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South Florida Fair Announces

Varied Lineup Of 2020 Concerts

The 2020 South Florida Fair will be hosting a variety of
concerts featuring genres ranging from Christian and country
to rock ‘n’ roll and oldies. The fair’s 2020 theme is “Play
Ball, Play Fair!” and will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at
5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, followed by the full fair from
Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.
Cory Asbury will begin the concert series on the Coca-
Cola stage in the Party Pavilion at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.
19. Asbury is a worship leader and songwriter who joined The Lettermen Starship
the Bethel Music Collective in May of 2015. He began
leading worship at his local church at age 14 and from there (which is required). Reserved seating also is available Monday, Jan. 27 – The Lettermen, 2:30 p.m.
launched into full-time worship ministry at the International for purchase online at www.southfloridafair.com for $10, Wednesday, Jan. 29 – Completely Unchained, the Ultimate
House of Prayer in Kansas City in 2005. He is most known which is in addition to the fair admission ticket. A single Van Halen Tribute Band, 8 p.m.
for his latest album, Reckless Love, named after the single. admission for ages 12 to 59 is $10 in advance, $15 at the Thursday, Jan. 30 – Russell Dickerson, 8 p.m.
At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, Starship featuring gate Monday to Friday and $20 Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Feb. 1 – 11th Annual Rock Tribute Band
Mickey Thomas will take the stage. Held in conjunction Senior admission for 60 years of age and older pay $7 in Competition
with the fair’s first Bike Night, Thomas is the owner of the advance and $9 at the gate. A child’s admission, under 12, About The South Florida Fair
soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decades is $5 in advance, $8 at the gate (5 years and younger are The South Florida Fair is produced by the South
of the 1980s and 1990s. With his soulful and compelling free). For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit Florida Fair/Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc.,
vocals, he has established himself as one of rock music’s the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located at 9067
most recognizable stars. Thomas made his mark in 1976 At A Glance – Coca-Cola Stage In The Party Pavilion Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach, the 2020 South
as lead vocalist on the mega-hit Fooled Around and Fell – South Florida Fair 2020 Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m.
In Love with The Elvin Bishop Band. In 1979, he joined Sunday, Jan. 19 – Cory Asbury, 8 p.m. on Jan. 16 and the full fair will be held Jan. 17 to Feb.
the Jefferson Starship as lead vocalist, after the departure Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, 8 p.m. 2. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the
of Grace Slick and Marty Balin. The band went on to be Thursday, Jan. 23 – Starz MVP Concert, 7 p.m. website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.
renamed Starship and scored a string of top hits and gold,
platinum and multi-platinum records.
To celebrate 20 years of “The Starz of the Future,” the
largest talent competition in South Florida, the fair will
host a Starz MVP (Most Valuable Performers) fundraising
concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Starz of the Future
has hosted thousands of aspiring artists and is the largest
competition over five counties.
“The Starz will feature and honor previous Starz
participants and winners who have carved out incredible
careers and made an impact in the music and entertainment
industry,” said founder and event organizer Maggi
Rosenberg. “To celebrate this special milestone, this
concert will benefit a local charitable organization and
establish scholarships for high school students interested
in the arts and entertainment industry.”
Starz performers will include Chris Grant, Beyoncé’s
longtime choreographer; singer-songwriter-storyteller
Michaela Paige, Season 3 runner-up on NBC’s The Voice;
Emmy and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jaime
Floyd; and Prodigal Son, a seven-time Billboard-charting
gospel rap artist who rhymes about his rough and tumble
past life on the streets.
At 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, The Lettermen are
expected to draw a large crowd during Seniors Day. For
more than 50 years, The Lettermen — Donovan Tea,
Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are
entertainers in their own right — have kept the meaning of LAW FOR THE LAYMAN
harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of
music which is as popular with their fans today as it was
in 1961 when they recorded their first hit, The Way You Learn how the law REALLY Works!
Look Tonight. The Lettermen have more than 75 albums
— numerous certified gold — and a myriad of hits. The How Laws, Judgments, & Contracts affect your Daily Life
band also has enjoyed international success touring Japan,
The Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Hong A series of six (6) classes offering easy-to-understand
Kong, Germany, France, South America, Canada, Mexico
and even Saudi Arabia. presentations you can’t Google on complex legal It’s all
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, on the evening of the fair’s issues that affect your everyday life. Don’t make in the
second Bike Night, Completely Unchained will perform at the most common mistakes when it comes
8 p.m. Promoted as the Ultimate Van Halen Tribute Band, to Wills, Probate, Divorce and more! FINE PRINT!
the group won the Tribute Band Competition at the 2019
fair. The four energetic and creative musicians recreate the Wills & Trusts • Probate • Estates • Divorce
ultimate Van Halen production, complete with the attitude,
sounds, excitement, energy and most of all the fun that Van Alimony • Child Support • Contracts • Real Estate
Halen produced as one of the best rock bands in the world. Criminal • Corporations • Personal Injury Tuesday Evenings
Country music will fill the air at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Litigation & Court Practices 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Jan. 20, when Nashville-based Russell Dickerson takes
the stage. A multi-platinum recording artist and 2019 JUPITER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION DIVISION
ACM Award nominee for “Song of the Year,” Dickerson Almost FREE! - A Nominal Administrative Fee is charged by Jupiter High School
is one of country music’s most talked-about new talents. Course taught by: REGISTRATION:
His smash single Yours is a ballad inspired by his wife ADAM S. GUMSON, ESQ.
that has racked up more than 33 million streams to date From: January 6, 2020
on Spotify, where he’s been on the Hot Country, Country To: January 17, 2020
Gold playlists and more for over a year, and has exploded CLASSES:
since being serviced to country radio in April. From: January 21, 2020
The concert series will close on Saturday, Feb. 1, with To: February 25, 2020
the 11th Annual Rock Tribute Band Competition, which has
become a favorite event among fairgoers and music lovers. For more information, call Jupiter High School (561) 744 - 7931

All concerts are free with a fair admission ticket. Register in person at Jupiter High School from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. or on-line at pbclearn.com
Advance discount fair tickets are on sale now at all Palm
Beach County Publix locations and will continue through (561) 744 - 4600 • jupiterlawcenter.com
Jan. 16. General seating is free with a fair admission ticket