Jason Derulo replaces Benatar in Fair concert line-up

Jason Derulo will perform at the Alaska State Fair on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. as part of the Fair’s AT&T Concert Series.

A best-selling pop artist, Derulo has already racked up 11 platinum singles, including “Want to Want Me.”

Tickets to the Derulo concert are now on sale. Prices are $35 for the lawn area and $65 for reserved area. Fair admission additional. There is no seating at this concert. Tickets may be purchased at the fair or online at alaskastatefair.org or on the fair’s Facebook “Buy Tickets” tab. Convenience fees apply.

Derulo replaces Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, who canceled their show last week due to a medical emergency. Benatar ticketholders can choose one of the following options:

• Use their current ticket at the Jason Derulo replacement concert.

• Exchange their tickets for one of the other performances at the 2015 Fair (with refund of any cost difference in ticket price).

• Receive a full refund, including fees.

To take advantage of one of these options, Pat Benatar ticketholders should contact the fair’s pass office at passoffice@alaskastatefair.org or 746-7178. Ticketholders must contact the fair by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 with their choice or tickets will be refunded back onto the credit card of purchase.

For more information, visit alaskastatefair.org or contact Dean Phipps, fair director of marketing and communications, at dean@alaskastatefair.org or 746-7153.