Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 5:00 pm
Six big name country acts will boogie down on stage at the Linn County Fair July 20-23. The fair promises to be an entertaining event that fits with this year's theme of "Barnyard Boogie."
Cowboys, cowgirls, monster trucks, clowns, ponies, petting zoos, tractor shows, pirates, wild horse races and live music are just part of the fair this year. The usual carnival, 4-H and FFA events make it a country affair.
Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors. Parking is $2.
Admission is free for everyone on Thursday, July 20.
Also on Thursday, from noon to 5 p.m., the KHSO Antique and Collectibles Appraisals Show will take place.
The day is also "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" Day. Local sponsors will donate $1 for every person at the fair wearing pink in support of the Soroptomist Club and the new Women's Imaging Center.
Thursday is a homecoming of sorts for Western Railroad, the backup band for the late Chris LeDoux. The band has come into its own and will play the Linn County Fair Main Stage at 8:30 p.m.
On Friday, July 21, Neal McCoy will shine onstage right after cowboys challenge the best of the bulls in the Wild West Bull Riding Bull Bash.
McCoy's hits include "They're Playing Our Song" and "You Gotta Love That."
On Saturday at 8:30 p.m., bands Restless Heart, Black Hawk and Little Texas will give audiences great harmonies and guitar strumming.
On Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Captain U.S. A., Lucky Logger, Freak Show and the Bi-Mart Advantage will make appearances at the Motor Sports and Monster Trucks Show.
The Dennis Reis: No Dust Tour will be at the fair all weekend. It's a horse lover's delight to watch Reis training and entertaining with his horses, and offering solutions to tough questions about them. A colt accepting the saddle for the first time, herd dynamics and a Magical Ride are just part of this event in the Calapooia Arena.
Pre-sale carnival and "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" T-shirts and bracelets may be purchased at Coastal Farm, Northwest Community Credit Union, Weyerhauser Employee Credit Union and Willamette Community Bank.
For more information about the events call 926-4314 or visit www.linncountyfair.com.
Linn County Fair schedule
Thursday, July 20
11 a.m.: Fair opens
11 a.m.: Linn County Fair Talent Contest, Community Stage
11 a.m.: Antique tractor and farm machinery, front lot
Noon: Antique and collectibles appraisal show, Willamette Event Center
1 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Courtyard
2 p.m.: Ice cream social for seniors in VIP area
3 p.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Community Stage
4 p.m.: Let's Pretend, Circus Expo Stage
4 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Community Stage
5 p.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Community Stage
6 p.m.: Let's Pretend Circus, Community Stage
6 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Exhibit Hall Stage
7 p.m.: Western Underground, Main Stage
8:30 p.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Community Stage
10 p.m.: Fair Closes
Friday, July 21
11 a.m.: Fair Opens
11 a.m.: Antique tractor and farm machinery show, front lot
11:30 a.m. Let's Pretend Circus, Expo Hall Stage
11:30 a.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Community Stage
12:30 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Courtyard
1 p.m.: Captain Bogg and Salty, Community Stage
2 p.m.: Let's Pretend Circus, Expo Hall Stage
2:30 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Expo Hall Stage
3 p.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Community Stage
4 p.m.: Let's Pretend Circus, Expo Hall Stage
5 p.m.: Captain Bogg and Salty, Community Stage
5 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Courtyard
6 p.m.: Rhinestone Roper, Community Stage
6:30 p.m.: Bull Riding, Calapooia Arena
7 p.m.: Zach Driscoll, Community Stage
7 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Expo Hall Stage
8:30 p.m.: Neal McCoy, Main Stage
10 p.m.: Zach Driscoll, Community Stage (after Neal McCoy)
11 p.m.: Fair Closes
Midnight: Carnival closes
Saturday, July 22
11 a.m.: Fair opens
11 a.m.: Talent Contest finals, Main Stage
11 a.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Calapooia Arena
11 a.m.: Arthur Atsma, Expo Hall Stage
11 a.m.: Equine Day with wild horse racing, Calapooia Arena
Noon: Let's Pretend Circus, Expo Hall Stage
12:30 p.m.: Captain Bogg and Salty, Community Stage
1 p.m.: Classic car show, front lot
1:30 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Community Stage
2 p.m.: Let's Pretend Circus, Expo Hall Stage
2 p.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Calapooia Arena
4:30 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Expo Hall Stage
5 p.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Calapooia Arena
5:30 p.m.: Let's Pretend Circus, Expo Hall Stage
6:30 p.m.: Captain Bogg and Salty, Community Stage
7:30 p.m.: Zach Driscoll, Community Stage
8:30 p.m.: Triple Threat: Blackhawk, Little Texas and Restless Heart, Main Stage
10:30 p.m.: Zach Driscoll, Community Stage (following Triple Threat)
11 p.m.: Fair closes
Midnight: Carnival closes
Sunday, July 23
11 a.m.: KRKT Country Showdown, Main Stage
11 a.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Exhibit Hall Stage
Noon: Let's Pretend Circus, Exhibit Hall Stage
1 p.m.: Rhinestone Ropers, Community Stage
1 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Exhibit Hall Stage
2 p.m.: Lets Pretend Circus, Community Stage
2:30 p.m.: Motor Sports, Calapooia Arena
3 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Community Stage
4 p.m.: Let's Pretend, Circus Community Stage
5 p.m.: Arthur Atsma, Community Stage
6 p.m.: Fair closes