Does anyone know the Rock County 4-H Fair Parade theme for 2010?

It't the 4-h fair of course there's country music! I show dairy cattle at the rock county fair and I do like the entertainment alot especially the (Country music) because that is all they have for a line up and should only be. I can't wait to see Jake Owen this year!

mrbadger12 you made me laugh, talk about a blast from the past - SLICKs????? LOL

ALSO, if I knew of a band that I was even remotely into seeing and it was close enough to home, I would TOTALLY travel to see them; I would even PAY to separately to get into the grandstand. Maybe they should charge people to get into the grandstand to help pay for the entertainment?!

What I cannot seem to understand with the entertainment with the Rock County 4-H fair is, what is so wrong with a VARIETY of music?! I totally get that this is a 4-H fair and is mostly country-oriented; awesome, I get it. But out of 6 days, why is it all the same type of music. I can probably guess who's going to be our entertainment before it's even announced; it's that predictable. Doesn't the board understand that they NEED to appeal to the younger people around here? THEY are the ones who are spending the money. Back in the day, I used to LOVE going for the entertainment at the fair; Marky Mark, Tiffany, The Jets, 'N Sync.....to get bands like that anywhere close to home, kids are gonna pay. It's that simple. What is so wrong with change; lets be done with the 'has-beens' and the 'never-will-be's....' If the fair can bring in more money then we can have better entertainment; it's that simple.

This is why all the other celebrations, such as RiverFest, get more people attending. I do like the rodeo though. That should be interesting. JMO

Check out the Walworth County fair , much better than anything Rock County has ever put on.

The people of Rock county will never change. You've got board members that are 50+ and book whatever country band meets their budget. Try listening to the people for once. I agree with the other person that suggested we ask people at the gate what they would prefer to hear for next year. Something different then an ALL COUNTRY lineup please!

"snazzy - does that mean you're not going to be at the fair? What if Justin Timberlake was there? That would rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Maybe the ADULTS don't want to be trampled by 12 year olds!!!

i'll go too beloit river fest see the rockers,rock county fair country musik ,milw summerfest, rockford waterfront get a life people,not the end of the world.

While I understand that country music is a big draw, it would be nice to see at least a bit of variety once every few years or so. There actually is other music out there that pulls people in, too. Old Settlers Days in Rockton, IL, this July will over a little spice. Actually a pretty decent lineup for the little town south of the border! This was in the Beloit paper the other day:

Gokey, Rossdale, Uncle Kracker among musical entertainment.

ROCKTON — “American Idol” finalist and former Beloit choir director Danny Gokey will return to the Stateline Area this summer.
He and other nationally renowned singers Gavin Rossdale, Uncle Kracker and Justin Moore round out the lineup for the Old Settlers Days festival taking place from July 15- 18. Online ticket pre-sales start March 12.
“People wanted more diversification in music, so that’s what we did this year,” said Josh Brown, the entertainment director for the festival. Last year all the headlining acts were country artists, but this year features more of a variety, Brown said.

For the rest of the story:

http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/...

G-fan....you want bubbles? LOL

Everyone here has a right to their opinion. Telling people whose opinions differ from yours to "get involved" is not realistic. You like it, they don't.
It's like every story in here. People have differing opinions.
Sorry, I don't really like Country Music. I can say that and still not want to get involved with the board because I disagree. Get your panties out of your crack.

I usually go to the fair to check out the animals. That's about it. It's too expensive to have the kids ride the rides or blow money on games. We walk, look, eat and go.

