FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE 11 DAY CELEBRATION, AND FORREST FRANK WILL PERFORM TO A SOLD OUT CROWD FOR THE FIRST NIGHT OF THE FAIR. THE STATE FAIR CONFIRMS THE CHRISTIAN POP SINGER IS STILL PLANNING TO TAKE THE STAGE, DESPITE BREAKING HIS BACK EARLIER THIS MONTH. FAIR OFFICIALS TELL vlog THEY CONTINUE TO CHECK IN WITH THE ARTISTS MANAGERS, BUT AS A PRECAUTION, THE FAIR IS WARNING ALL CONCERT GOERS TO PURCHASE TICKETS FROM IOWA STATE FAIR.ORG. THE FAIR SAYS THIRD PARTY TICKET SALES A
Despite broken back, Christian artist still planning to perform at Iowa State Fair
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Updated: 5:58 PM CDT Aug 6, 2025
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Popular Christian musical artist Forrest Frank is still planning on making his debut at the Iowa State Fair's Grandstand Aug. 7. The performer broke his back almost two weeks ago.Previous video above: Forrest Frank announced as 2025 Grandstand performerIowa State Fair Chief Marketing Officer Mindy Williamson said, "As of now, Forrest Frank’s Grandstand concert at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7, is still scheduled to take place as planned, despite his recent back injury. We’re in contact with his team and will share any updates if needed. We’re wishing Forrest our best and look forward to welcoming him to Iowa soon.”Frank, known for his Billboard Hot 100 chart single "Your Way's Better," shared on Instagram that he broke two vertebrae after falling off a skateboard on July 19. According to his social media, he remains on bed rest while continuing to produce music. He'll join special guest Lecrae on the opening night of the state fair. Williamson says it is the first Christian concert to ever sell out in the state fair's history.State Fair officials say they are in frequent contact with its talent agency, which books acts, as well as Frank's manager.A warning for grandstand concertgoers The Iowa State Fair is reminding people to purchase their grandstand tickets from its website. Williamson tells vlog tickets for Frank's concert are being sold on third-party sites for between $5,000 and $9,000. She said it has been reported that some of those tickets are phony. Click here to learn more about this year's Grandstand acts.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Popular Christian musical artist Forrest Frank is still planning on making his debut at the Iowa State Fair's Grandstand Aug. 7. The performer broke his back almost two weeks ago.
Previous video above: Forrest Frank announced as 2025 Grandstand performer
Iowa State Fair Chief Marketing Officer Mindy Williamson said, "As of now, Forrest Frank’s Grandstand concert at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7, is still scheduled to take place as planned, despite his recent back injury. We’re in contact with his team and will share any updates if needed. We’re wishing Forrest our best and look forward to welcoming him to Iowa soon.”
Frank, known for his Billboard Hot 100 chart single "Your Way's Better," on July 19. According to his social media, he remains on bed rest while continuing to produce music. He'll join special guest Lecrae on the opening night of the state fair. Williamson says it is the first Christian concert to ever sell out in the state fair's history.
State Fair officials say they are in frequent contact with its talent agency, which books acts, as well as Frank's manager.
A warning for grandstand concertgoers
The Iowa State Fair is reminding people to purchase their grandstand tickets from its .
Williamson tells vlog tickets for Frank's concert are being sold on third-party sites for between $5,000 and $9,000. She said it has been reported that some of those tickets are phony. Click to learn more about this year's Grandstand acts.
