ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, July 26, 1996 TAG: 9607260012
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
DATELINE: DUBLIN
SOURCE: DONNA ALVIS-BANKS STAFF WRITER
What's a country fair without squealing pigs, homemade apple pies, Ferris wheels and lots of good country music?
A bust, that's what.
Expect a blast - not a bust - when the New River Valley Fair takes flight next week.
The fair, now in its 44th year, features a great lineup of rising country music stars, as well as some country music legends.
Wade Hayes, Ty England and Jeff Carson top the list of hot new singers at the fair. Lisa Daggs and Ken Holloway - new faces on the Christian country music scene - will be performing, too.
Grand Ole Opry stars Jim & Jesse will bring the Virginia Boys to the grandstand for a concert with the Osborne Brothers. The renowned old-time bluegrass musicians will play together in a special show Tuesday.
The musical entertainment is just part of the week's fun. Mike Clark's Lion and Tiger Show, a Family Animal Exhibit and (of course!) rousing rides are among the daily attractions.
An antique tractor pull is one of the preliminary activities Saturday to get the fair rolling. The midway opens Monday with carnival rides each day through Aug. 3.
Exhibit halls are open nightly, 5 to 10:30 p.m., starting Monday. The halls will open early at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 3. Flowers, baked goods, garden vegetables, needlework, artwork and handmade crafts are among the items on display throughout the week.
Livestock shows are scheduled each day, too. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will sponsor livestock competitions for youths. Winners automatically qualify for the state fair.
For dates, times and admission fees to all events at the New River Valley Fair, see the schedule in today's Current.
NEW RIVER VALLEY FAIR SCHEDULE
The New River Valley Fair will be held at the New River Valley Fairgrounds in Dublin. From Interstate 81, take Exit 98. The fairgrounds are four miles north of Dublin on Virginia 100. Call 674-1548 for more information.
SATURDAY
* 4 p.m.: Main gate opens for preliminary events.
* 5 p.m.: Antique tractor pull.
* Gate admission: Children under 6 admitted free. $3 for all others.
MONDAY
* 5 p.m.: Main gate opens.
* 6-11 p.m.: All-American Shows ride special. Pay one price, $10, plus gate admission.
* 7 p.m.: Youth goat show.
* 8 p.m.: Jeff Carson concert.
* Gate admission: Children 11 and under admitted free. $5 for others. Gate admission includes grandstand seating at the Jeff Carson concert. Free with handstamp.
TUESDAY
* 8:30 a.m.: American dairy goat show.
* 1 p.m.: Main gate opens.
* 1-2 p.m.: Free gate admission.
* 2 p.m.: Nigerian dwarf goat show.
* 2 p.m: All-American Shows ride special. Pay one price, $10, and ride until closing. Gate admission added after 2 p.m.
* 6 p.m.: Beauty pageant.
* 7 p.m.: Mount Tabor 4-H Vaulters.
* 8 p.m.: Jim & Jessie and The Osborne Brothers.
* Gate admission: Children 11 and under admitted free. $5 for others. Gate admission includes grandstand seating at the concert. Free with handstamp.
WEDNESDAY
* 8:30 a.m.: Nigerian dwarf goat show.
* 2 p.m.: Dairy show.
* 5 p.m.: Main gate opens.
* 6-11 p.m.: All-American Shows ride special. Pay one price, $10, plus gate admission.
* 6 p.m.: Pet show.
* 8 p.m.: Wade Hayes concert.
* Gate admission: Children 11 and under admitted free. $5 for others. Grandstand seating for the Wade Hayes concert is an additional $3 for adults. Tickets available at the grandstand ticket booth.
THURSDAY
* 5 p.m.: Main gate opens.
* 6-11 p.m.: All-American Shows ride special. Pay one price, $10, plus gate admission.
* 7:30 p.m.: Lamb and wool on parade.
* 8 p.m.: Horse pull.
* Gate admission: Children 11 and under admitted free. $5 for others. Gate admission includes grandstand seating at the 8 p.m. show.
AUG. 2
* 9 a.m.: Open sheep show contest.
* 2:30 p.m.: Stockman's contest.
* 5 p.m.: Main gate opens.
* 6 p.m.: Beef show.
* 6-11 p.m.: All-American Shows ride special. Pay one price, $10, plus gate admission.
* 8 p.m.: Ty England concert.
* Gate admission: Children 11 and under admitted free. $5 for others. Grandstand seating for the Ty England concert is an additional $3 for adults. Tickets available at the grandstand ticket booth.
AUG. 3
* 9 a.m.: Market lamb show.
* 1 p.m.: Main gate opens with free gate admission until 2 p.m.
* 2 p.m. until closing: All-American Shows ride special. Pay one price, $10, plus gate admission after 2 p.m.
* 7:30 p.m.: Terry Goffee concert.
* 8 p.m.: Christian country music concert with Lisa Daggs & Ken Holloway.
* Gate admission: Children 11 and under admitted free. $5 for others. Gate admission includes grandstand seating at the concerts. Free with handstamp.
LENGTH: Long : 124 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: 1. It's that time of year again! The rides will beby CNBspinning and the guitars will be twanging at this year's New River
Valley Fair. color ALAN KIM STAFF
2. Country crooner Jeff Carson ("Not On Your Love" and "The Car")
kicks off the musical entertainment with a concert Monday at 8 p.m.
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