Spunk, you are correct. Part of the reason that more rock acts aren’t at the fair is because they are more costly. But what most people don’t realize is that its more than just the cost of the act. The Fair provides meals (2-3 per day from 5-25 people at each meal), as well as food for the dressing room, and sometimes a little food for the bus. Plus, the Fair has to provide a hotel room (or two or four) for them to use while they are in town. There are a lot of costs that go into getting an act at the fair that add up fast. Also, the acts have to be “family appropriate” (for the most part), as this is a 4H Fair, which means its “for the kids,” so that can limit what kinds of acts can be brought in as well.
Wow. Mrbadger. You know nothing about me, and are far, far off in your estimations. I have never set foot in GM, don’t eat McDonald’s, nor do I frequent DD. I am far from that. But who/what I am has nothing to do with the topic at hand.
I guarantee you don’t have a clue what the fair board does. Their job is never ending. They meet year-round and do the best job they can to provide the best entertainment possible while trying to stay out of the red zone. Like I said before, country acts bring in the money. The other acts don’t.
Yeah, the Midway is a rip-off, but the Fair doesn’t set those prices, Farrow Amusements does, so there is nothing that the Fair can do about that. And its not the Sheriff’s job to run people for warrants. Its their job to try to make sure nothing stupid happens, and they can only do so much. Remember, the rest of the county needs them as well.
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Thank you, Spunk. Moonstone, I love country music and have never watched a NASCAR race in my life. :D Don’t judge people based on their music preferences. Snazzy, go pop a Prozac or something. You have issues apparently. You come on here and personally attack people you don’t know just because you don’t like country music; that’s very mature of you! If this county were full of rock fans, then the fair would continue to book rock acts, but its not. That is proven every time the board attempts to book one; attendance is down for the day. These acts are not “nobodys or has-beens” as others have pointed out. They are fairly new acts, each of which has had one or more hits and have won awards. They will bring in a great crowd. I never mentioned in my post that the fair “is making record breaking sales and profits.” I said that it is a business and needs to make money. Country acts help to do that; rock acts don’t. As for you calling me a “bold face liar” and “dummy,” again, very mature of you. You said that a “full line up of country will not sell.” You are wrong. Every year it sells. You are a bitter person, and all because you don’t like country music.
BeenThere is correct. Michelle Branch did cancel at the last minute. And when Foreigner was originally supposed to perform one of the members had to have an emergency surgery so they couldn’t make it. But they were there the next year, right in the middle of their European Tour, to ensure that they didn’t let the fair down.
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Like I said in my last entry-the fair board should be completely fired as the same with congress! Either side, they're all phonies and crooks INCLUDING your beloved Feingold! Anyhow, Jaje, I feel sorry for you if you really think the board did a hell of a job! Must be one of those out of work GM retreads that shops at Walmart, sit at McD's on Milton Ave having free coffee all day, then sits by Dunkin Donut thinking Slicks will reappear! Don't get me wrong, Slicks was cool and had great food! But, get REAL! The fair is SUPPOSED to be for EVERYONE! Not just for people who like country music-It's called-mix it up!!! The one thing I see no one is commenting on is the prices/ripoff the carnival is! 2 and 3 bucks for a 2 minute kiddie ride? Are you serious? 5 bucks to knock in pool balls for a stuffed animal that cost 22 cents made in China? Farrow(now Midwest I think) is nothing but a con and a bunch of losers that can't get a real job because they have felonies or warrants. Not all but, most are based out of Florida, Too bad the Sheriff's dept don't do their job and run these people for warrants. Oh, better not, they might arrest the person who runs the "pop a balloon" game!

What about a Lawrence Welk tribute band?

Like it or not, this lineup will prevent all the thuggery that goes on in Beloit.

I'm no country fan and haven't been to the Rock County fair is years, mainly because I never thought it was worth the admission price.

The long and the short of it is that Rock County isn't a huge destination for rock music acts to begin with, especially in this age of expensive tickets. Does anyone want to see nostalgia rock acts? I find them about as interesting as country music.

What is needed is a stage for local bands on one night, or partial night. It's called supporting your community.

