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Grandstand Shows
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Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels |
Friday, October 12 at 7:30 PM in the Grandstand sponsored by Allied Waste. Mitch Ryder was the Detroit voice of the 1960's, a howling titan of dirty soul and working-class party rock, and a major influence on Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. Ryder's '66 hits with the Detroit Wheels, "Jenny Take A Ride" and "Devil With a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly" are Saturday Night in a bottle. This is a one-time opportunity to see and hear real classic Rock 'n' Roll performed as it was meant to sound. Do not miss this show. The Show is FREE with paid gate admission to the Fair. |
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Saturday, October 13, 9:00 PM in the Grandstand. Presented by WSSL, Country Music group Flynnville Train is a real up and comer on the Country music scene. They are traveling and performing with Toby Keith all summer with a release of their first album around the first of September. If you really like Country Music, you have to see this show. It is FREE with paid gate admission to the Fair. |
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Sunday, October 14, 6:00 PM in the Grandstand. Greenville's very popular Rock Group, Parmalee, is headed for stardom as they showcase for Capital records and do video for VH1. This group is a must see. They will entertain and astonish you with their musical ability and sound. This show is FREE with your paid admission to the Fair |
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Sunday, October 14, 7:30 PM in the Grandstand. Will is all about Rock. He has recorded four albums, "Carousel", Blackbird On A Lonely Wire", "The Man Who Killed Love" and the critically acclaimed live album "During the Before And After". Will's commitment to explosive live performances, non-stop touring and song-writing have earned Hoge a fanatical following as you will see and hear when he takes the stage at the Fair. Do not miss this show. It is FREE with your paid admission to the Fair. |
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Monday, October 15, 7:30 PM in the Grandstand. This rock band from Jacksonville, Florida will keep your pulse moving. James Christopher Monger from "ALL MUSIC GUIDE" said: "....Torn from the same metal-Studded page as Staind, Fuel and "Enter Sandman"-era Metallica, Florida's Blistur has the bile and the bite of the Genre down..."...if this release is any indication of what their full-length as in store, there are plenty more surprises ahead".
Hal Hassal, Director of Convergence, CMT Digital Media and Music, MTV Networks said: "Got the Blistur msuic. Sounds awsome. Listened all the way through 3or 4 times then immediately connected with my colleagues at MTV, VH1 and URGE to make sure MTV Networks gets in on the ground floor as this band breaks large" You do NOT want to miss this show. A must see! |
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Mac Arnold and Plate Full O' Blues |
Thursday, October 18, 7:30 PM in the Grandstand. This is old school blues at its finest (Blues Revue Magazine) Mac Arnold's background includes working with bands like Muddy Waters, The Temptations, B.B.King, Eric Clapton. His bio reads like a who's who in the entertainment business. He played on John Lee Hooker's 'Live' album "Live at the Cafe' Au Go-Go" and Otis Spann's classic recording "The Blues Is Where It's At". This will be a show that you can not miss if you love great entertainment and fabulous Blues. The Show is FREE with gate admission to the Fair. |
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Demolition Derby-Friday Oct. 19 |
 Friday, October 19, 7:30 PM. Always a huge hit at the Fair, the Demolition Derby will feature local air personality Andy White and 96.7 FM the Buzzard as they sponsor the Derby. Entries can be found on this web site. This event is FREE with your paid gate admission to the Fair. |
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Demolition Derby-Sat. Oct. 20 |
Saturday, October 20, 7:30 PM Always a huge hit at the Fair, this exciting 2nd night of Demolition Derby will feature local air personality Charlie Munson from 92.5 FM WESC as sponsors of the Derby. Entries can be found on this web site. This event is FREE with your paid gate admission to the Fair. |
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Celebration Sunday Oct. 21 |
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PRESENTED BY ATTORNEY JEFFREY D. EZELL  Jeffrey D. Ezell
 
Celebration Sunday, October 21, 2:00 PM features the Atlanta-based Christian Rock Group, Iron for Clay, Greenville Southern Gospel group, Total Praise, Hands of Praise Music Ministry, a sign language and dance praise team from Fountain Inn, SC., Brady Smith and Unashamed,The Selah Dance Warriors and Revelation. The Show is FREE with gate admission to the Fair. |
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