The Oregon State Fair has unveiled its 2009 concert schedule. It includes an exciting mix of new stars and legendary favorites. All together there are 11 straight nights of entertainment, with something for everyone to enjoy during the fair, which also will celebrate Oregon's 150th birthday.

The performances kick off on August 28 n the first night of the Fair n with "Oregon! Oregon! 2009," a sesquicentennial-themed musical featuring Pink Martini.

On Sept. 7, the concert series and Fair will come to a close with a grand finale concert by Reba McEntire.

Tickets for all concerts go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 26 at TicketsWest (1-800-992-8499 or www.Ticketswest.com). All concert tickets include free admission to the Fair.

Other performers are Everclear (Aug. 29), Blake Shelton (Aug. 31), The Doobie Brothers (Sept. 1), Rodney Atkins (Sept. 3), Katy Perry (Sept. 4), David Cook (Sept. 5), and Peter Cetera with the Oregon Symphony (Sept. 6), and more.

Visit www.oregonstatefair.org for a complete list of performers, dates, and prices.