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 In addition to viewing live competitions and competitor displays,
the fair also features a variety of daily entertainment.
Headlining the Grandstand shows this year is rising star Eric Paslay,
and special guests, Waterloo Revival. Their performance will be on
Saturday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Eric Paslay is a country singer and songwriter with several hits to
his name. Paslay is described as "Sometimes playful, often poignant
and always thoroughly entertaining," a performer who, "has quickly
earned a reputation as an artist that knows how to capture the
attention of an audience and hold them in the palm of his hands.”
Paslay is "a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic
performer." He has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It
Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night”
(Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts)
and “FridayNight,” the smash lead single from his critically
acclaimed self-titled debut album.
In 2015, Waterloo Revival released their first two radio singles
"Hit the Road" and "Bad for You." Bandmates Cody Cooper and George
Birge met in middle school, began writing songs together, and
continue to "play together through high school."
 Both pursued their educations and began their careers, but in 2012,
decided to focus on a music career.
By 2012, their musical chemistry was undeniable and George made the
hard sell, convincing Cody to leave his 9-to-5 and return home in
order for them to focus all their energy into music. Waterloo
Revival was soon born, taking its moniker from their beloved
hometown.
Tickets for the concert are $25.00 and may be purchased online or at
the fair office.
Grandstand for the week
Harness races began on Sunday, July 31, continue Tuesday
at 1:30 p.m.
FREE
Queen and Little Miss Pageant on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
General admission $3.00; lower bleachers and box seats $5.00
4-H Kids Scrambles on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
General admission $3.00; lower bleachers and box seats $5.00.
Tractor Pulls on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Pulls include several "classes" and sizes of tractors including:
Garden Tractors, Antique Tractors, Super Stock, Two-wheel-drive
Tractors, Classics, PSD Tractors, and Pro Farm Tractors. The tractor
pulls provide entertainment for the whole family and have long been
a part of the fair.
General admission $6.00; lower bleachers and box seats $7.00
Freestyle Motocross (new), Friday at 7:00 p.m., the
entertainment will be from the U.S. FMX National Championship
Series. Competitors will perform aerial stunts with their
motorcycles going as high as 70 feet in the air.
$12.00
Eric Paslay and Waterloo Revival, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
$25.00
Mudbogs, Sunday, 10 a.m.
FREE
The final grandstand event will be the popular Demolition Derby
held Sunday, August 7 at 4 p.m.
$12.00
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 Daytime entertainment around the grounds
On Tuesday, Young Farmers Kiddie Tractor Pull weigh in at 8
a.m. in front of the Green Door Bldg.
Kid's Day, Thursday will be in the Special Events Building
with crafts, games, face painting, and prizes for ages two to 12.
Senior Citizens Day, Friday beginning at noon entertainment
in the Special Events Building.
At the K of C Open Pavilion on Saturday
The day starts with the Chili Cook-Off, come taste
test to decide 'Peoples Choice Award,' noon judging.
Top-off chili with dessert. "My Favorite Pie" contest
pies will be auctioned off at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Step outside the pavilion and work off some of those
calories tossing a few rounds of Bean Bags in Tournament
beginning 1 p.m.
Nap, come back and catch the live band at 7:30 p.m.,
all at the KoC Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 5. |
Youth Talent Competition will take place on Saturday, August 6
at 12:00 noon at the Lincoln Stage (located in the north end of
the Expo Building).
The competition has a Junior Division for those under 14 years of
age and a Senior Division for those between 14 and 22.
Judging for the contest is based on a point system, with
participants can earn points for audience appeal, on stage presence
and overall ability. Prizes will be awarded for first- through
fifth-place finishers in both classes, and first-place winners will
be eligible to go on to a state competition in January.
 As the fair winds down, the Annual Logan County Cake Classic
will take place on the Lincoln Stage Sunday, August 7. Bakers will
start putting their cakes in the ovens at 10:00 a.m. Judging begins
at 2:00 pm, and the cakes auction at 3:00 p.m.
Competitions all day every day
At the heart of the fair are agriculture related competitions.
Scheduled during mornings and afternoons throughout the week, there
will be livestock shows, open judging events, and 4-H competitions;
as well as skilled arts judged and displayed.
Click here to see the
daily events schedule.
Carnival
And what would a fair today be for youth without a ride on the
Ferris Wheel, a higher adrenaline ride, or winning a stuffed animal.
Tinsley's Amusement will have a full array of carnival rides and
games that spell summer funtimes.
Tuesday through Thursday evenings 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Coupons or $25 wristband.
Sunday, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Coupons or $20 wristband.
If you have a big family or you're on a budget, you can still get a
great taste of the fair. Tuesday through Saturday there's free entry
and parking till noon.
With something for everybody, the 2016 Logan County Fair packs
plenty of family fun into days and evenings.
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