State Fair of West Virginia Releases Final Concert Announcement
LEWISBURG, WV (04/24/2015)(readMedia)– Officials announced today the addition of THIRD DAY, Easton Corbin, A Thousand Horses and the U.S. FMX National Championship Motocross Series to the 2015 State Fair of West Virginia Concert Series.
The Contemporary Christian Band THIRD DAY will take the stage on Saturday, August 15 at 8 p.m., while country newcomers A Thousand Horses will open up for Easton Corbin on Tuesday, August 18, at 8 p.m. The U.S. FMX National Motocross event, a free show, will end the Fair on Sunday, August 23 at 3 p.m.
Tickets for THIRD DAY and Easton Corbin with A Thousand Horses will go on sale Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. and can only be purchased via Etix at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“We are happy to welcome the latest acts to our 2015 State Fair of West Virginia Concert Series,” CEO Kelly Collins stated. “All three acts bring something different to our lineup and with just over 100 days until we open the gates, we are excited!”
Saturday, August 15 – 8 pm, THIRD DAY – Celebrating a powerful and uplifting 20+ years since the original independent release of the band’s GOLD selling self-titled debut album, THIRD DAY – which Billboard has called “one of the best rock bands, period” – forges new but familiar ground on its 12th studio album, Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship. Looking beyond the extraordinary stats and accolades including 30 #1 singles, more than 8.5 million albums sold, 24 GMA Dove Awards, four GRAMMY®s, an American Music Award and being honored as a Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee, the band is focusing on the spirit of worship and a pure consistency that has driven all of its recordings and live performances, and has always inspired its loyal fans to draw closer to God.
Mac Powell (lead vocals), Mark Lee (guitars), Tai Anderson (bass) and David Carr (drums), extol the eternal virtues of “Our Deliverer” and “Maker” while asking Him to “Lead Us Back” to the passionate faith that all believers had at the beginning of their walk with Christ.
Tuesday, August 18 – 8 pm, Easton Corbin – Mercury Nashville recording artist Easton Corbin is lauded for his traditional country sound, authentic lyrics and mastery of understatement. His self-titled debut album released in 2010 and spawned back-to-back hits “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It;” making him the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1.
In 2012 the Gilchrist County Florida native released his sophomore album, All Over The Road, which included the Top 5 hits “Lovin’ You Is Fun” and “All Over The Road.” Corbin set a career-best debut on Country Airplay with his current Top 15 and rising single, “Baby Be My Love Song,” the second single from his upcoming album About To Get Real – scheduled for release on June 30. As a former FFA member Corbin recently partnered with Ram Truck brand and FFA to celebrate the “Year of the Farmer” by visiting and performing for FFA members in numerous cities along his Fall/Winter tour route last tear.
Tuesday, August 18 – 8 pm, A Thousand Horses – When Rolling Stone Country hailed A Thousand Horses as the best up-and-comer at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, it was the latest in a whole series of accolades that got the band even more fired up.
A Thousand Horses is a fresh fusion of classic sounds – a hybrid of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Black Crowes and Exile on Main Street-era Rolling Stones, wrapped up in a modern-country context. The band’s Republic Nashville album, Southernality, is as wild and free and powerful as the name A Thousand Horses implies. This is the result of years of a road-doggin’ pursuit, determination and an against-the-odds struggle that found its rewards by bringing great music to the people.
Sunday, August 23- 3 p.m., U.S. FMX National Championship Motocross
Don’t miss the highflying excitement of motorcycle stunts with the U.S. FMX National Championship Series: the only national championship title that is decided by performing aerial stunts while launching motorcycles 70’+ feet through the air!!
The nation’s top riders return to defend their titles as champions of extreme sports. See why Freestyle Motocross reigns king among fans of extreme sports with spectacular mid-air maneuvers and insane back flips!
For more information and ticket prices, visit www.statefairofwv.com.
The 2015 State Fair themed “It Feels Like Fun. It Feels Like Fair”, is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 14-23, 2015. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.
West Virginia Grand National NTPA Tickets On Sale At State Fair Box Office
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The WV Grand National NTPA Track and Tractor Pull is scheduled for May 22 and 23 at the State Fair Event Center.
LEWISBURG, WV (04/08/2015)(readMedia)– Tickets for the second annual West Virginia Grand National NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull will go on sale at the State Fair’s Box Office starting Monday, April 13. Tickets will be available for purchase Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am – 3 pm.
The event is set to take place on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 at 7 pm. Advanced ticket prices and reserved seats are available and can also be purchased by calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or by visiting www.statefairofwv.com.Ticket holders will have access to pit areas and food concessions will be available. The State Fair Event Center also offers full hookup campsites and reservations can be made by phone at 304-645-1090.
