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Original Idol Kelly Clarkson will be in Hershey on Friday as part of the Summer Mix Tape Festival, and tickets are still available.

The two-day festival at Hersheypark Stadium features current and past pop performers, from Aaron Carter (remember him?) to Carly Rae Jepsen of “Call Me Maybe” fame.

Kelly is part of the Friday lineup, scheduled to take the stage last at about 10 p.m.

Also performing Friday, in order, will be Carter, DJ Cheapshot, Steel Panther, Carolina Liar, DJ Pauly D, The Fray (which has been touring with Kelly), New Kids on the Block, then Kelly.

Featured performers Saturday include Carly Rae, LL Cool J, 98 Degrees, and New Kids on the Block with the Backstreet Boys.

Single day tickets start at $45 for grandstand seating. It appears as though all of the reserved field seats have been sold. Anyway, you can head here for ticket information.

Gates open at 3:30 p.m. for general admission ticket holders. The music starts about 2 hours later.