(News Release)
Simcoe, Ontario - the Norfolk
County Fair & Horse Show, is thrilled to announce the second concert
performance at the Grandstand for this year’s fair.
On Friday, October 5, a triple bill
will headline the Canadian Country Smash Up featuring George Canyon,
Aaron Pritchett and Emerson Drive on stage. Gates open at 6:30pm. For more than a decade, Emerson Drive has been a staple in the country music
community, known for being a band to crank out the hits, deliver electrifying
stage shows and wow audiences all across North America.
During their evolving
career, the Canadian band has scored numerous hits such as “I Should Be
Sleeping,” “Fall Into Me,” “Last One Standing” and their emotional,
chart-topping ballad, “Moments.”
They have racked up countless award
nominations in both the U.S. country market at the ACM’s and CMA’s, as well as
in Canada where they have picked up multiple trophies for Group or Duo of the
Year from the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association). But it was their 2007
hit, “Moments,” that pushed Emerson Drive over the top in country music.
To call George Canyon “accomplished” would be
the understatement of the century. Throughout his career he has won multiple
awards including Juno Awards, CCMA and ECMA Awards to name a few. George
has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12
albums and regularly performs all over the world.
George Canyon's latest
album is titled Southside of Heaven. George was overjoyed to once again
work with producer Jeff Johnson. The pair have collaborated on twelve brand new
tracks including the current single, “Better Off In Love” and featuring
wonderful renditions of Stompin’ Tom Connors’ “The Hockey Song.”
Aaron Pritchett’s legacy continues to be unstoppable. His
authentic desire to connect with his fans, whether it be onstage, via his
digital platforms, in person or through his music, has sustained and grown a
robust and loyal fan base for well over a decade. Pritchett has charted
anthems like “Dirt Road In Em”, “Let’s Get Rowdy,” “Hold My Beer (Certified
GOLD),” and also appealed to the softer side with powerful hits like “Done You
Wrong,” and his recent top 5 smash - “When A Momma’s Boy Meets A Daddy’s
Girl.”
Recently, Pritchett was welcomed back to the nomination circles
with a Juno for Country Album of the Year, as well as multiple CCMA Award
nominations, including Male Artist of the Year!
TICKETS for The Canadian Country Smash Up featuring
Aaron Pritchett, George Canyon and Emerson Drive are on sale. Thanks to our community partners including Simcoe Reformer,
Scotlynn Group of Companies and KX94.7. Purchase online at norfolkcountyfair.com,
by phone 519-426-7280 x 233, or in person at the fairgrounds, 172 South Drive,
Simcoe – Building #5
“Party on the Track” presented by Ramblin’ Road
remains a fan favourite for our Friday and Saturday Grandstand Shows. “We
are thrilled to have Norfolk County’s Ramblin’ Road Brew Farm as sponsor of
Party on the Track. Having local support and the recognition that goes
with it is another step in putting our great community on the map” said
Development Officer Catherine Akins.
“We are very happy to have been offered
the opportunity to partner with the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show as a
Presenting Sponsor of “Party on the Track”. I truly believe that the Fair is a
showcase event for Norfolk County and as a supporter for many years, stepping
up as a local small business is a real honour”, states John Picard, owner of
the Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm.
Trackside Reserved seating for the Canadian Country
Smash Up is $29. General Admission (standing), on the track is only $25.
Tickets are limited! This will be a licensed area and only available to
track patrons. Grandstand seating is free with paid admission to the
Fair. Party on the Track gates open at 6:30pm on the day of show
where you can enjoy your favourite Ramblin Road beverage. This is an all
ages event.
New brands and new bands at the Harvest Beer &
Wine Festival will be taking place Friday, October 5 to Monday, October 8
beginning at 1pm each day in the Rec Centre Arena. Come and discover Norfolk
County’s bounty of beverages under one roof. Live musical entertainment each
day with great new evening acts. Friday – The hard rocking styles of
AC/DC Canada.
On Saturday – Canadian Star Marshall Dane. Sunday –
It’s Fiddlestix with their power rock fiddles and dancers. Monday
brings the Norfolk Karaoke Championship with a $1,000 first prize to the winner
of this all day event! The Rec Centre will be licensed and open to all
ages. For more information, full schedules on upcoming events within the
Rec Centre during Fair visit norfolkcountyfair.com
The Harvest Dinner Concert goes “Back to the Barn”
for its 8th year. This is a separately ticketed event. The
Harvest Dinner includes a VIP package consisting of admission to the Fair,
parking, drink tickets, your chance to win amazing prizes plus a wonderful
presentation of local food, beverages and desserts. Then diners will be
whisked up to the Rec Centre to enjoy COLIN LINDEN with special guests JACK
DeKEYZER and SUE FOLEY. All three are Juno Award winners and seating is
limited.
Tickets available at the Fair Office, online at norfolkcountyfair.com
or by phone at 519-426-7280 x 233. The Harvest Dinner is sponsored by
Blue Star Ford Lincoln, Ramblin’ Road, Tri-County Insurance, Oldies 99.7,
Ontario South Coast Wineries and Growers Association and Sobeys. This is a
fundraising initiative for the Norfolk County Fair.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets early and save!
Advance tickets for admission to the Fair can be purchased at your local
Roulston’s locations in Simcoe, Port Dover and Delhi. Ride one day, all day
vouchers are also available for a limited time. Don’t miss out. All
tickets are also available at the Fair office, 172 South Drive, Simcoe or
online at norfolkcountyfair.com
The Norfolk County
Fair and Horse Show is celebrating 178 years, and is the fourth largest
fair in Ontario and has an annual attendance in excess of 120,000 visitors. The
Fair has earned a “Top 100” event designation through Festivals and Events of
Ontario and is one of the top fairs in the country according to the Canadian
Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is
held in Simcoe, Ontario and runs October2-8, 2018.
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172 South Drive, Simcoe, Ontario Canada N3Y 1G6
519-426-7280
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