2008 Grandstand Line-up
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Tickets for all Grandstand shows are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone numbers, the State Fair Ticket Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com. All concert seats are reserved. All track events are general admission. Convenience charges apply to all tickets. Grandstand tickets do not include admission to the Fair. Fair admission must be purchased separately.
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A veteran of the Christian music industry, Michael W. Smith has released 18 albums and 28 number-one hit songs including, “I Will Be Here For You,” “Place in this World” and “This is Your Time.” He has received numerous distinctions including 40 Dove Awards, three platinum albums and one Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, “Worship Again.” Click here for more information.
Natalie Grant, Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year for 2006 and 2007, has made a permanent imprint in the Christian music industry with hit songs like “Held” and “The Real Me.” Click here for more information.
Talented singer/songwriter Matthew West catapulted onto the Christian music scene in 2003 with his debut single, “More,” the most played Christian Adult Contemporary song of 2004. Subsequent hits like “Only Grace,” “History” and “Next Thing You Know” have made him a multiple Dove Award nominee. Click here for more information. |
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Tickets: $15 adults,
$5 children ages 6-11 |
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Classes:
• Late models
• Hobby stocks |
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• Stock cars
• Dirt trucks |
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Tickets: $20 adults,
$10 children ages 6-11 |
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Classes:
· Light Super Stock Tractors
· Super Farm Tractors
· Pro Stock Tractors
· Modified Tractors
· Diesel Super Stock Tractors |
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· Modified 4 Wheel Drive Pickups
· Modified 2 Wheel Drive Pickups
· Unlimited Super Stock Tractors
· Pro Stock Pickup |
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Tickets: $12 adults,
$5 children ages 6-11 |
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Classes:
• Non-weld
• Small car |
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• County fair winners |
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A talented writer and political enthusiast, Garrison Keillor hosts the famous weekly radio show, “A Prairie Home Companion,” which highlights his witty sense of humor and creative storytelling skills. His distinct blend of comedy sketches, live music and his signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon” combines for an evening of entertainment the audience will not soon forget. Click here for more information.
Suzy Bogguss burst onto the country music stage in the late eighties, surprising listeners with her unique voice and strong, independent style. Hit singles like “Someday Soon,” “Outbound Plane,” “Aces” and “Drive South” propelled Bogguss into immediate success in the country music industry. Throughout her sixteen-year career, she has received numerous accolades including an award for the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist of the Year, the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award and a Grammy for her collaborative efforts on a 1995 tribute album. Click here for more information. |
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