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'Most popular fair on Earth' brings Lonestar
to Hillsdale
By Nicole Stanley
Collegian Reporter
"The
Most Popular Fair on Earth" is coming to town and Lonestar
is hopping on the wagon.
The Hillsdale County Fair, open
from Sept. 21-27, is adding several events to its annual tradition.
Perhaps the most anticipated event is the appearance of Lonestar,
a top country music band, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Lonestar has achieved many accolades
during their seven years together. Among
these are four awards from the Academy of Country Music, two
Country Music Association awards, two Billboard Awards and five
Grammy nominations.
If you haven't heard of Lonestar,
you are sure to have heard their number one song, "Amazed,"
playing on the radio. This hit solidified them as an internationally
recognized band and the group claims that it may have saved
them from losing their record deal.
Now, you may be wondering how
such an established band came to know about the Hillsdale fair.
Lonestar, distinguished by their
willingness to play at local fairs and charity events, decided
to make Hillsdale its next stop after being chosen by the committee
and contacted by the fair's agent.
"I am super excited that
such a big-time band is coming to Hillsdale," sophomore
Leah Alphin said. "What better things are there to do on
a Saturday night than see Lonestar live?"
Tickets for the show are $28.00
per adult and may be purchased at the Hillsdale County Fair
Box Office or call at any Ticket Plus store at 1-800-585-3737.
Besides Lonestar's concert, many
other additions have been made to the 153-year-old fair.
For the first time this year,
an exotic animal display, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, will
be available with the general admission fee of the fair.
At this exhibit, people will be
able to hold and bottle feed many exotic animals, including
tiger cubs.
If you're looking for some new
thrills in Hillsdale, the fair has added a ride, called "The
Slingshot Drop Tower," a mix between a bungee jump and
a traditional roller coaster.
The cost of this ride is in addition
to the general admission fees.
In addition to the many rides
at the fair, you will also find open class animal judging, tractor
pulls, and of course, the demolition derby. The Hillsdale College
Republicans will also be there helping the County Republicans
run their booth.
On the Web: www.hillsdalecountyfair.org
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