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Main Stage
BEAT THE HEAT!
All main stage events take place inside the air-conditioned arena.
Main Stage sponsored by Tennessee Commerce Bank
Pig Pitch
August 6th – 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Tennessee Commerce Bank
Cheer on the county and city mayors of Williamson County as they compete to be the champion pig pitcher. Watch as they pitch the bean bag pigs a prescribed distance into an hole of challenging size and distance. The pitch off will start immediately following the ribbon cutting which is at 5:30 p.m.
Savannah Jack – Welcome Back!
Friday, August 6th – 7:30 p.m.
From playing honky-tonks on lower Broadway in Nashville, to opening arena dates for John Fogerty, Vince Gill, and the legendary Kenny Rogers, Savannah Jack has honed their skills as outstanding live entertainers who captivate audiences from the very first note. The trio’s extraordinary three-part vocal harmonies, superior musicianship, and fresh, new sound is poised to take country music by storm. Visit www.savannahjack.com for more info.
Click the play button below to hear Savannah Jack’s new single “I Know”
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Scott-Ellis School of Irish Dance
Saturday, August 7th – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
We are a Certified Irish Step Dance School located in Middle Tennessee offering classes in both traditional and modern Irish Step Dancing for ages 3-adult in the Middle Tennessee area. We have been performing in Middle, TN since 1997 and are excited to return to the Williamson County Fair. Come on out and enjoy some very traditional and modern Irish step dancing which will include live musicians playing for the dancers! Please click here to visit them online.
Battle of the Bands
Saturday, August 7 - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The 4th year of Battle of the Bands Musical Showcase will feature high school garage bands competing for prizes and cash awards as well as the announcement of the annual Character Under Construction Poster Contest winners. Past years’ contestants have showcased various musical styles and reflect the principles espoused by Character Under Construction. Character Under Construction is a group of Williamson County residents whose concern is to raise public awareness and the practice of good character in children and adults.
The Kadillacs
Saturday, August 7th – 7:00 p.m.
Since forming in 1985, The Kadillacs have performed for countless public and private events across entire nation playing songs from ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” to Pink’s “Get The Party Started” to Elvis’s “Jailhouse Rock”. Please click here to visit them online, hear their music and see their playlist.
Pageants – Petite Miss, Fairest of the Fair, Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Teen Miss
Sunday, Aug. 8th – 3:00 p.m.
Participating builds self-esteem, confidence, and poise, as well as self discipline and character. The Williamson County Fair is gearing up for the elegant portion of the fair…the Williamson County Fair Pageants and Baby Contest, which will be held on Sunday, August 8th, 2010. We encourage Williamson County girls from babies to 20 years of age to participate in the Fair Pageants, and the Baby Contests. The Williamson County Fair Pageant system helps young women across Williamson County set goals for themselves, and give them confidence to achieve their dreams. This not only gives the contestants confidence on how to carry themselves with stage experience, but also helps in many situations in a contestants young life. All contestants entering the pageants and baby contests will receive a beautiful Crown, and a gorgeous Rose.
Please click here to visit the pageant page for more information.
Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Shawn Klush, with Dan Lentino and special guests The Fabulous Ambassadors
Monday, August 9th - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Atmos Energy
Back by popular demand, Shawn Klush will be appearing on the Main Stage with Dan Lentino and The Fabulous Ambassadors. Said to be “The Closest Thing to the King in Concert,” Shawn Klush has quickly emerged as the world’s #1 Elvis tribute artist. With his smooth moves and steady sound, Shawn has won several awards for his imitation of musical idol, Elvis Presley. For more information visit www.shawnklush.net or www.ambassadorshows.com.
No special ticket is required for Elvis this year. The concert is included in the price of admission to the Fair.
Sing Your Heart out – Vocal Competition
Tuesday, August 10th - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners
Finals of the Sing You’re Heart Out competition. Competitors range in age from Kindergarten to twelfth grade and will sing in categories ranging from country to rock. Competition is open to all Tennessee residents. Preliminary auditions will be held before the fair at locations to be determined. For more information on preliminaries, cost, prizes and locations, please click here.
Chuck Wicks with special guest Jordyn Shellhart
Wednesday, August 11th – 8:00 p.m.
Williamson County’s own Chuck Wicks, singer of “Stealing Cinderella” and “All I Ever Wanted” will perform at home at the Williamson County Fair. Opening for Chuck is Jordyn Shellhart, a 16 year old singer song writer. Jordyn has been in the studio and just finished recording her debut CD “ In A Room.”
To hear music and find out more, please visit Chuck Wicks and Jordyn Shellhart online.
Gospel Night
August 12th – 7:00 p.m.
Performances by Community of Faith Gospel Trio, In His Image, Brothers in Christ, and Josh and Ashley Franks.
Ryan Ross
Friday, August 13 – 6:30 p.m.
Ryan’s love for the Nashville stage has landed him spots opening for some of country’s biggest stars such as, Justin Moore. This spring, all those years of singing in churches, festivals and honky tonks paid off with the release of his first single Thank God For You and Me. Visit www.ryanrossmusic.com.
Click the play button below to hear Ryan’s new single “Good Old Days”
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Cole Phillips
Friday, August 13th – 8:30 p.m.
Cole Phillips, Middle Tennessee’s own, blends blues, rock and country into his incredible moving vocals and a guitar that is seldom heard these days.
Cole strives to expand his music to not only challenge himself but also, to create a more vibrant, soulful sound that moves people.
Listen to his music, check out photos and find out more about Cole online at ColePhillips.net.
Verizon Wireless Text Messaging Contest
Saturday, August 14 – 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Verizon Wireless
Test your texting speed and accuracy at the Text Messaging Contest.
Click here to download Text Messaging Contest rules.
The Exotics
Saturday, August 14th – 7:00 p.m.
Mention “The Exotics” to many Nashville and Middle Tennessee natives who were coming of age in the ‘60s and early ‘70s and they immediately recall good times. Good times at high school dances, outdoor driveway “combos” at a friend’s house, summer pool parties, and college fraternity and sorority events.
Billy Adair, Jeff Cook, Glenn Crowell and Loy Hardcastle play together on a dozen gigs a year, along with Robert Early and Steve Smartt, who joined the Exotics horn section in the late ‘60s. It’s a time to “party with everybody you ever knew,” and the dance floor is always crowded.