I meant don't have a corenary

snazzy...be quiet!!! if you aint going to fair, then stop complaining!!!! That would be just more room for the people who do want to see the entertainment!!!

breath in - breath out - breath in - breath out. Ok snazzy calm down and down have a corenary. We get you do not like the country music line up and that you will not be attending the fair..fine, but please don't lump us all together with those that you mentioned in the post that was removed. There is no need for getting that upset and name calling.
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I honestly and truly hope you enjoy your other fairs and festivals. I hope you are able to enjoy whatever kind of music you like.

snazzy - does that mean you're not going to be at the fair? What if Justin Timberlake was there? That would rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you're. remember to breathe. :)

Oh and Tracey Lawrence isn't a hasbeen. He's had recent hits. Jake Owen and Steel Magnolia have both been nominated for several country music awards. Jamey Johnson has had several nominations as well, but he took home an award for best song of the year in 2009. You don't sound much like a country music fan so I don't understand why you bother trying to act like an expert on the subject. I do agree with you, however, that there should be more rock acts. If there isn't, I'm thinkin' it's because we can't afford to bring them here.

wow. snazzyj. take a breath, man. it's just a county fair. you don't have to go for the entertainment. you can go for the rides and games and junk. maybe you can win yourself one of those stress balls so when you feel yourself gettin' your panties in a bunch over somethin' as nonconsequential as this year's line-up, you can squeeze it and find your happy place. :)

Snazzy...think about this for a minute -- a few years back, Michelle Branch (when she was a pop artist) was scheduled to perform at the fair. Nearly at the last minute, she cancelled her contract because she'd gotten too big for her britches and decided that she was "too good" for a county fair. Except for a serious illness, I don't remember any country act cancelling at the last minute.

Snazzy...shut your dorito chute. Jake Owen, Steel Magnolia and Jamey Johnson are far from Nobody's or Has-Beens. If you don't like the fair lineup, then don't go. It will leave more room for those of us that do enjoy the top-notch entertainment that the fair brings here.

linking country music to conservatism is about the same as saying all liberals are mdma popping ravers. you're all idiots and your stupidity is amusing to say the least.
GOOD LINE UP FAIR BOARD! KEEP IT UP!
how can you afford to go to the fair if you don't have a job?

amen jajeja. amen.

No Bob Dylan, then no gazettefan!

OK, so I didn't bother to read all of the responses, but I will respond anyhow, having read enough to know that 99.9% of you know nothing about how the RC4H Fair works. I work very closely with the entertainment at the fair, so I have an idea of what goes on.

This is one hell of a line-up, first off. These acts will bring in lots of revenue for the fair, which is required to keep operating. The fair makes money from all of the vendors, the rides, and most of all a nice chunk from merchandies sales. There have to be people there for the show to sell merchandise, and thus, to make money.

Have any of you that are complaining about this lineup ever been to the fair on a night that is not having a country act? If you have been, then you would know that the crowds are much, MUCH smaller, thus bringing in a lot less revenue for the fair. The fair is a business. It must make money to operate.

The Fair Board has done a great job trying to incorporate different types of music and entertainment into the week, while also working within their budget. Believe me, I've seen the contracts for these acts and some of them aren't cheap. Its usually the ones that you would think are going to be the least expensive that cost the most (ie: Loverboy).

The fact is, YES this county is FULL of country music fans. That is proven and reaffirmed every year when the people from this county flock the the RC4H Fair for the acts that the Fair Board works so hard to get to come to OUR county.

I think some people need some chill pills.

I won't go. Country is the "Gateway" to NASCAR
RAmen

How about some opening musical artists that showcase local performing artists like Greg Winkler.

gonefishin - Kind of like what the republicans did with the Iraq war?

