For the Reporter

The DIGITAL AFFAIR dance show, featuring party-rocking beats from some of the world’s most in-demand DJs, including Excision, comes to the Washington State Fair on Sept. 14.

The 4 p.m. show is part of the fair’s concert series presented by Columbia Bank.

Tickets are general admission and start at $45. VIP tickets are $80 and include preferred viewing, expedited entry, and four Funtastic rides or games (excl. Extreme Scream and Rainier Rush). Fair gate admission is included in the event price.

Ticket purchasers must be 16 years or older.

Tickets will start selling at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the fair website, www.thefair.com/concerts or by phone (888) 559-FAIR (3247) daily, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets also can be purchased in person at the fair’s box office at 9th Avenue Southwest and Meridian Street on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

USC Events and the Washington State Fair unite for a groundbreaking end-of-summer celebration, DIGITAL AFFAIR.

Established in 1996, USC was born of a vision for an electronic dance music experience that went beyond your typical concert. Just over 14 years later, USC is recognized for both its popular club events and nationally acclaimed annual festivals. Fusing first-rate production, world-class talent and state-of-the-art technologies, USC creates a one-of-a-kind EDM experience that overwhelms the senses.

Visit www.thefair.com/concerts for updates, or sign up at www.thefair.com to receive an email or text announcement prior to the concert on-sale date.

Concerts and rodeo to date include:

Date, performance, time, tickets

Sept. 6 – Pro rodeo, Justin Boots Playoffs, 1 p.m., $5*, $18

Sept. 6 – Craig Morgan following pro rodeo, playoffs (country), 6:30 p.m., $50, $40, $30, $40 – general admission standing in the dirt for concert (no rodeo)

Sept. 7 – Pro rodeo, Justin Boots Playoffs, 1 p.m., $30, $20, $16

Sept. 7 – Trace Adkins following pro rodeo, playoffs. Plus Dancin’ in the Dirt Party after rodeo (country), 6:30 p.m., $60, $40, $35. $40 – general admission standing in the dirt for concert (no rodeo)

Sept. 8 – Pro rodeo Puyallup finals, playoffs, 1 p.m., $35, $25, $20

Sept. 9 – Little Big Town (country), 7:30 p.m., $60, $50, $30, $20

Sept. 10 – The Celtic Tenors with The Tacoma Symphony , 7:30 p.m., $65, $45, $25

Sept. 11 – Cheap Trick with orchestra, classic rock, 7:30 p.m., $55, $45, $35, $25

Sept. 12 – CeeLo Green (pop), 7:30 p.m., $60, $50, $40, $30, $20

Sept. 13 – Carrie Underwood (country), 7:30 p.m., $95, $85, $65, $45

Sept. 14 – DIGITAL AFFAIR, presented by USC Events (dance), 4 p.m., starting at $45, VIP: $80 (includes preferred viewing, expedited entry and four Funtastic games/rides**

Sept. 16 – Alabama “Back to the Bowery Tour” (country), 7:30 p.m., $95, $65, $45, $35

Sept. 17 – Jeremy Camp, Tenth Avenue North, Kutless, Jars of Clay (Christian), 7 p.m. $40, $30, $20

Sept. 18 – Carnival of Madness Tour: Shinedown Skillet, In This Moment, We As Human (active rock), 5 p.m., $45, infield; $35, grandstand

Sept. 19 – Larry the Cable Guy, 7:30 p.m., $65, $50, $40, $20

Sept. 20 – Carly Rae Jepsen plus Hot Chelle Rae (pop), 7:30 p.m., $50, $40, $30, $20

Sept. 21 – Austin Mahone/Bridgit Mendler (teen), 7 p.m., $60, $45, $35, $25

Sept. 22 – An Evening with Kid Rock (multi genre), 7:30 p.m., $95, $85, $65, $45

* 1 p.m. Friday rodeo does not include fair gate admission. Gates are open free from 10 a.m.-noon.
** Excludes Extreme Scream and Rainier Rush