“In its second year, we are looking for the WV NTPA Grand Nationals to be bigger and better,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “We have advanced ticket prices available through May 15, as well as reserved seats. This is an event you don’t want to miss!”
The NTPA is the sport’s oldest and most respected truck and tractor pulling sanctioning organization. Governed by a board of directors, the NTPA is managed by World Pulling International (WPI), an independently owned entity. Headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, the NTPA provides rules and regulations and the infrastructures required for organizations throughout the country to arrange truck and tractor pulls. For more information about the NTPA, visit www.ntpapull.com, www.facebook.com/ntpapulling, www.twitter.com/ntpapull, or call the NTPA office at (614) 436-1761.
The 2015 State Fair themed “It Feels Like Fun. It Feels Like Fair”, is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 14-23, 2015. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.
State Fair of West Virginia Announces Additional Concerts
LEWISBURG, WV (03/30/2015)(readMedia)– State Fair officials have announced the addition of five more shows to the 2015 Concert Series for the State Fair of West Virginia scheduled for August 14-23.
Concerts include The Roots and Boots Tour featuring Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw on Friday, August 21 and the Buckin’B Bull Ride with Craig Wayne Boyd on Saturday, August 22. Other concerts include free shows featuring Phil Dirt Presents Surf’s Up a Tribute to the Beach Boys on Sunday, August 16, the Bellamy Brothers on Monday, August 17 and the Marshall Tucker Band on Wednesday, August 19.
Tickets for The Roots and Boots Tour, as well as the Buckin’B Bull Ride with Craig Wayne Boyd will go on sale at 10 am on Friday, April 3. The remaining shows will be free with a paid gate admission.
“The 91st Annual State Fair of West Virginia is quickly approaching and we are excited to announce more acts to our 2015 concert series,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “Last year, we started the tradition of ‘Twilight Harness Racing’ and are looking forward to continuing it again this year before the Bellamy Brother and the Marshall Tucker Band concerts.”
Friday, August 21, 2015 – 8 pm, The Roots Boots Tour – A show filled with stories songs, getting back to the roots of their music featuring Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie and Sammy Kershaw.
AARON TIPPIN – Tippin has crusaded for the working man and woman since he ripped country music wide open with his uncompromising single “You’ve Got To Stand For Something.” His voice continued to ring loud and clear with such hits as “I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way”, “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With The Radio”, That’s As Close As I’ll Get To Loving You,” “My Blue Angel” and “Kiss This”. Five of his albums are certified “Gold” and a sixth CD-Read Between The Lines-stands at the “Platinum” level. Tippin’s honest lyrics and direct, impassioned vocals have built a large and devoted audience.
JOE DIFFIE – With the release of Jason Aldean’s hit “1994” earlier this year that name-checked many of Joe Diffie’s twelve Number One hits, the legendary singer found himself squarely back in the hearts and minds of country fans. The multi-platinum-selling artist who dominated the charts during a hot streak in the ’90’s may have been absent from the radio charts for the past few years, but Joe-Joe-Joe Diffie has never slowed down – writing, touring and recording a myriad of projects including his critically acclaimed 2010 bluegrass album “Homecoming,” and his recent “Roots And Boots” acoustic tour and collaborative CD “All In The Same Boat,” with fellow hitmakers Sammy Kershaw and Aaron Tippin. And now he’s back at it again, riding shotgun with hick-hop sensations the Jawga Boyz on a brand
new single, “Girl Ridin’ Shotgun,” which was recently released to country radio.
SAMMY KERSHAW – In the course of breaking into the ranks of stardom in country music, Sammy Kershaw has made contributions to more than just the charts. His platinum albums were propelled into the records books by hits such as “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “National Working Woman’s Holiday,” “Love Of My Life,” “Cadillac Style,” “Don’t Go Near The Water,” “Haunted Heart,”…and many other milestones.
Saturday, August 22 – 7pm, Buckin’ B’ Bull Ride and Craig Wayne Boyd – Buckin’ B Cattle Company brings it’s hard-driving, exciting Bull Riding event back to the fair and riders will once again compete for points in their quest to win the SEBRA (Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association) National Finals. Buckin’ B Cattle Company, was formed by Waynesburg, PA, native and award-winning bull rider Matt DeJohn, who has won the SEBRA Producer of the Year award in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Texas-born and raised country singer and multi-instrumentalist Craig Wayne Boyd, who came to the public’s attention when he was a contestant, and the eventual winner, on the seventh season of the television show The Voice in 2014, showed an affinity for music even as a child. Growing up in
the Dallas, Texas suburb of Mesquite, he was drawn to gospel and country, and was active in his church choir, eventually becoming its director. He moved to Nashville to try for his dream of a career in the music business in the early 2000s, and soon had a publishing deal with EMI. Things looked promising. Yet Boyd, after ten years of songwriting, local gigs, national support touring, and trying everything he could to further that dream in Nashville, was on the verge of quitting music because of financial and other pressures. All that changed when he auditioned for the seventh season of The Voice. Ending up on Blake Shelton’s team, Boyd’s singing voice, playing, and easy musical versatility made him a fan favorite, and eventually made him the overall winner.
