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Come Be a Part of t he Fai r! October 20-22, 2017 at the Brazos County Expo Complex www.BrazosValleyFair.com | (979) 821-1450 Ticket Prices: General Information
Friday, October 20th 4 pm to Midnight Saturday, October 21st 10 am to Midnight Sunday, October 22nd 10 am to 10 pm
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General Admission $12 • Kids 12 & Under Free Carnival Wristbands $25
(Valid for 1 day, Unlimited rides must meet height requirements). EVERYONE must have an admission ticket to enter Fairgrounds. Admission Ticket holder gets into Concert, Rodeo, Livestock Shows, Shopping and Carnival Area. Carnival Wristbands can be purchased in the Carnival area.
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Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo is partnering with Texas Craftsmen to raise money for Hurricane Harvey Relief. All proceeds donated to Samaritan's Purse supporting those of the Texas Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Harvey. Winners will be drawn Sunday, Oct. 22 and notiďŹ ed within 72 hours. Winners do not need to be present to win.
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Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 4:00 PM- Grounds, Food Vendors, & Carnival Open to the Public 4:00 PM - Best of Texas Ranch Rodeo SemiFinals - North Arena 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Free Kids Events - AgLand Kids Arena Includes Stick Horse & Pony Hop Races & Kids Hay Hauling 4:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 4:30 PM - Pirate Parrot Show - Fairway 5:00 PM- Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn
6:30 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn
Finals - North Arena
6:30 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway 7:00 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
10:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Free Kids Events AgLand Kids Arena
7:00 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn
Includes Stick Horse & Pony Hop Races & Kids Hay Hauling
7:00 PM-9:30 PM- CPRA/UPRA Rodeo w/ Mutton Bustin’ & Boot Scramble – North Arena
10:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn
8:00 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn
10:30 AM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway
8:00 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway
11:00 AM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn
8:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn
11:00 AM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
8:30 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
12:00 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway
9:45 PM - Kevin Fowler - Bud Light Main Stage
12:00 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 10:00 AM - Grounds, Food Vendors, & Carnival Open to the Public
11:00 AM - Mutton Bustin’ - AgLand Kids Arena
12:30 PM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway 12:30 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn
10:00 AM - Junior Heifer Showmanship Followed by Ring A & Ring B - South Arena
1:00 PM - Mutton Bustin’ - AgLand Kids Arena
10:00 AM - Prospect Meat Goat Showmanship Followed by Ring A & Ring B - East Pavilion Arena
1:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn
2:00 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway
5:30 PM - Mutton Bustin’- AgLand Kids Arena
10:30 AM - Prospect Lamb Showmanship Followed by Ring A & Ring B - East Pavilion Arena. All Livestock Released Upon End of Breed/Division.
6:00 PM - Pirate Parrot Show - Fairway
10:00 AM - Best of Texas Ranch Rodeo Semi-
5:00 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway 5:00 PM - Lil-Wranglers Dance Performance Main Stage/Fairway 5:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 5:30 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
1:00 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
2:00 PM - Best of Texas Ranch Rodeo Finals w/ Mutton Bustin’ - North Arena 2:30 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn 2:30 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
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3:00 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 3:00 PM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway 4:00 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway 4:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 4:30 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway 5:00 PM-7:30PM - CPRA/UPRA Rodeo w/ Mutton Bustin’ & Boot Scramble with a performance by the State Champion 4-H Mounted Drill Team Brazos County Faith Riders. Plus BVFR Scholarship Presentation – North Arena 5:00 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn 5:00 PM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway 6:00 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway 6:00 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 7:00 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn 7:00 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway 8:00 PM - Sabrina Carpenter - Candy 95 Main Stage
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Arena
3:00 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn
10:00 AM - Prospect Steer Showmanship Followed by Ring A & Ring B – South Arena
3:00 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
10:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Free Kids Events AgLand Kids Arena
3:30 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway
Includes Stick Horse & Pony Hop Races & Kids Hay Hauling
& Boot Scramble – North Arena
10:30 AM - Canine Stars - Fairway 10:30 AM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 11:00 AM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn 11:30 AM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway 12:00 PM - Mutton Bustin’ - AgLand Kids Arena 12:00 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway 12:00 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 1:00 PM - Lil-Wranglers Dance Performance Main Stage/Fairway
4:00 PM - CPRA/UPRA Rodeo w/ Mutton Bustin’ **Drawing for Hurricane Harvey Fundraising Raffle items at this time. 4:00 PM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway 4:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn 4:30 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway 5:00 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn 5:30 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway 6:00 PM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway
1:00 PM - Canine Stars - Fairway
6:30 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
1:00 PM - Dairy Classroom - AgLand Kids Barn
7:00 PM - La Energia Nortena - Alegria Main
1:30 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn
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1:30 PM - Swifty Swine Pig Races - Fairway
*Grounds Attractions (including Petting Zoo,
10:00 AM - Grounds, Food Vendors, & Carnival Open to the Public
2:00 PM - Mutton Bustin’ - AgLand Kids Arena
Pony Rides, & Mechanical Bull) Exhibits,
2:00 PM - Pirates Parrot Show - Fairway
Carnival, Daily Entertainment Stage, and Food
10:00 AM - Junior Swine Showmanship Followed by Ring A & Ring B – East Pavilion
3:00 PM - Magic Bean Show - AgLand Kids Barn
Vendors will be open daily during the posted hours.
