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Aaron Watson is the first act coming to this year's Colorado State Fair

The 2019 Colorado State Fair opens Friday, Aug. 23 in Pueblo.

Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Aaron Watson arrives at the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Las Vegas.

PUEBLO, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair has announced its first entertainment act of the 2019 fair.

Country music star Aaron Watson will perform on Friday, August 23 at the state fair in Pueblo.

Watson will kick off opening night following the PRCA Rodeo at the Bud Light Grandstand.

A fan club pre-sale will begin June 5 at 10 a.m. for those who've registered at ColoradoStateFair.com. Tickets will go on sale June 7 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by visiting Pueblo Big R Stores, ColoradoStateFair.com or the Colorado State Fair Box Office.

The complete entertainment lineup will be announced on Monday, June 3.

The Colorado State Fair runs August 23 - September 2, 2019.

Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Aaron Watson arrives at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Las Vegas.

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