Tippin the country music scales at Wayne County Fair

HONESDALE, PA — The 142nd Wayne County Fair will be held August 6 through August 14 at the fairgrounds located on Route 191 north of Honesdale. Tickets cost $7 and include free parking, most shows and entertainment, midway rides and more.

• Country music artist, Aaron Tippin will perform at the fair on Saturday, August 14 at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. His hard-edged twang is one of the more distinctive sounds in today’s line up of country music artists. Hits like “ There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With the Radio,” “Working Man’s PhD,” and “Kiss This” have earned Tippin a solid following and have established his identity in an ever-changing country scene.

Tippin’s career was launched under a banner of patriotism when his debut single, “You’ve Got To Stand For Something” reached the top ten in 1991 and became an anthem for a nation embarked in the conflict of Desert Storm.

Tickets can be purchased at waynecountyfair.com or Dirlam Brothers Lumber on Sunrise Avenue or call 570/253-5486.

• The Poets, featuring Frankie and the Corvettes, return to the stage with their 50s dance show on Wednesday, August 11 at 8:00 p.m. The six Poets have been entertaining for the past 30 years and have appeared with The Four Seasons, The Righteous Brothers, Dion, The Monkees, Tina Turner and Neil Sedaka. They play songs from the 60s, The Beatles, disco and some newer songs when requested.

• The Wayne County Fair will host Big Rigs Pulling’s Full Pull Production series on Monday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m. with the pulling action sanctioned by The American Truck Pulling Association (ATPA). ATPA modified 4x4 trucks will compete for points toward the 2004 ATPA Championship.

On Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. there will be ATPA Modified 4x4 trucks with Dodges, Fords and Chevvies all competing for ATPA points in this sanctioned class. Pullers representing the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York have pre-registered to participate and the competition should be loud and exciting.

• Three 12-year-old American bear sisters entertained fairgoers for the first time last year. They are back and will perform three shows a day. These bears love to dance and act. Owner/trainer Jeannette Rix was trained by her father Albert Rix who established a training program at Ringling Brothers Circus during the 1950s.

• Charlie Belknap’s Hollywood Stunt Show will showcase a fleet of current model Ford cars and trucks in a 70- minute, high-energy spectacle of speed and sound for their 15th annual tour at the fair on Friday, August 13 at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. Watch a stunt driver smash through a flaming barricade.

For tickets and a complete schedule of events call the ticket request line at 570/253-5486 or visit waynecountyfair.com.