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NEWS RELEASE - APRIL 1, 2008
BULL RIDING RODEO AND VILLAGE PEOPLE
HEADLINE FAIR’S 2008 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

For Immediate Release

A World Cup Bull Riding rodeo and the disco icon band Village People will headline the 2008 Barnstable County Fair July 18-26 at County Fairgrounds on Rte. 151 in East Falmouth.

The 1980s rock band, Survivor, famed for “Eye of the Tiger” and other soundtrack hits from the Rocky movies, will appear on the main stage as will the Elton John tribute band, Bennie & the Jets.

Country music headliners will include good-time rockers Flynnville Train, and the Honky Tonk Tailgate Party, a touring band of hit-makers Mark Wills, Buddy Jewell, Ray Scott and Trent Willmon.

The “World’s Largest Demolition Derby” will return to the Fair’s arena this year as will the championship Double Figure 8 auto race and the Team Extreme FMX/Motocross motorcycle trials.

“What a ‘funtastic’ party!,” exclaimed Wendy Brown, the Fair’s executive director, in announcing this year’s entertainment lineup. “It will be the Cape’s biggest bash for the whole family.” More than 85,000 fair-goers are expected.

The Fair is produced annually by the non-profit Barnstable County Agricultural Society that uses the proceeds to award $35,000 in scholarships to county-based students who pursue careers in agriculture, marine biology and home economics.

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BARNSTABLE COUNTY FAIR IS SCHEDULED FOR
JULY 18-26, 2008

The 2008 Barnstable County Fair will be held Friday, July 18 through Saturday, July 26 at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds off Rte. 151
in East Falmouth near the Mashpee town line. It’s one of New England’s largest fairs.

More than 85,000 people attend to get up close and personal with
animals, enjoy a world of fun foods and thrill to midway rides and games
of chance. There will be dozens of different exhibits and demonstrations, and surprises every day. “It’s not too early to mark your calendars,” said Wendy Brown, the new General Manager of the Fair. “It’s the season’s most anticipated event for the whole family.”

The 2008 theme is “Fun-Tastic Shows” The 2008 entertainment lineup and event schedule has been announced!

Editors: For further information and interviews, contact:
Wendy Brown at 508 563-3200 or at .

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