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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. The Lettermen Starship
19. Asbury is a worship leader and songwriter who joined
the Bethel Music Collective in May of 2015. He began sounds, excitement, energy and most of all the fun that Van the gate. A child’s admission, under 12, is $5 in advance,
leading worship at his local church at age 14 and from there Halen produced as one of the best rock bands in the world. $8 at the gate (5 years and younger are free). For more
launched into full-time worship ministry at the International Country music will fill the air at 8 p.m. on Thursday, information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, http://
House of Prayer in Kansas City in 2005. He is most known Jan. 20, when Nashville-based Russell Dickerson takes the www.southfloridafair.com.
for his latest album, Reckless Love, named after the single. stage. A multi-platinum recording artist and 2019 ACM At A Glance – Coca-Cola Stage In The Party Pavilion
At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, Starship featuring Award nominee for “Song of the Year,” Dickerson is one of – South Florida Fair 2020
Mickey Thomas will take the stage. Held in conjunction country music’s most talked-about new talents. His smash Sunday, Jan. 19 – Cory Asbury, 8 p.m.
with the fair’s first Bike Night, Thomas is the owner of the single Yours is a ballad inspired by his wife that has racked Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas,
soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decades up more than 33 million streams to date on Spotify, where 8 p.m.
of the 1980s and 1990s. With his soulful and compelling he’s been on the Hot Country, Country Gold playlists and Thursday, Jan. 23 – Starz MVP Concert, 7 p.m.
vocals, he has established himself as one of rock music’s more for over a year, and has exploded since being serviced Monday, Jan. 27 – The Lettermen, 2:30 p.m.
most recognizable stars. Thomas made his mark in 1976 to country radio in April. Wednesday, Jan. 29 – Completely Unchained, the Ultimate
as lead vocalist on the mega-hit Fooled Around and Fell The concert series will close on Saturday, Feb. 1, with Van Halen Tribute Band, 8 p.m.
In Love with The Elvin Bishop Band. In 1979, he joined the 11th Annual Rock Tribute Band Competition, which has Thursday, Jan. 30 – Russell Dickerson, 8 p.m.
the Jefferson Starship as lead vocalist, after the departure become a favorite event among fairgoers and music lovers. Saturday, Feb. 1 – 11th Annual Rock Tribute Band
of Grace Slick and Marty Balin. The band went on to be All concerts are free with a fair admission ticket. Competition
renamed Starship and scored a string of top hits and gold, Advance discount fair tickets are on sale now at all Palm About The South Florida Fair
platinum and multi-platinum records. Beach County Publix locations and will continue through The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida
To celebrate 20 years of “The Starz of the Future,” the Jan. 16. General seating is free with a fair admission ticket Fair/Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
largest talent competition in South Florida, the fair will (which is required). Reserved seating also is available for nonprofit organization. Located at 9067 Southern Blvd. in
host a Starz MVP (Most Valuable Performers) fundraising purchase online at www.southfloridafair.com for $10, which West Palm Beach, the 2020 South Florida Fair will kick
concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Starz of the Future is in addition to the fair admission ticket. A single admission off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on Jan. 16 and the full
has hosted thousands of aspiring artists and is the largest for ages 12 to 59 is $10 in advance, $15 at the gate Monday fair will be held Jan. 17 to Feb. 2. For more information,
competition over five counties. to Friday and $20 Saturday and Sunday. Senior admission call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.
“The Starz will feature and honor previous Starz for 60 years of age and older pay $7 in advance and $9 at southfloridafair.com.
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 Champagne ~ ‘Not Just
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 For New Year’s!’
and entertainment industry.”
Starz performers will include Chris Grant, Beyoncé’s
longtime choreographer; singer-songwriter-storyteller By Laura Berrio, I recently traveled to Asheville, N.C. and joined
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At 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, The Lettermen are on New Year’s Eve, or at in a beautiful bar, surrounded by two floors of literature
expected to draw a large crowd during Seniors Day. For special events requiring with jazz music performed live in the background.
more than 50 years, The Lettermen — Donovan Tea, Bobby a toast. Now, I am What was going to be a quick stop to check out this
Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in seeing a nice variety of establishment, turned into a two hour, laid back afternoon,
their own right — have kept the meaning of harmony alive Champagnes by the glass enjoying Champagne and catching up with friends.
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South America, Canada, Mexico and even Saudi Arabia.
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, on the evening of the fair’s
second Bike Night, Completely Unchained will perform at
8 p.m. Promoted as the Ultimate Van Halen Tribute Band,
the group won the Tribute Band Competition at the 2019
fair. The four energetic and creative musicians recreate the
ultimate Van Halen production, complete with the attitude,

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