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Wednesday, 02 February 2011 15:33

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The Band Perry will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Osceola County Fair. The trio is comprised of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry.

The 67th Annual Osceola County Fair, sponsored by the The Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show and Fair, will be Feb. 11 – 20 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.

With more than 80 daring thrill rides, a fun-filled kiddieland, games with prizes and spectacular shows, there’s something for everyone, fair officials said.

The fair offers plenty of traditional favorites, such as the garden/antique tractor pull, a children’s pet show, the draft horse pull and a baby show. Village Inn’s Annual Pie Eating Contest also is a featured event.

The Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park will be filled with arts and crafts exhibits submitted by Osceola County residents and 4-H members. Commercial exhibitors selling unique goods from around the country also will be on hand.

The Osceola County Fair also will host the state 4-H Dairy Show. Participants throughout the state compete in cattle judging, showmanship and Dairy Quiz bowl. Other livestock shows, such as purebred, steer, hog, lamb, sheep, goat, poultry and rabbit take place throughout the week. The livestock sales enable local residents and businesses an opportunity to purchase meat at affordable prices while supporting Osceola County’s youth.

In addition to thrilling rides, and games of chance, the fair’s midway offers favorite foods, such as funnel cakes sprinkled in sugar, candied apples, cotton candy and barbecue.

Admission to the fair is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 5-11; children 4 and under are free. Parking is free. Unlimited ride armband specials are available everyday

The Band Perry to perform

The Osceola County Fair will be The Band Perry’s first show after appearing at the Grammys.

Nominated for Top New Artist of the year by the Academy of Country Music, this up and coming country music trio will be singing its number one hit single “If I die young” and other favorites on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the fair  The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., with local favorite Kenyon Lockrey performing the opening act.

Concert admission is $5 plus admission into the fair. Tickets will be sold the day of show only at the ticket gate beginning at4 p.m.

For additional information on the fair, call 321-697-3050 or visit www.OsceolaCountyFair.com.

 

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