The Greene County Fair kicked off on Tuesday with 4-H static entries and dog agility and runs through Monday morning with the junior fair premium breakfast and auction.
The grandstand entertainment on Friday is the popular Wright Rodeo followed by fireworks. Saturday night Ashley Barron and Chad Brock take the stage.
Contemporary country singer / songwriter Chad Brock was born and raised in Ocala, FL. He relocated to Nashville to work as a songwriter in 1998. Brock signed with Warner Bros. and issued his self-titled debut later that year. The second single, Ordinary Life, was a breakout hit, climbing into the country Top Five, and Lightning Does the Work was also moderately popular. Brock’s follow-up was 2000’s Yes!, and the title track — a story song about meeting
and romancing his wife — became his first country chart-topper, debuting at #1 on the Billboard chart.
Today, Chad is in the studio working on a new album and is the host of the new TV show, The Chad Brock Show. The Chad Brock Show will be airing on TCN (The Country Network) in 2023.
Ashley Barron opens for Brock. She puts on a great show that is sure to please the crowd.
There is a $10 admission for the grandstand entertainment.
A new event is Thirsty Thursday from 6 to 9 pm. There will be live music by Brian Congdon along with cider, craft beer, food and local vendors.
Free grounds attractions include the favorite Poppin’ Penelope Thursday through Sunday; and actor/juggler Rondini Magic Thursday through Saturday. Want-to-be cowboys can test their skills on the mechanical bull on Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Greene County Historical Society has planned four History Chats in the History Building on the fair grounds. Friday at 11 am is the Evolution of Farming in Greene County followed by the Fairgrounds Race Track at 1 pm.
Saturday the conversation at 11 am is Rippey Baseball. Country Schools will conclude the chats at 1 pm. Audience participation is welcome.
4-H and open class exhibitions will take place on Wednesday through Saturday. Wednesday is the poultry and dog show. Thursday the swine, rabbits and horses are judged.
Friday brings the sheep, goats, beef pen of three and pets into the ring. Saturday is the beef show.
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In between there are plenty of activities to occupy young and experienced fair goers: Knockerball inflatable games, story walk, barn yard games, bags tournament, pedal pull, bingo, kickball tournament, baby contest and more.
There are four candidates for 2023 Fair Queen: Elise Badger, Chanlyn Cunningham, Taylor McDowell and Shai Woodley. 2022 Fair Queen Hannah Curtis will crown her successor at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Clover Hall.
Meet your friends and enjoy a barbecue meal on Saturday at 5:30 pm with the Greene County Pork Producers and Greene County Lamb Producers. The Cattlemen’s Association will staff the grill on Friday at 5:30 pm with the Town and Country Band entertaining.
There are commercial exhibits as well as open class entries to view. There is no admission fee to view the fair.
For up-to-date information, check the fair website: www.greenecountyiowafair.com or facebook@greenecountyiowafair.com . ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal
