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Bureau County Fair Aug. 21-25, 2019

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164TH BUREAU COUNTY FAIR | AUG. 21-25 | BUREAU COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | PRINCETON

Fair filled with attractions for all interests Entertainment and agriculture, plus roaring tractors and demo derby cars BCR STAFF news@bcrnews.com PRINCETON — Here’s a schedule of events for the 164th Bureau County Fair, which runs from Aug. 21 to 25 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton.

Fair officials note that acts and schedules are subject to change; people are encouraged to check at the fair office for schedule updates during the fair. The fair’s website is www.bureaucountyfair.com, from which this schedule was compiled.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 • Noon — Gates open.

• Daily — Farmer for a Day, Exhibit Hall 4, adjacent to the Allen Building.

• Daily — Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, chain saw artist.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Al and Jeannie Brown, jazz combo, Hospitality Tent.

• 5-10 p.m. — Carnival by North American Midway Entertainment, carnival area.

• 5-10 p.m. — Beer garden, near grandstand.

• 5 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 5:30 p.m. — Second Story Youth Night and Talent Show, grandstand.

• 7 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 7:30-9 p.m. — Generics Combo — ’50s, ’60s Swing, Country and Rock, Hospitality Tent.

• 7:30 p.m. — Rockland Road in Concert (formerly Martin Family Circus), grandstand.

• 9 p.m. — Cake Walk, Fair Office.

Thursday, Aug. 22 • Daily — Farmer for a Day, Exhibit Hall 4, adjacent to the Allen Building.

• Daily — Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, chain saw artist.

• 9:30 a.m. — Dairy Show.

• Noon — Exhibit halls open.

• Noon-2:30 p.m. — Bingo and refreshments, Hospitality Tent.

• 3-4 p.m. – Jack Ness — Variety Music, Hospitality Tent.

• 5-10 p.m. — Carnival by North American Midway Entertainment, carnival area.

• 5-10 p.m. — Beer garden, near grandstand.

• 5 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 5-6 p.m. — Sweet County — Acous-

Map courtesy Bureau County Fair tical Country Bluegrass Music, Hospitality Tent.

• 6 p.m. — Rabbits, Open Show.

• 6 p.m. — Goats, Open Show.

• 7 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 7-9 p.m. — Generics Combo — ’50s, ’60s Swing, Country and Rock, Hospitality Tent.

• 7:30 p.m. — Gary Allan in Concert, grandstand.

• 9 p.m. — Cake Walk, Fair Office.

Friday, Aug. 23 • Daily — Farmer for a Day, Exhibit Hall 4, adjacent to the Allen Building.

• Daily — Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, chain saw artist.

• 10 a.m. — Draft Horse Show — Halter Classes, McCutchan Arena.

• 1 p.m. – Draft Horse Show — Hitch Classes, McCutchan Arena.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Rich Selquist — Acoustical Single Variety Music, Hospitality Tent.

• 5-10 p.m. — Carnival by North American Midway Entertainment, carnival area.

• 5-10 p.m. — Beer garden, near grandstand.

• 5 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 5:30 p.m. — Tractor Pulls, grandstand.

• 6 p.m. — Steve Hargis — Country Music, Hospitality Tent.

• 7:30 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 8-9:30 p.m. — Last Call Band — Variety Classic Rock, Hospitality Tent.

• 9 p.m. — Cake Walk, Fair Office.

• 8 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 8-10 p.m. — 212 Band — Variety Music, Hospitality Tent.

• 9 p.m. — Cake Walk, Fair Office.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Sunday, Aug. 25

• Daily — Farmer for a Day, Exhibit Hall 4, adjacent to the Allen Building.

• Daily — Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, chain saw artist.

• 8 a.m. — NBHA Horse Speed Show, McCutchan Arena.

• 9 a.m. — Poultry Show.

• 10 a.m. — Beef and Steer, Open Show.

• 10 a.m. — Sheep Show.

• Noon-4 p.m. — Bureau County Fair BBQ Rib Cook-Off, Goat Barn.

• Noon-2 p.m. — Generics Goodies Band — ’50s, ’60s Swing, Country and Rock, Hospitality Tent.

• 1-10 p.m. — Carnival by North American Midway Entertainment, carnival area.

• 2 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 3-10 p.m. — Beer garden, near Grandstand.

• 4-5 p.m. — Marshall Putnam Stark Show Choir, Hospitality Tent.

• 4:30 p.m. — Power Wheels demo derby.

• 5 p.m. — Demolition derby, grandstand.

• 6 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 6-7 p.m. — Henry Torpedo Boys — Bluegrass, Hospitality Tent.

• Daily — Farmer for a Day, Exhibit Hall 4, adjacent to the Allen Building.

• Daily — Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, chain saw artist.

• 10 a.m. — Open Horse Show, McCutchan Arena.

• 10 a.m. — Junior Beef Show.

• 10 a.m. — Swine Show.

• 11:45 a.m. — Anita Reno — Variety, Hospitality Tent.

