Paso Robles, CA -- An entertainment line-up featuring the biggest names in rock, pop and country has enabled the California Mid-State Fair to remain financially strong despite the poor economy.

The fair, which runs Wednesday through July 31 at the Paso Robles Event Center, once again offers performances by some of music’s hottest acts. This year’s lineup features Disney pop princess Selena Gomez, pop-rock bands Train and Maroon 5, and country acts Lady Antebellum, Sugarland and Jason Aldean.

The Mid-State Fair’s strategy to offer top entertainment is paying off. According to the Tribune, over the past five years, the fair reported a net profit on concert ticket sales three times and a small shortfall twice. And that’s not counting admission fees that concertgoers paid.