It’s one of the biggest and most popular attractions at the Arizona State Fair each year and it brings thousands out to the annual event.

And, no, we’re not referring to the deep-fried food, thrill rides, or demolition derby.

It’s the state fair’s annual concert series, which features free performances by plenty of famous artists and acts.

And now we know who will perform at this year’s event, which will run from October 6 to 29.

Arizona State Fair organizers have announced the concert lineup for 2017 and, as always, it includes a mix of rock, country, and hip-hop artists.

And there are plenty of famous names involved.

The biggest of the bunch is rap legend Snoop Dogg, who will perform on Saturday, October 21.

The Doggfather has practically been a regular at the fairgrounds, having performed at the fair on three prior occasions. He’s not the only one making a return trip, as Tempe jangle-pop heroes Gin Blossoms, who will be at the event on Saturday, October 14, have performed for their hometown crowd at a few previous fairs.

EXPAND Alt-rock band Our Lady Peace is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, October 25, at the Arizona State Fair. Courtesy of Paradigm Talent Agency

Other highlights of the Arizona State Fair’s 2017 concert lineup include hard rock band Halestorm, rapper Jake Miller, Latin rock act Café Tacuba, and alternative group Our Lady Peace.

Country stars Billy Currington, Randy Houser, and Gary Allan are slated to perform, too.

As always, concerts will take place inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which is located on the state fairgrounds, throughout the run of the fair. Each will be free to attend, albeit with regular fair admission, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like to sit close to the stage, however, reserved seating is available for $40 to $60, depending on where your seat is located.

Tickets go on sale on Saturday, July 29, through the Arizona State Fair website.

Here's a rundown of all the concerts that have been announced:

Gary Allan

Friday, October 6

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Cake

Saturday, October 7

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

DNCE

Sunday, October 8

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Billy Currington

Wednesday, October 11

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Halestorm

Thursday, October 12

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Fiesta Friday

With Baby Bash, MC Magic, Lil Rob, and Brown Boy

Friday, October 13

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Gin Blossoms

Saturday, October 14

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Jake Miller

Sunday, October 15

5 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

.38 Special

Wednesday, October 18

7 p.m. $40-$60 for reserved seating

Randy Houser

Thursday, October 19

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

EXPAND The musicians of Latin rock ensemble Cafe Tacvba. Courtesy of Cafe Tacvba

Café Tacvba

Friday, October 20

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Snoop Dogg

Saturday, October 21

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Forever in Your Mind

Sunday, October 22

5 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Our Lady Peace

Wednesday, October 25

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Rick Springfield

Friday, October 27

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Old School Jam

With Sugar Hill Gang, Midnight Star, Club Nouveau, Brenda K. Starr, and The Dazz Band

Saturday, October 28

7 p.m.

$40-$60 for reserved seating

Editor's note: This blog has been updated to reflect Marilyn Manson's cancellation.