• Noon — Wild World of Animals.

• Noon — Free watermelon, Hospitality Tent.

• 1-6 p.m. — Carnival by North American Midway Entertainment, carnival area.

• 1-2 p.m. — Bureau County Barbershop Chorus, Hospitality Tent.

• 1 p.m. — Bureau County Tribute to Veterans, grandstand.

• 2 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 2:30 p.m. — Chainsaw Carving and Queen’s Pie Auctions.

• 2:30-3:15 p.m. — Anita Reno — Variety, Hospitality Tent.

• 4 p.m. — Wild World of Animals.

• 4:30-5 p.m. — DJ Fill Music, Hospitality Tent.

• 5 p.m. — Fine Arts entries released.

164TH BUREAU COUNTY FAIR | AUG. 21-25 | BUREAU COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | PRINCETON

He’s known for vocals that smolder, rebellious lyrics, raucous live performances PRINCETON — Country music star Gary Allan will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Bureau County Fair’s annual country music concert.

All tickets are being sold online at www. bureaucountyfair.com. For complete ticket information, including ticket prices, see www.bureaucountyfair.com.

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way.

Allan re-signed with Universal Music Group Nashville in 2016, the label home for the entirety of his career that spans more than 20 years.

He is currently finishing up work for his upcoming EMI Nashville release. His previous album, “Set You Free,” topped the Bill-

board 200 (Pop Chart), a career first for Allan.

The album also made its debut at the top of the Billboard Country Album chart (for the fourth time in a row), and produced his fifth No. 1 country radio chart topper with “Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain.”

The California native released his first album, “Used Heart for Sale,” in 1996 and since then has released eight additional studio albums selling more than 8 million albums, 10 million tracks, been certified platinum on three back-to-back albums and been certified gold five times.

Allan has five No. 1 hits at country radio, 14 Top 10 hits to his credit and amassed more than 1.8 billion total streams.

He’s described as “dark and dreamy” in Entertainment Weekly, “soulful and rough around the edges” in Playboy and deemed a “maverick” by Rolling Stone. He sells out venues as a headliner from New York to L.A., appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Live with Kelly and Michael” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

He has also landed on the covers of Country Weekly, Pollstar and People magazine.

The 164th Bureau County Fair will run Aug. 21-25 in Princeton.

Country music star Gary Allan, with his signature blend of smoldering vocals and rebellious lyrics, will perform Aug. 22 at the Bureau County Fair in Princeton.

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164TH BUREAU COUNTY FAIR | AUG. 21-25 | BUREAU COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | PRINCETON

Highlights of the fair’s grandstand events

BY GOLDIE RAPP grapp@bcrnews.com

A flagman signals the start of a heat at last year’s demolition derby. This year’s demolition derby begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the grandstand.

Here’s a review of grandstand highlights for the 164th Bureau County Fair, which runs Aug. 21-25 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 The second annual talent show provided by Second Story Teen Center teens will start at 5:30 p.m.

“This has been an opportunity for the fair to partner with a local organization that we couldn’t be prouder to support. Last year’s talent show was a great success,” Kyle Burrows, fair board president, said.

Following the talent show, back by popular demand, Rockland Road will perform at 7:30 p.m. Folks will remember them from two years ago as the Martin Family Circus.

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Thursday, Aug. 22 Country music performer Gary Allan will take center stage in the grandstand at 7:30 p.m.

“I think this is going to be a larger scale show than what we’ve done in the past,” Burrows said.

“It’s a high-energy show, and I think it will be something all ages will definitely enjoy.”

Friday, Aug. 23 The annual truck and tractor pull will rev its engines at 5:30 p.m.

“Folks always look forward to this tradition. We don’t move it around a whole lot, because of that,” Burrows said.

Saturday, Aug. 24 The demolition derby will be back with 80-plus cars. The event begins at 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25 Sunday at the fair will look a lot different this year. The fair board decided to do a Salute to Veterans event and has partnered with Flags of Freedom and Illinois Valley Quilts of Valor to create a program that honors veterans — past, present and future.

Flags of Freedom will give a presentation on the four flags that fly out by Interstate 80, Illinois Valley Quilts of Valor will be presenting quilts to area veterans, and local dignitaries have been invited to speak.

The fair is also honoring veterans by allowing free admission into the fair. Burrows said the fair board wanted to take a step further in recognizing the sacrifices they have made for their country.

A new Quilts of Valor category has

also been added to the fair exhibitor entries.

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For a full list of fair events, visit www.BureauCountyFair.com.

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Kendra Cain (center) was crowned the 2019 Miss Bureau County Fair Queen, Emilee Merkel (left) was crowned the 2019 Junior Miss Bureau County Fair Queen and Addysen Klingenberg (right) was crowned the 2019 Little Miss Bureau County Fair Queen at the annual pageant on Aug. 4. The trio will reign over the 164th Bureau County Fair, which will run from Aug. 21 to 25 at the fairgrounds in Princeton.

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