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WIN: Ford Co Fair, Roots & Boots!

WIN: Ford Co Fair, Roots & Boots!

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The Ford County Fair Board is proud to announce the lineup for the 2023 Ford County Fair Concert. Three of the voices that defined 90’s country music – Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye – join forces in the Roots & Boots tour, coming to the Ford County Fairgrounds on June 30, 2023, in Melvin, IL! Combined, the trio has amassed more than 40 Top 10 radio smash hits and sold more than 25 million albums. Don’t miss these iconic country artists as they come together on one night, with one band, to swap stories and perform their classic songs all on one stage.

The concert will take place at the Ford County Fairgrounds in Melvin, Illinois. Gates will open at 6:00 PM and the show will begin at 7:30 PM. Tickets include fair admission, parking, and carnival rides! Tickets will go on sale this coming Friday (March 10th) at 8 AM and will be available at www.fordcountyfair.org. 

Wake up with Duane & Abby all this week to win tickets to Friday night’s Roots & Boots concert. Play the Big Hairy Question, just after 7AM to win!

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