Ten noteworthy fair concerts, in chronological order:

* “Russ Parr Bus Tour,” 6 a.m. Monday, Grandstand. Hip-hop acts *Lil’ Boosie , Hurricane Chris and others will perform at this back-to-school party presented by radio personality Parr.

* *Demi Lovato , 7 p.m. Monday, Grandstand. Disney star Lovato has America’s top-selling album, titled “Here We Go Again.”

* *Howie Day , 7 p.m. Tuesday, Free Stage. Radio station WZPL-FM (99.5) will present singer-songwriter Day, plus supporting acts Jessie James and Stereo Deluxe .

* *Mercyme , 8 p.m. Wednesday, Grandstand. Native Hoosier Jeremy Camp will be the supporting act on this Christian rock bill.

* “Indiana Music Fest,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Grandstand. *Jon McLaughlin , the Elms and the Why Store will play this show that’s free with $8 fair admission.

* *Kelly Clarkson , 8 p.m. Aug. 14, Grandstand. The first “American Idol” made her Indiana State Fair debut in 2003.

* *Keith Urban , 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Grandstand. Recent hit “Sweet Thing” stands as Urban’s ninth No. 1 single on Billboard magazine’s country chart.

* *Journey , 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Grandstand. This classic-rock showcase offers Heart as the supporting act.

* *Oak Ridge Boys , 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Grandstand. Old-school country will be represented by the Oak Ridge Boys and special guest Larry Gatlin .

* *MC Hammer , 7 p.m. Aug. 20, Free Stage. Reality TV star topped the charts with 1990’s “U Can’t Touch This.”