
4
Stages
Budget
45%
North Texas State Fair 2026
Sep 5 - 14, 2026
Denton, TX
28
Shows
95
Staff
18
Performers
3
Stages
Budget
22%
Bloomsburg Fair 2026
Sep 20 - 28, 2026
Bloomsburg, PA
12
Shows
--
Staff
6
Performers
2
Stages
Budget
8%
Time
Main Stage
Arena
Kids Zone
Midway Stage
Demo Kitchen
9 AM
Sound Check
Livestock Judging
Prep
10 AM
Opening Ceremony
continued
Setup
Baking Demo
11 AM
Local Band
continued
Magic Show
Pie Eating Contest
BBQ Masterclass
12 PM
Changeover
Reset
Lunch Service
1 PM
Puppet Theater
Acoustic Set
2 PM
Comedy Show
Rodeo
Bluegrass Jam
Preserves Demo
3 PM
continued
continued
Face Painting
4 PM
Changeover
continued
Balloon Animals
Karaoke Hour
Pizza Making
5 PM
Stage Build
Arena Reset
Open Mic
6 PM
Sound Check
Load In
Close
DJ Set
Clean
7 PM
Headliner Concert
Monster Trucks
8 PM
continued
continued
Night Market Music
9 PM
Fireworks
Shows
Competitions
Ceremonies
Concerts
Kids
Food
Setup
Special
| Name | Category | Events | Fee | Status | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Williams Band | Music - Country | 3 events | $5,000 | Confirmed | jake@williamsband.com |
| Amazing Marco | Magic | 2 events | $1,500 | Confirmed | marco@amazingmagic.com |
| Dirt Track Kings | Monster Trucks | 1 event | $12,000 | Pending Contract | booking@dtk.com |
| Prairie Fire Dancers | Dance | 2 events | $2,000 | Confirmed | info@prairiefire.dance |
| Comedy Hour w/ Steve | Comedy | 4 events | $3,000 | Tentative | steve@laughfactory.com |
| Rosie's Puppet World | Kids Entertainment | 2 events | $800 | Confirmed | rosie@puppetworld.com |
| Steel Canyon | Music - Rock | 1 event | $8,500 | Confirmed | mgmt@steelcanyon.com |
| Tornado Alley Rodeo | Rodeo | 3 events | $15,000 | Confirmed | book@tornadoalley.com |
JW
Jake Williams Band
Music - Country
Confirmed
Bio
Award-winning country band from Nashville, TN. Known for high-energy fair and festival performances. 3-time State Fair Circuit Entertainer of the Year.
Booking Details
Fee per Show$5,000
Show Duration90 min
Setup Time60 min
Crew Size6 members
Rider Requirements
Main stage or equivalent, minimum 24x16 ft. Full PA system required. 8 monitor mixes. Green room with catering for 6.
Past Events
Ohio State Fair 2025Excellent
Iowa State Fair 2025Excellent
TX State Fair 2024Good
Payment History
Total Paid (2025)$15,000
Outstanding$5,000
| Item | Category | Total Qty | Available | Status | Location | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA System (Full) | Sound | 4 | 2 | Available | Warehouse A | Good |
| Stage Risers (4x8) | Staging | 12 | 4 | 8 Deployed | Main Stage / Arena | Good |
| Lighting Rig (LED) | Lighting | 6 | 4 | Available | Warehouse B | Good |
| Folding Chairs | Supplies | 500 | 180 | 320 Deployed | All Venues | Fair |
| Barrier Fencing (ft) | Supplies | 200 | 40 | Low Stock | Perimeter / Arena | Good |
| Wireless Microphone | Sound | 24 | 8 | 16 Deployed | All Stages | Good |
| 10x10 Pop-up Tent | Staging | 20 | 3 | Low Stock | Grounds | Fair |
| A-Frame Signs | Signage | 30 | 12 | 18 Deployed | Walkways | Good |
| Generator (5kW) | Supplies | 8 | 2 | 1 In Maintenance | Maintenance Bay | Service Due |
Low Stock: Barrier Fencing
Only 40 ft remaining of 200 ft total. 160 ft deployed across Arena and Perimeter. Consider ordering additional 100 ft for upcoming rodeo expansion.
Low Stock: Pop-up Tents
3 of 20 tents available. 17 currently deployed. Iowa State Fair setup will require 12 additional tents. Order by Aug 1 for delivery.
Maintenance: Generator #4
Generator #4 (5kW) showing intermittent voltage issues. Pulled from service for diagnostics. ETA repair: 2 days.
Rental Return Due
2x Follow Spot Lights (rental from StageWorks) due back Aug 5. Currently deployed at Main Stage. Coordinate return logistics.