June, 2008

Welcome to the online home of the New River Valley Fair, one of Pulaski County’s favorite spots for family entertainment. There’s a lot going on at the fair this year… some great entertainers like Aaron Tippin, Jake Owen and others, fun contests, great exhibits and don’t forget the breath-taking midway rides. Take a look around our site for details on everything that’s happening for the 2008 season. We’ll look for you and your family at this year’s fair!

We’re still updating the site with new event information, so check back as we should have everything finished soon!

Video by Anna L. Mallory - Roanoke Times

The New River Valley is seeking brave men and women to compete in a Demolition Derby on Monday, July 21st 2008. The cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the winner.

Demolition Derby’s are the fastest growing spectator sport in American today. Daring drivers battle to the finish to see who can deliberately destroy all the other cars. The last car running is declared the winner.

Safety precautions will be taken to protect the spectators. The drivers will be risking their lives to survive the motorized mayhem and collect the big cash purse.
A majority of the competitors will be from this area. Many of the drivers are gathering a large following of fans to cheer them on to victory.

Demolition Derby’s have been featured on television and in sports magazines. The New River Valley Fair will stage the only one in this area this season.  The crashing and smashing gets under way at the New River Valley Fairgrounds. We’ll see you there!

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• 12-5:00 p.m. Goat Check-In — Livestock Arena
• 5:00 p.m. Gates, Wysor Bldg., and rides open
• Gate admission: Adults $6; Children 7-11 $3; 6 and under free
• FREE gate admission to wristband wearer purchased AT MAIN GATE ONLY.
• Pay-One-Price Wristband $17.00 or Individual ride tickets are also available. Singles: $1.00 Sheets of (24) tickets: $20.00 Rides require 3, 4, or 5 tickets per ride. www.colerides.com
• 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies — Grandstand admission FREE
• 7:00 p.m. Youth Goat Show — Livestock Arena
• 7:30 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBY — GRANDSTAND admission FREE

Family Day

• 8:30 a.m. American Dairy Goat Show—Livestock Arena
• 2:00 p.m. Gates, exhibit halls, and rides open
• “Family Day Special” FREE GATE admission 2-3 p.m. After 3 p.m. Adults $5; Seniors 62+ $3; Children 7-11 $3; 6 & under free Pay-One-Price Wristband $14.00 or Individual ride tickets are also available. Singles: $1.00 Sheets of (24) tickets: $20.00 Rides require 3, 4, or 5 tickets per ride. www.colerides.com
• 12-4:00 p.m. Dairy cattle check-in — Livestock Arena
• 5:30 p.m. 4-H Share the Fun Talent Showcase — Free Stage at Wysor Bldg.
• 7:00 p.m. Caprine Contest — Livestock Arena
• 7:00 p.m. MINIATURE HORSE PULL/ HORSE PULL — GRANDSTAND admission FREE
• Sponsor: H. T. BOWLING, INC.

Armed Forces Day

• 3:00 p.m. Dairy Cattle Show — Livestock Arena
• 5:00 p.m. Gates, exhibit halls, and rides open
• “Armed Forces Day” - Only uniformed military personnel admitted free.
• Gate admission: Adults $5; Children 7-11 $3; 6 & under free
• Pay-One-Price Wristband $17.00 or Individual ride tickets are also available. Singles: $1.00, Sheets of (24) tickets: $20.00.Rides require 3, 4, or 5 tickets per ride. www.colerides.com
• 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Dale & Friends – Free Stage at Wysor Bldg.
• 7:00 p.m. Pet Show– Richardson Bldg.
• 8:30 p.m. Release of dairy cattle — Livestock Arena
• 8:30 p.m. AARON TIPPIN — GRANDSTAND Sponsor: SIMPSON CONSTRUCTION CO.
• 7:00 p.m. Acoustic Crossroads- Grandstand
• Grandstand seating Adults $10; Children 6 and under free
• Reserve seating $18.00 All must have a ticket regardless of age. Credit card orders call (540) 674-1548

• 1-5:00 p.m. Market Lamb & Beef Cattle Check-In — Livestock Arena
• 1:00 p.m. Lamb Weigh-In begins — Livestock Arena
• 5:00 p.m. Beef and sheep entries in place — Livestock Arena
• 5:00 p.m. Gates, exhibit halls, and rides open.
• Gate admission Adults $5; Children 7-11 $3; 6 & under free
• Rides: Pay-One-Price Wristband $17.00 or Individual ride tickets are also available. Singles: $1.00, Sheets of (24) tickets:
  $20.00.Rides require 3, 4, or 5 tickets per ride. www.colerides.com

