The 2014 N.C. State Fair announced its Dorton Arena lineup Tuesday and things are about to get icy. 

Vanilla Ice will kick things off with a "Throwback Thursday" show on Oct. 16. Tickets are $5 for this show. Here are the rest of the artists and dates: 

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  • Friday, Oct. 17: Gospel artist Tamela Mann ($10)
    • Saturday, Oct. 18: Clay Walker ($12) 
      • Sunday, Oct. 19: Parmalee ($10) 
        • Monday, Oct. 20: Love and Theft ($10) 
          • Tuesday, Oct. 21: Comedian James Gregory ($5) 
            • Wednesday, Oct. 22: Brandy Clark ($5) 
              • Thursday, Oct. 23: TBA
                • Friday, Oct. 24: Newsboys ($10) 
                  • Saturday, Oct. 25: Trace Adkins ($17)
                    • Sunday, Oct. 26: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts ($15)

                      All shows start at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale for all shows on Aug. 1 through the N.C. State Fair website.