This is probably a good time to change the U.S.Postal Poll---and ask how many people will attend the Rock County 4-H fair this year.
I understand the economic reasoning. I also understand the concept of country music artists and a County Fair.
{It does not mean I have to like the concept, nor the consistancy of quality.}

should be think not thing LOL

Snazzy you many be right fair attnedance may be at a all time low this year, but don't you thing the state of the ecconmy would have A LOT to do with it, rather than just the entertainment? Good grief if people do not have a job, they more than likely will save what they can to live on rather than go to the fair.
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I am glad that you decided to fill out the survey, maybe next you could run for a fair board position so that you can help change things. \Maybe then too you will see that time after time surveys, polls etc come back all with wanting more of a country music line up. The fair is listening, they book acts that A) people have asked for B) ones that they can afford and C) ones that are generally family friendly.
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I truly hope you enjoy summerfest this year, as for my family and oh about 5,000 or so other 4H & FFA familes we will be at the fair, along with many others who feel that the kids are the reason for the fair to begin with...Oh by the way if you get on the fair board I hope you can get us a bigger fairgrounds, we only have been trying to do that for years now (lost out when Ken Hendricks passed away).Have a nice day.

I understand that the idea is to bring in a crowd and I didnt meant it that way. I'm just sick and tired of people complaining about the fair. Although we would love for these folks to come to the fair and see what these great kids have accomplished over the year, we can't force them to come. I read these blogs, some of these people state they dont even come to fair and yet they are sitting here, complaining about it.

IT: Some people like the same food booths every year and look forward to being able to buy thier cream puff or for my hubby the crab cakes. I personally like the malts, and the funnel cakes. It is tradition, that is why the same food booths are there year after year. peolple LIKE THEM ! Look at state fair, people by the thousands go just for the cream puffs! I am sure if the booths made little or no money that they would not be coming back.
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As for farmgirl I am sure she was not intending to sound like a car salesman, but seemed genuinly excited about what the fair has to offer. Calling her dishonest for simply misquoteing a price is a bit extreme, especially since the price difference was what a mere $3. Good golly don't you have anything else to do but put down other people for what they feel & think or how they talk.

inconvenienttruth: So I misquoted the price by a lousy $3 big deal. I guess I was thinking about the price I paid for a season pass for myself and daughter. We pay $5 as she is a member and I am a 4H leader. And if you think my statement about all the yummy food (which yes you do have to buy sheesh, you know many people look forward to those eclairs and cream puffs, or the Optimist clubs cheese curds and the Dairy producers malts every year just to name a few.) and some of the freebies (not just pens & stickers. I have gotten water bottles, t- shirts, snappers tickets, more) But aside from all of that it is a wonderful way to spend a entire day. don't forget there is a education dept were ALL of the schools display kids artwork (not just 4Hers) plus you get the chance to meet old friends and visit while listening to the Heatwave show choir, or to Jesse Arrons (sp) who is a Elvis impersonator. Oh and lets see there are magic shows for the kids, free games by a few of the booths with prizes, a free copy of the gazette everyday, a free cream puff eating contest for all ages,this year a rodeo display, last year the silent Marines. How much more do you want me tell you about what goes on at the fair. You can always bring your own lunch if you want to save a few dollars, we do on several days. I was just reminding people that the fair does indeed have yummy food and lots more to offer than just the entertainment.
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Oh and please don't call me dear. As for Garth Brooks, He was pretty much still a up and coming star. Yes he had records, and popular,but for the most part his popularity was just starting to peak. He was by no means a household name like George Jones or Willie Nelson.
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On a totally unrelated note, I just read on the State Journal website that the Packers have lost Aaron Kampman to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

And farmgirl is generally dishonest. The fair does not cost a flat, everyday rate of $5.00, unless you are aged 7-12 (in which case the child's parents are paying), or come on the first day (a Tuesday) or Senior Citizen Day. For the rest of us, it is $8.00. I just had to laugh out loud at the car salesman-esque pitch about how the disingenuously stated price of entry also gives one "the chance to eat all that yummy food." Yes, dear, it does give "the chance," at an additional cost! Just like the rides! But if collecting free pens and stickers while watching piglets race in circles for Oreos is your idea of entertainment value at $8.00, more power to you.
Also, Brooks was not a "who?" in '91 (the same year his THIRD CD debuted at #1 on both the country and pop charts).

