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At just 29 years old, Eagleson is a big name on the international country music scene, boasting 300M+ global streams and 115M+ views on YouTube since the debut of his self-titled album in 2020. His 2018 debut single, “Got Your Name On It,” has since become the first debut single by a Canadian artist to go PLATINUM. Eagleson is on the main music stage on Saturday, August 31st at 8 pm

On Sunday, September 1st, Brett Kissel will bring his entertaining brand of music to the stage Kissel’s extraordinary rise to superstardom in the Canadian country music scene “Started With ASong” over ten years ago. With three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Goldcertified albums, and 17 Top-10 radio hits, he has become one of the country’s most celebrated artists He’s performed with legends such as Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley and is well known for his genre-defying collaborations.

Last year’s country performance by Tim Hicks attracted over 10,000 country music fans and Warner expects this year’s numbers to be similar – if not more While it’s too early to bank on it, Warner notes the 2-week weather forecast is looking pretty good so far!

The country show will be set up in similar fashion to last year The VIP area (open to 19+ only) will be home to the beer garden and lawn games. It will be the only licensed area during the concerts The VIP area for both nights of concerts will open at 6 pm – two hours before the show begins

Motocross and racing fans have plenty of reasons to buy fair tickets this year with the return of the ever-popular Freestyle Motocross at 3 pm and 5 pm on Friday, August 30th , 3 pm and 6 pm on Saturday, August 31, 3 pm and 6 pm on Sunday, September 1st and 3 pm on Monday, September 2nd . The Demo Derby - Mini Smash & Pro Stock – hits the main grandstands at 7 pm on Friday

As for family-specific entertainment, all the popular guests you love will be returning this year – Barry O Kids Show, The Glass Slipper princesses and Erick Traplin. New to the roster is Captain Corbin, the funniest, friendliest, most magical pirate you’d ever want to meet! He ‘sails’ all over Canada performing interactive pirate themed magic shows that draws laughter from children of all ages. Also new to the Paris Fair is Meet the Keepers, a wildlife rescue centre, who will be offering educational and interactive presentations.

All this excitement is sure to make you hungry, and luckily, the Paris Fair has a variety of vendors offering all the delicious carnival-style food you would expect –Pogos, fries, cotton candy, taffy, funnel cakes and more. If it’s a homecooked meal you’re craving, no need to rush home and go through all the effort of cooking a balanced supper. Just stop by the G.H. Exhibition Centre (main fair building) where the Homecraft Division ladies will be selling their delicious tried and true fair meals. The Homecraft Committee will serve a chicken dinner on Friday, meatloaf dinner on Saturday and roast beef dinner on Sunday

For more information on the Paris Fair including a full schedule of events, visit their website

Local, classic rock cover band, Frisky Business will be entertaining in the VIP area Saturday, August 31! Get this add-on now, limited tickets available! Enjoy live music, lawn games, and our beer garden before, during, and after the Jade Eagleson concert.