• 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Dale & Friends – Free Stage at Wysor Bldg
• 6:30 p.m. Lamb and Wool on Parade — Livestock Arena
• Lamb Costume Classes
• 8:30 p.m. JAKE OWEN – GRANDSTAND
• 7:30 p.m. Kristina Light “2007 Star of the Blue Ridge Winner” – Grandstand
• Grandstand seating Adults $8; Children 6 and under free
• Reserve seating $15.00 All must have a ticket regardless of age.
• Credit card orders call (540) 674-1548

• 8:30 a.m. Stockman’s Registration—Livestock Arena
• 9:30 a.m. Stockman’s Contest—Livestock Arena
• 1:00 p.m. Beef Cattle Show—Livestock Arena
• 5:00 p.m. Gates, exhibit halls, and rides open
• Gate admission: Adults $5; Children 7-11 $3; 6 & under free
• Pay-One-Price Wristband $17.00 or Individual ride tickets are also available. Singles: $1.00, Sheets of (24) tickets: $20.00.Rides require
  3, 4, or 5 tickets per ride. www.colerides.com
• 5:30 p.m. Noel Digger - Free Stage at Wysor Bldg.
• 6:30 p.m. Open Sheep Show—Livestock Arena
• 7:30 p.m. ARMA LAWN MOWER RACING – GRANDSTAND
• Grandstand seating: Adults $5, Children 6 and under free

Seniors Day

• 9:30 a.m. Market Lamb Showmanship Classes
• 9:30 a.m. Market Lamb Show — Livestock Arena
• 2:00 p.m. Gates, exhibit halls, and rides open
• Senior Day Special” FREE GATE admission 2-3 p.m. After 3 p.m.
• Adults $5; Seniors 62+ $3; Children 7-11 $3; 6 & under free
• Pay-One-Price Wristband 2-5 pm only $14.00; after 5 pm till closing $17 , or Individual ride tickets are also available. Singles: $1.00 Sheets of (24) tickets: $20.00 Rides require 3, 4, or 5 tickets per ride. www.colerides.com
• 6:00 p.m. Acoustic Crossroads – Free Stage at Wysor Bldg.
• 7:30 p.m. DAVIS RODEO BULL RIDING & BARREL RACING — GRANDSTAND
• Grandstand seating: Adults $6, Children 6 and under free
• Sponsor: THOMPSON CHRYSLER-DODGE

The New River Valley Fair is pleased to announce the return of the innovative and exciting contest that is designed to find the Star of the Blue Ridge. Star of the Blue Ridge is a free contest open to the general public that’s goal is to find the most talented solo singer in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Due to the world’s fascination with home-grown talent, we feel that this area has fertile soil to grow such talent, because of this we are producing our own contest to find the talented voices that reside in our region.
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After 25 years of providing world class entertainment to circus fans throughout North America, Bentley Brothers circus is proud to introduce our all new spectacular. Wambold’s combines the highlights of the Circus with Animal Education for young and old alike.

Wambold’s is an all day animal exhibit, that is covered and accommodates patrons rain or shine. Wambold’s is the only attraction that has Ligers. Along with the exhibition of some of the rarest most admired animals, Wambold’s provides 3 “World Class” performances daily.

Get up close and personal with some of the largest and most admired animals in the Animal Kingdom. These acts include Ligers, Tigers, and Wambold’s K-9 Revue.

An intimate Circus setting that will take you back to your childhood and enlighten the youngest at heart! A first class entertainment for the entire family.

“Since I was 12 years old, my plan was to play professional golf. I was determined that golf was going to be my life. I couldn’t wait to get out there and start playing with Tiger Woods and the guys on tour, said Jake Owen, who’d mapped out his life at 12 years old.
Jake Owen’s aim was true; unfortunately, one summer afternoon he suffered a career ending injury. That accident turned out to be a blessing in disguise. When he put down his golf clubs, he picked up a guitar, and a new plan emerged; one that would take him off the fairway and onto Music Row, bypassing—he admits— many of the traditional steps along the route.

Jake Owen was born 15 minutes after his fraternal twin Jarrod, but he caught up quickly. Raised in Vero Beach, Florida, the two took advantage of the year-round warm weather to indulge in all kinds of sports—tee-ball, baseball, football.
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The hardest workin man in country music is back and ready for action. Though he was still touring heavily, he had not recorded new material for 3 years. After a 3 year break from recording, Aaron Tippin is now ready to share his new music with his devoted fans and catch some new ears along the way too.

After Aaron Tippin parted ways with Lyric Street records in 2004, he began recording a brand new CD that he released on his own label called NIPPIT RECORDS (which is TIPPIN spelled backwards). The album is titled “Now & Then” and is a mixture of new songs with some of Aaron’s greatest hits. Included in the brand new CD is a song that Aaron and his wife Thea wrote about his father who passed away a couple of years ago. The song is titled “He Believed” and holds a very special place in Aaron’s heart.
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