We moved here about 5 years ago. The only complaint I have about the fair is the parking situation. If it was better attendance would more than likely increase. $8.00 for an adult is still cheaper than taking in a movie.

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Yes, whythink, the 4-H board is incestuously inclusive. No genuine outreach to the overall community is offered, and it's been made clear why by other 4-H members who have commented here - it's THEIR fair, and we're just guests who are generously allowed to come fawn over their children's livestock. Too bad it requires the multitude of other temptations to get the masses in the gates, huh?

First, not a country fan so I simply won't be attending that part of the fair.
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Second, is the committee that decides who performs exclusive or are all the complainers too lazy to get involved but never lazy enough to keep their crying to themselves after the fact?
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Get involved or shut-IT! Some of you complain about EVERYTHING yet do NOTHING!
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BTW, the local "battle of the bands" is a great idea.

It's a testament to the power of tradition and lack of options for entertaining activities in the area that people keep coming back to the Rock County 4-H Fair year after year. Unless you're a kid presenting artwork or livestock (and anyone boasting here about it being "the 4-H's Fair" better wise up, unless they'd like to see what attendance would be without food vendors or carnival rides), the majority of attendees are left with generally the same booths, the same rides, the same food vendors, and the same all-country line-up, just as it's been for DECADES. The only things that change are the prices, which keep going up.

I moved from Rock county almost 2 years ago. I really miss certain parts of the fair but, the entertainment this year is the VERY worst I've EVER seen!!Classic rock band are selling out all over the country at fairs, casinos, festivals--Is the fair board absolutely nuts?? You want people to attend and you hire this kind of crap? Whoever is in charge of this board, they need to go!! NOW!! For the 5 days it runs, mix it up!! I drove 260 miles 1 way the last 2 years to see the fair. I will NEVER attend again unless 3 things are taken care of. 1. the current board is fired. 2. The carnival(Farrow) is fired(same games and rides year after year) and is too high and crooked. 3. Entertainment is improved!

While some musical variety would be nice, the Fair probably knows its audience and what works for them. People probably wouldn't complain as much if Janesville had another decent summer festival where rock and other types of music would fit in better, but that would probably never fly here for a multitude of reasons.

great attitude ballerina...isn't the point to try and get as much attendance as possible? not if you don't like it, don't come? What if it was a total Hip-Hop festival and the attitude if you don't like the music is "Don't Come!"

I like the idea of local bands, but have broader genres represented. You have a better chance of gaining attendance.

http://www.rockcounty4hfair.com/

They have a survey you can fill out about all aspects of the fair from entertainment to ticket prices. You can also email the board.

I did the survey and sent off an email. If you want to be heard, I suggest you give it shot.

How does one get on the fair board? Sounds to me like they need some new blood and some fresh ideas.

As a former FFA member...I get so sick of people complaining about the price, entertainment, etc. at the fair. Because the fair is not just about those things, its about the young kids being able to show off their talents. There would not be any fair if it wasnt for these kids. So stop the complaining! if you don't like it...don't come!!!

frogger: good point, I forgot that they stopped allowing you to stake out your seats early. But I can see why they don't let you do that anymore...they now have daytime entertainment that uses the grandstand such as last years silent marines drum corp, and I believe a few other activities.
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Plus the bands have to have time to set up, and I am sure there is a security issue (now days)with expensive equipment etc...

Do you think volume is less for the shows since they wont let you come in to save your seat on the grass EARLY during the day?

Yahoo country music, BARF!!!!

After i posted kind of forgot about the 80's and even before that. Some of the women that preformed, like Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, even had the Judds. I know during those times these performers did two shows during the evening. Am wondering if the fair still does that or not, which also would make a difference in the people at one time for a performance.

This is from WCLO site
"Highlights include Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, and Stell Magnolia. Fair officials say they've been very lucky with attracting top county talent."

