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Thursday, September 4, 2008 Daily Shows The 2008 Franklin County Fair kicks off on Thursday, September 4th, with a parade through downtown Greenfield. The parade begins at 5:30 pm by the Greenfield Middle School and ends at the fairgrounds. This year’s theme is "A Touch of New England." For more information, contact Michael Nelson, Parade Chairman, at 413-522-0712 or email fairparade@hotmail.com. If your group would like to participate in the parade, download and submit an application. The application deadline is August 22, 2008. Saturday Night Concert with Donna the Buffalo
Originally incepted in 1987, Donna The Buffalo performs from Vermont to Florida and west to California-appearing ar some of the most prestigious roots music festivals, including Merlefest, The Newport Folk Festival, High Sierra Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. They also turn belief into action every summer as the driving force behind the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival. Staged in Trumansburg, NY, the four-day festival benefits AIDS programs and arts education throughout the upstate area. Traveling across the country in the band's 1961 vintage tour bus, Donna The Buffalo has developed a fervent following. Dubbed "The Herd," the band's inspired fan base includes young adults, families, children and people of all ages. The Herd spans generations, styles and aesthetics with one common denominator-the love of the roots rock splendor of Donna The Buffalo and the sense of community that surrounds them. For more on the band, visit their website or MySpace page. The Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby events are scheduled for Friday, September 5, and Sunday, September 7, 2008. An additional demo sign-up will be held Saturday, August 16, beginning at 9:00 am. Still needed are full size vehicles for the Friday and Sunday Demos, and mini vans for the Sunday Demo. The 4 Cycl heat is full. Entry fee is $35.00. Pre-Sale Demo Derby Grandstand Tickets Demo Derby grandstand tickets will be on sale at the fairgrounds on Saturdays, August 16 & 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Limit 5 tickets per person per demo (Friday & Sunday). Tickets are $5.00 each. Look for the location by the Main Gate. A limited quantity will be held for sale on the day of event at the information booth. EVERYONE must have a ticket no matter the age. Also available will be a limited number of "preferred seating" tickets at $10.00 each. You pick what spot you want on the grandstand. You will be allowed to enter the grandstand first and select your seat. To get pre-sale demo derby tickets through the mail: Send a SASE and check to : FCAS, PO Box 564, Greenfield 01302. No mail sales after 8/27. If there are tickets left, they will be sold at the fair office on September 2nd & 3rd. A few tickets will be held for sale on the day of event. Fiesta Shows will offer 2 wristband specials — Thursday, September 4, and Sunday, September 7. Tickets will be sold between 4 and 9 pm for one price — $20.00. A discount coupon will be available (save $3.00) at local stores and as a download from this page (coming soon).
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Join us in the Grandstand for the Saturday night performance featuring Donna the Buffalo. A five-member band of electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, accordion, fiddle, bass, drums and a rubboard, Donna The Buffalo is on a musical journey that began with old-time Appalachian music. A music that's strength lies strongly in simplicity-hard driving, groove oriented and repetitive. According to producer Jeffrey Lesser, "This band is renowned for their live performances at festivals throughout the USA."