
Confederate Railroad
Thursday, October 3rd
8:00 pm W. Main Street Stage
FIRST 100 SEATS RESERVED FOR $15.00 EACH - CALL THE FAIR OFFICE FOR TICKETS
Tickets for Confederate Railroad go on sale September 1, 2024
Overnight sensation - One of the most over-used and misapplied coronations ever. It's been used to describe CONFEDERATE RAILROAD in that very manner.
In the case of Railroad, it most often refers to the frenzy that surrounded the mega-hit "Trashy Women". From lead singer, Danny Shirley's perspective, "We weren't an overnight sensation; 'Trashy Women' was."
The highlight of Lucky to Be Alive is a 20th Anniversary edition of 'Trashy Women'. It features guest stars Willie Nelson, John Anderson, Colt Ford, Jerry Glanville, Trigger and Cowboy.
Ploughing new ground is the first-ever bluegrass track 'Don't Feel As Young As I Used To' featuring Dan Tominski. "Bluegrass is something I've always admired but never felt good enough to play," Danny observes.
It's an evolutionary fact of life that bands change. Today's line-up is Danny in his role as Cub Scout leader and lead vocals, March Dufresne on drums, Rusty Hendrix on lead guitar, Mo Thaxton on bass and Joey Recker on keyboards. As continuing homage to partnership, Rusty played a number of Miss Kitty's bands and Mo was an integral part of Dr. Hook. Mark has been a part of the Railroad mix for more than 30 years while Joey is on the road for the first time after retiring from the military.
Hardly the end of the tracks, Lucky to Be Alive is an up-to-date, unbridled take-on-real-life-fully-lived. It's true to its roots and its reflection of the community Danny and the band reached out to, connected with and continues to entertain for at least 100 nights a year.
What we can count on is that the railroad rolls on. While the existing tracks give some clue and where they are going, what is discovered along the way is a treat.
2024 Fair Entertainment

FARMER TRAVIS
October 3, 4, 5
Three shows a day and traveling the fairgrounds!
Farmer Travis will bring smiles to fairgoers with his balloons, juggling, magic and comedy.

RISING STAR MARTIAL ARTS
Tuesday, October 1
7:00 pm Central Park
Instructors, competition team members and students of Rising Star Martial Arts will be performing. Bring your family and friends to watch this highly entertaining and educational demonstration of martial arts skill. Rising Star Martial Arts now offers classes in Loudonville and Millersburg!

NEVER SURRENDER
Friday, October 4
7:30 pm West Main Street Stage
We are a high energy cover rock band, a tribute to the 70s and 80s.
Jason - lead vocal, Brad - lead guitar, Mike - bass guitar and Chris - drums

CEDAR VALLEY CLOGGERS
Saturday, October 5
1:00 pm West Main Street Stage
The Cedar Valley Cloggers are a dance group whose mission is to preserve traditional Appalachian clogging. Based in Wooster, Ohio, the group has been dancing for over 40 years. Traditional old-time fiddle music and traditional costumes are used for performances. Dances are performed in lines, mixers, squares, or sets, and are fun and energetic. The Cedar Valley Cloggers have danced not only in and around Ohio, but in several other states and Austria! They offer classes for beginners, children, and performance clogging.
Visit the group at cedarvalleycloggers.com and on Facebook.

SHINING STARS DANCE STUDIO
Saturday, October 5
2:00 pm West Main Street Stage