WHY CAN"T THEY ever proofread???

P.S. if we had really big acts where the heck would everybody go? the fair grounds are not that big, and parking would be even more of a nightmare than it already is. Large acts like Big N Rich (who are splitting up by the way last I heard) fill up the Alliant center, we don't have the space for crowds like that.
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I had at one time thought beer tents would be a good idea, but the more I have thought about it, I am glad we don't have them. This is a YOUTH fair and beer is not needed. We are not a Riverfest, Summerfest or State fair, we are the oldest 4H youth fair in the country and should keep it alcahol free.
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Also as for fair attendance last year, did you notice that almost ALL festivals and fairs were down ! Maybe, just maybe the ecconomy had more to do with it than the entertainment?

Well it's been over 15yrs. since i attened this fair due to the fact that my children were in 4-H. I remember some pretty awsome crowds that attended and the entertainment was excellent. Just to list a few, Kenny Rogers, the Osmund Brothers, George Jones, Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Nelson, and the list could go on and on. Not only country but rock entertainers too. And seems like there were record breaking crowds, and there were no beer tents to bring in the people. How many of you out there remember the talent that came especially in the 90's?

snazzyj1977 - Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood would never perform at the fair no matter how big it was. They sell out arenas and stadiums, not a chance in hell their promoter would set them up at a county fair that can seat a couple thousand at best. Unless the fair was to build an arena such as the Kohl Center, you're not going to get A-list performers no matter how you cut it. State fair yes, county fair no.

Snazzy if you want to help bring a change then run for a fair board position otherwise be quiet. As was stated earlier time after time polls were done at the fair. What was requested was COUNTRY. $5 or $8 who cares, the price is still very cheap to go support the kids, enjoy local music at the food stands AND see a great act in the evening. Heck last time I checked a movie ticket was $7 and that was for only 2 hrs or so of entertainment. for a price of admission to the fair you get a entire days worth.
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Again the fair is supposed to me more about the kids and all of their hard work, not just the entertainment. Don't like the entertainment fine don't listen to it, but please show your support to these kids. 4H is more than just one week at fair. It is a year long commitment that involves not only working on projects, but helping the community and becoming good role models. By attending the fair, it shows that their hard work is appreciated.
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Oh by the way Jazzy I think the $5.00 price was figured by the cost of a season pass for a 4H or FFA member...They don't get in free, but it is a lower cost. and big whoop it is $8 vs $5. a whole $3 difference for a all day admission.

When are they going to get Dewey Cox?

No names, eh? Tracy Lawrence had 30+ songs on the Billboard charts, 8 of which reached #1. He also had 3 platinum albums. Jake Owen has only been around a few years and already has 5 Billboard hits, and his current album is #2 on the Billboard country charts. Steel Magnolia is brand new after winning "Can You Duet" last year. Their first single made it to #15 on the billboard charts.
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Definitely NOT a bunch of no-name acts.

br549 how can you not like country music when your screen name is one of the best hillbilly bands in the land? j.m.o. but jamey johnson is damn good!

Who are these people? What happened to variety at the fair? If you don't follow country music you have no incentive to see the live music at the fair. How disappointing. Are they ever going to move this fair to a larger location anyway? These dilapidated building aren't going to last forever. Or maybe country music fans are less critical of their surroundings. It all seems clearer now?

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Local bands sing in a tent near the food. Rainbow Bridge was there a few times.

its not about losing fair attendance, but how many people are they losing that might come if they had different genres of music. appeal to a larger audience and maybe you get more attendance which will mean more money for everyone (ticket sales, concessions, etc).

What a novel concept?!?!

Two out of three singers are very good. And by the way, Walworth and Jefferson county fairs have sad line-ups this year. Walworth - Gretchen Wilson, Josh Turner, The Beach Boys. Jefferson - Uncle Kracker, Chris Young, Phil Vassar. Beloit Riverfest - All local bands!
People realize something here, it's tough times right now. If we got big acts here in Janesville, people would be pissing and moaning about how we paid for them.
I would love to see a list of artists from those who are complaining. Remember the cost for these groups and the seating that Rock County has...