“With an already strong lineup, we still have a few additional announcements to make in late April,” Collins added.
Ticket prices and details on how to order can be found at www.statefairofwv.com. Tickets will be available via Etix at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) Monday through Friday 9 am – 6 pm or Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 2015 State Fair themed “It Feels Like Fun. It Feels Like Fair”, is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 14-23, 2015. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.
State Fair of West Virginia Announces 2015 Scholarship Recipients
LEWISBURG, WV (03/23/2015)(readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to announce the awarding of five (5), $1,000 four-year scholarships to youth who have participated in the State Fair, excelled academically and demonstrated a financial need.
The 2015 award recipients and their hometowns:
Zachery Shumaker, Sweet Springs, WV – (Recipient of the fourth annual Gus R. Douglass Scholarship)
Joshua Dransfield, Gap Mills, WV
Jennifer Friend, Exchange, WV
Shane Christopher, Albright, WV
Lauren Perkins, Frankford, WV
This scholarship is funded through the State Fair Endowment, which was created in 2006 to ensure the long-term support of three key areas; Scholarships Career Advancement Initiatives, Youth Educational Enrichment Programs and Agricultural Competitive Exhibit Premiums.
Scholarships will be awarded during the 2015 State Fair.
The 2015 State Fair themed “It Feels Like Fun. It Feels Like Fair”, is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 14-23, 2015. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.
KELLY TUCKWILLER COLLINS NAMED CEO OF STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINIA
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The Board of Directors of the State Fair of West Virginia, has announced the appointment of Kelly Tuckwiller Collins to the position of CEO.
LEWISBURG, WV (03/09/2015)(readMedia)– W. Jerry Cook, Chair of the Board of Directors of the State Fair of West Virginia, has announced the appointment of Kelly Tuckwiller Collins to the position of CEO, effective immediately. In making the announcement, Cook stated Collins was the unanimous choice of the Board after an extensive nationwide search and noted “Kelly’s diverse skill sets, previous experience and dynamic personality make her the ideal choice to lead the State Fair organization.”
Collins was reared in Greenbrier County, earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University. She joined the staff of the State Fair in 2012 as Agricultural Competitions Manager and was named Operations Manager in 2014. She also held the position of Public Relations Manager for WELD in Oak Hill, West Virginia. She served as a Graduate Assistant with the West Virginia University Sports Communications Office and was an intern with the New York Jets.
A graduate of the International Association of Fairs and Events Institute of Fair Management, she is a member of the IAFE Agriculture Committee and is Co-Chair of the Zone II Wine and Dine Committee. Other board directorships include the West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals and the Greenbrier County Youth Camp.
Collins and her husband Zack were married in 2014. They reside in Lewisburg.
The 2015 State Fair themed “It Feels Like Fun. It Feels Like Fair”, is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 14-23, 2015. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.
3 Doors Down to Play the State Fair of West Virginia
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3 Doors Down is set to perform 8/20/15 at the State Fair of WV.
LEWISBURG, WV (02/09/2015)(readMedia)– State Fair officials have announced that 3 Doors Down is set to perform at the 91st Annual State Fair of West Virginia on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 8 pm.
Tickets for this show will go on sale Friday, February 13, 2015 at 10 am.
“3 Doors Down is a great addition to our 2015 Concert Series and tickets will be on sale just in time for a Valentine’s Day gift,” State Fair Operations Manager Kelly Collins stated. “We are excited for this upcoming year and cannot wait to make more announcements in the near future!”
Since forming in 1995, Mississippi rock quintet 3 Doors Down has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, garnered three Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards, and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including BMI’s coveted “Songwriter of the Year” award.
The band’s debut album, 2000’s The Better Life, which is now certified six times platinum, featured the smash hit “Kryptonite.” Their sophomore album, 2002’s Away from the Sun, saw similar success with its radio mainstays “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” Their subsequent efforts 2005’s platinum certified Seventeen Days and 2008’s 3 Doors Down debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. In 2012, 3 Doors Down released The Greatest Hits, a collection of nine #1 hits and three new songs, returning to the Top 5 at radio with “One Light.”
The band will begin recording their sixth studio album in early 2015.
Ticket prices and details on how to order can be found at www.statefairofwv.com. Tickets will only be available via Etix at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) Monday through Friday 9 am – 6 pm or Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets will not be sold at the State Fair Box Office.
The 2015 State Fair themed “It Feels Like Fun. It Feels Like Fair”, is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 14-23, 2015. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.