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Kevin Fowler will take the stage of the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo on Friday, October 20th at the Brazos County Expo. Be ready to enjoy an incredible show as Kevin comes back for his second time to the fair with an enthusiastic sound and plenty of fun for all! “We’re coming to a honky tonk near you, A little hardcore troubadour hillbilly blues, Bringing country back, a little old a little new, We’re coming to a honky tonk near you” - the title song off of the new album by independent veteran country artist Kevin Fowler pretty well sums up his sound, approach and endless work ethic. Steeped in the old-school charm of classic country music, amped up with a modern energy all his own, and steadily touring from one packed house of honky-tonk diehards to another, Kevin Fowler makes music on his own terms for the thousands and thousands of loyal fans he’s earned through the years. To see Kevin Fowler in concert is more than just a show: it’s an experience. The Amarillo, Texas native’s wildeyed charisma breathes new life into old favorites like “Beer Bait & Ammo” and “The Lord Loves A Drinkin’ Man,” his twangy vocals riding atop the honky-tonk groove of his ace backing band. Few performers in country music are as naturally gifted at leading the crowd in a good time, whether it’s in a crowded dancehall or the wide open spaces of an outdoor festival. And few things amp up a busy musician’s energy level quite like a brand new album to release: this autumn, Kevin Fowler will be bringing the fresh new material of “Coming To A Honky Tonk Near You” to his fans around the nation. “Sometimes the recording process can be grueling, but this record was a pleasure to make,” Fowler beams when asked about the new project. “I recorded it with my good buddy Trent Willmon. I think it really shows in the final product when you are just having a great time making music with your friends.” 8 | October 19, 2017
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GET EXCITED! The beautiful and incredibly talented Sabrina Carpenter will entertain fans with an awesome show on Saturday, October 21st at 8:00 PM on the Main Stage at the Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo. Recently completing her De Tour that took her across America, Sabrina will hit the stage for an awesome show Saturday evening. Eighteen-year-old singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter’s journey into music, television and film began at the age of 2 when she followed in her older sister’s footsteps as a ballerina. As her passion and skill in dance flourished, Sabrina surprised her family and friends by discovering her unique vocal talents. Her budding acting career began in theater before moving from the stage to film and television, landing her first role as a guest star on “Law & Order SVU.” Subsequent roles have included Young Chloe on Fox’s “The Goodwin Games” and Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series, “Girl Meets World.” Staying true to her first love of music, Carpenter released her debut album Eyes Wide Open at the age of 15. Fueled by youthful exuberance and irresistibly buoyant singles such as “Eyes Wide Open” and “We’ll Be the Stars,” the album reflected Carpenter’s life over the previous three years. With the release
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of her sophomore album “EVOLution” in October 2016, the gestation period was shorter, but clearly encompassed even more growth. Having co-written on the album, Carpenter sought to “work with people who are young and hungry — people like me.” The album’s current single, the instantly catchy “Thumbs” is pushing through to Top 40 all across the country with more than 23+ million streams on Spotify. Outside of the studio, Carpenter’s live shows reflect her boundless energy. She embarked on her first-ever, sold out headline EVOLution Tour last fall, traveling across 35+ cities in the United States. Internationally, she joined The Vamps as a special guest on their UK arena tour this May and performed on Ariana Grande’s worldwide Dangerous Woman Brazil tour dates in June. Carpenter is currently on The De-Tour – her second headline tour, which will hit 30+ North American cities by its conclusion at the end of August. Prior to heading out on tour, Carpenter co-wrote and released her newest song “Why,” which Billboard hails as “extremely likable and highly promising of what’s to come.” October 19, 2017 | 9
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La Energia Norteña will take the stage on Sunday, October 22nd to round out the weekend of top artists to perform during the 2017 Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo. This young band has established an incredible following and showcases their passion for Norteno music. Be sure to catch them on Sunday when they take the stage at 7:00 PM. La Energía Norteña, un grupo compuesto por 6 jóvenes amantes a la música de saxofón, acordeón y bajo sexto. Desde San Luis Potosí, México, fundado en la ciudad de Dallas TX en el año 2008 por Adrián Zamarripa y Moisés Cuevas Jr, nace lo más joven y fresco de la música
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The Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo is excited to welcome Steve Wariner to the Bud Light Stage for an evening of exceptional music! Concert will begin 15 minutes after the completion of the Rodeo in the Rodeo Arena. Playing hits from his many top albums Steve is sure to put on an incredible show! Purchase your general admission ticket that includes access to the concert!
