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Fair days have arrived
By Bill Hankins
The Paris News
Published September 29, 2009
Red River Valley Fair will officially open to the public at 6 p.m. today at the Lamar County Fairgrounds with new shows, new activities and a variety of main stage musical talent.
Tonight is Gospel Night and the music begins at 7 p.m.
Visitors to the fair can pull up their chairs to the smooth tones of the Bolton Trio, Rock Solid and Song Masters.
Wednesday, Singer Merrol Ray takes the stage at 6:30 p.m.
Ray is one of those Texas voices and personalities so flavored by his past that most folks have at least heard of him before they hear him sing.
His name is synonymous with Northeast Texas music, with a voice that bellows a soothing but captivating tone.
That voice finds its inspiration in mainly rock and southern rock.
Singer Brandon Jenkins and his group will perform at 8 p.m. on the main stage.
His music began in Stillwater, Okla., the place many hail as the “Mecca” Of Red Dirt Music, Jenkins defines music with a message.
Jenkins’ new album “Brothers Of The Dirt” shows his unique talent.
Longtime favorite country singer Gene Watson will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday.
He needs no introduction to local audiences. He grew up in Lamar County and has been a favorite here for many years.
Hard 2 Get Bluegrass Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Starting today, a new feature has been added for youngsters.
Hundreds of pumpkins have been placed in the Coliseum, along with tables, coloring materials and decorator items. Youngsters can pick a pumpkin, decorate it and take it home for free.
The Century 21 carnival has new rides this year and youngsters will get the thrill of the midway on all six days of the fair.
New shows this year at the fair include Ham Bone Express, a group of racing pigs that scurry around a track after a reward of an Oreo cookie, and the Kent Family Magic Circus, a talented seven-member family that performs many feats to entertain audiences.
There’s a petting zoo featuring farm animals, pony rides, roving entertainment by the likes of Gator the Clown, Cato’s Antique Car and others.
There is more fair food than ever before, from corny dogs to barbecue to funnel cakes and much more.
The George Robinson Memorial Chili Cook-Off Saturday will add more taste to the fair.
The Home and Garden Showcase in Building B offers an abundance of winning entries, including one of the largest quilt shows ever.
There are exhibits from the commercial exhibits to the community exhibits.
Fair officials are expecting one of the largest turnouts ever, and director Tim Masters is looking to the cooler weather to bring in record audiences.
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