Folk, reggae, soul music and more are included in the slate of headliners for this summer’s Southeast Alaska State Fair. The most well-known artist is singer-songwriter Martin Sexton. He’ll be joined by the Denali Cooks, John Brown’s Body, the Bad Tenants, Christy Hays, Satsang and Wet City Rockers. KHNS’s Emily Files talked to Fair Director Jessica Edwards to learn more about the 2016 headliners.

Martin Sexton

Martin Sexton. (Courtesy artist)

Martin Sexton. (Courtesy artist)

John Brown’s Body

John Brown's Body. (Courtesy Artist)

John Brown’s Body. (Courtesy Artist)

The Bad Tenants

The Bad Tenants. (Courtesy Artist)

The Bad Tenants. (Courtesy Artist)

Denali Cooks

Denali Cooks. (Courtesy artist)

Denali Cooks. (Courtesy artist)

Satsang

Satsang. (Courtesy artist)

Satsang. (Courtesy artist)

The Christy Hays Band

Christy Hays. (Courtesy Artist)

Christy Hays. (Courtesy Artist)

Wet City Rockers

Wet City Rockers. (Courtesy artist)

Wet City Rockers. (Courtesy artist)

Dozens more local and regional acts will play during the four-day festival, which is scheduled for July 28-31. More information at www.seakfair.org.