It's funny how "some" people complain about the acts, yet fair attendance doesn't seem to drop.

Jamey Johnson is a FANTASTIC singer, songwriter and performer. We have seen him 3 times within the last year and cannot wait to see him again!

I've never visted the fair BECAUSE of the entertainment. Entertainment is always in background as we take a stroll through the animal barns, down the midway and look at the exhibits. That's what the 4H Fair means to me.

It wouldn't even have to be one night of local music. There are plenty of places to have bands every night of the fair. I know some groups play around the grounds in sponsored tents...why not have groups sponsored to be on the main stage? A battle of the bands, perhaps?

Anything but the done-to-death same-old country stuff. I realize that a lot of farmers and their families are in 4-H... but I'm sure not all farm families are straight up country listeners. There are a lot of cool local acts out there that could get a break or find new fans by playing a large venue like the fair.

I agree, Irish_Mafia78. A night featuring local bands would be great! No matter what type of music it is, let's make the public more aware of the bands in our area.

Would it kill the fair board to book LOCAL bands?

Wow, what a stellar lineup. I was rooting for the late Jerry Reed to finally get his chance at Janesville glory, but once again that glory was snatched away by a music legend like Jake Owen. Has the 4-H fair ever considered getting performers other than country/western no-names? Or would that spook the sheep?

Not the greatest lineup, but it matches the event and the location. It could be worse.

MacDaddy, 3 words for you: Then. Don't. Go.

This lineup is a bunch of no names.

I am constantly surprised that neighboring counties can bring in bigger acts (Walworth, Jefferson) yet this is the Best Rock County can do?

Sad and pathetic, everyone on the board should be fired for this.

Love the lineup! Tracy Lawrence has some fantastic hits, especially from the 90s. Jake Owen is absolutely huge right now, and Steel Magnolia is an great up and coming duo - much like Lady Antebellum who was at the fair last year and just had a HUGE #1 hit which is played on both country and pop stations (Need You Now).
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When Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood, and Faith Hill were at the fair everyone was saying "who?". Exactly.

Not too bad of a lineup. I remember way back when it was announced a new singer named Garth Brooks was going to preform at the fair and everbody said who??? now look he is a big name country music star.
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Glad to see that we can get some of this talent here before they get too big and cost too much for us to book them. Oh by the way they have conducted polls on what kind of entertainment people want...and it is exactly what they are providing. We are not a River Fet or a SummerFest. We are a county fair, and a majority of the visitors ask for country music.
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If everyone who dislikes the entertainment line up so much then start a fundraiser so the fair board can book some bigger talent that you like. Until then be happy that we get some good entertainment included for free with your $5.00 fair ticket. Not too bad of a price if you ask me for enjoying the youth fair exhibits, animals, other free entertainment like racing pigs & Elvis show, triva game show, plus the chance to eat all that yummy food, many vendor boths with freebies, plus this year a rodeo demonstration. How much more can you ask for...for a mere $5.00? It is a whole days worth of fun. . Even if the music is not to your taste,why not come support the youth who have worked all year long on their various projects... they deserve it.

Fail. These acts suck.

If you are into country music at all then you know that this is a pretty good lineup for a county fair. Jake Owen, Jamey Johnson and Steel Magnolia are all up and coming acts with hit songs. I may have to go all three nights. If you are looking for more good country music, check out Old Settlers Days in Rockton this summer. They have a good lineup as well.

yeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! buy your tix early folks, they're going fast !!!!!

I think it's a fairly decent lineup and I don't even like country music.

FAIL

Can we get some music without a banjo or fiddle in it? PLEASE!

Another awe inspiring lineup of no name hee-haw entertainment!! Yee haw

UGHHHHHH.............YIPEEEE??