This run took him into 1990, when he One of country music’s most versatile switched to Arista Records. He had performers, Steve Wariner grew up in considerable initial success on the suburban Indianapolis, interested in the new label, with his first Arista album, I Beatles on the radio as well as Chet Atkins Am Ready, going platinum (none of his and George Jones, the artists his father previous albums had even gone gold) and listened to most frequently. He started his first three Arista singles making the Top playing music in his dad’s band, and by Ten. And he shared a 1991 Grammy Award his high school years, he was playing for Best Country Vocal Collaboration with local clubs. At age 17, he caught the ear of Ricky Skaggs and Vince Gill for “Restless,” Dottie West, who persuaded him to join a track on Mark O’Connor’s album The her band, and in that position he ended New Nashville Cats. up playing bass on her classic 1973 single Wariner scored a country Top Ten hit with “Country Sunshine.” He moved on to work “If I Didn’t Love You” in the summer of as a sideman for Bob Luman and signed 1993, but his record sales were declining. a singles deal with RCA Records in 1976. His 1996 instrumental album No More Mr. His career developed slowly, and in the Nice Guy, his first release in three years, beginning, the low-tuned guitars and wide did not chart, but that year he joined the range of his singles brought frequent Grand Ole Opry. In 1997, he sang with comparisons to the early Glen Campbell Anita Cochran on “What If I Said,” and the hits. His first really successful single single topped the country charts in early was “Your Memory,” which peaked in the 1998, just after Garth Brooks’ recording country Top Ten in early 1981, followed of Wariner’s composition “Longneck by “By Now” and “All Roads Lead to Bottle” had gone to number one. This You,” which topped the country charts in twin success reinvigorated his career. He signed toare Capitol Records, Brooks’ Brazos Valleycouple and Coufal-Prater coming together in November 2017 as United Ag & Turf to serve you better. December. RCA released another of singles before finally issuing his debut label, and released “Holes in the Floor of As United, bring Heaven,” you a bigger selection of John which made the country TopDeere, Five, more availability and even special pricing. And you’ll still album, Steve Wariner, in the fallwe’ll of 1982. He returned to the country Top Ten in winning the Country Music Association’s the same helpful folks dealer. United Ag & Turf. United With You and Your Land. awards for Song of at theyour Yearlocal and Single 1983 with “Midnight Fire,”work whichwith became the title track of his second album, and of the Year. Burnin’ the Roadhouse Down, his debut album for Capitol, reached the “Lonely Women Make Good Lovers.” country Top Ten, went gold, and crossed Wariner’s career really took off when he left over to the Top 50 of the pop charts. He RCA for MCA in late 1984. His first single followed it with 1999’s Two Teardrops, for the new label, “What I Didn’t Do,” made which also went gold; the same year, the country Top Five in early 1985, setting he shared his second Grammy for Best off a string of 18 consecutive Top Ten hits Country Instrumental for the Asleep at the that included the chart-toppers “Some Wheel track “Bob’s Breakdown.” His third Fools Never Learn,” “You Can Dream of Capitol album, Faith in You, was released Me,” “Life’s Highway,” “Small Town Girl,” in May 2000. “The Weekend,” “Lynda,” “Where Did I Go Wrong,” and “I Got Dreams” (the last two Wariner compositions). Artist Biography by William Ruhlmann
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