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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016
Country star Morgan rocks Clatsop County Fair
Headliner a treat
for music fans
By ELI STILLMAN
The Daily Astorian
Big entertainment came to the
small stage at the Clatsop County
Fair on Thursday night, as spec-
tators illed bleachers and set out
chairs around the amphitheater to
see country star Craig Morgan.
With more than 15 Country
Billboard chart songs and previ-
ous sold-out tours, there was a
high expectation of ticket sales.
However, irst year fairground
General Manager Kathi Matti-
nen wasn’t worried about peo-
ple missing out on the entertain-
ment due to space. “We could
put 10,000 people up on that hill-
side,” Mattinen said. “It’s a thank
you to the community for sup-
porting the bond.”
Clatsop County voters in May
approved Measure 4-178, a local
tax levy of 5 cents per $1,000
assessed value each year for ive
years for the county fairgrounds.
The measure extended a previous
tax for the fair, but at a lower rate.
The community seemed to
welcome the gesture with open
arms, as the crowd quickly illed
the bleachers before the show
began. Mattinen’s prediction was
correct as fairgoers had no prob-
lem inding alternative seating on
the grass, in folding chairs and
even on fallen logs destined for
Saturday’s logging show.
“We haven’t had headline
entertainment like this in years,”
said Linda Brim, of Astoria. “I
hope they have more.”
Having a big name come
to the local fair was a treat for
country fans who didn’t need to
travel far to see a show. “You get
the whole staycation, you know
everybody and it’s affordable,”
said Cheryl Matson, of Asto-
ria. Two weeks ago, Matson and
her family traveled to Seattle and
saw a sold-out country show at
CenturyLink Field. On Thursday,
she was able to sit 30 feet from
Morgan and get up without wor-
rying about losing her seat.
Many of the fans were ready
to dance as Morgan and his band
strummed up their irst num-
ber. The set had dedicated fans
on their feet and singing along.
But the concert wasn’t only for
devout country listeners.
“I always tell my kids, if you
have a chance to see a legend do
it,” said Astorian Lisa Berger-
son. Out with friends, Bergerson
admitted she wasn’t a huge coun-
try fan, but was still enjoying
the evening. “It’s like a fun class
reunion,” she laughed as her
group waved down old friends
throughout the show.
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Fans cheer Craig Morgan
at the Clatsop County Fair
Thursday.
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Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian
Craig Morgan performs Thursday during the Clatsop County Fair at the fairgrounds in Astoria.
Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian
Fans wait for Craig Morgan to perform Thursday during the Clatsop County Fair.
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hart Fire Chief Bill Eddy.
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