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AUGUST 4�11, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENES
FROM THE
COVER
Umatilla County Fair off ers
variety of entertainment
By Tammy Malgesini
Go! Magazine
H
ERMISTON — From main
stage acts to sideshow per-
formers, entertainment oppor-
tunities are plentiful during the
Umatilla County Fair. The event
is Aug. 11-14 at the Eastern
Oregon Trade and Event Center
in Hermiston.
Kicking off the nightly en-
tertainment is Stone in Love —
Journey Tribute on Wednesday,
Aug. 11, at 9 p.m. All seats are
free with fair admission, which is
$11. One of the Pacifi c North-
west’s hottest tribute acts, the
Portland-based group plays all
the songs Journey fans have
come to love.
Other main stage acts are
Everclear (Thursday, Aug. 12, at
9 p.m.), an alt-rock band formed
in 1991 in Portland; a Latino Night
Dance (Friday, Aug. 13, from
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.) featuring For-
taleza De Tierra Caliente, Alfa 7,
Diana Reyes and Tierra Cali; and
Frankie Ballard (Saturday, Aug.
14, at 9 p.m.), a country-blues-
rocker with hot country singles
such as “Sunshine & Whiskey,”
“Helluva Life” and “Young &
Crazy.” Also, a DJ and dancing
is available before and after the
concerts at the Barley Barn, near
the concert entrance.
General admission for the
Everclear and Frankie Ballard
concerts are free with fair ad-
mission. Reserved and premium
seating (fi rst fi ve rows) are avail-
able for $12 and $20, respec-
tively. Advance tickets, which do
not include fair admission, are
available via www.umatillacoun-
tyfair.net.
Tickets for Friday evening’s
Latino Night that are purchased
in advance at Velasco Used
Car Sales (80596 Highway
395, Hermiston) are $30 and
include fair admission. Tickets
purchased at the gate do not
include fair admission.
“We’re excited to off er a va-
riety of performers on the main
stage,” said Angie McNalley, fair
director.
In addition, McNalley said
the fair’s side entertainment will
have a little something for ev-
eryone. She said it’s sometimes
a juggling act bringing back fan
favorites and fi nding new acts to
wow the crowds.
Fairgoers, McNalley said,
won’t want to miss Ride Hard
Entertainment. In addition to
daily mutton bustin’ shows,
people can sidle up to roping
dummies and a mechanical bull
to show off their skills, and pose
for photos with the Legendary
Longhorns.
Throughout the day, several
variety shows take place, includ-
ing Leapin’ Louie, who will dazzle
the crowd with world-class
lasso tricks and more; Jeremiah
Johnston, who holds two medals
in the juggling world champi-
onships; Hart Keene, whose
Submitted
Journey tribute band Stone in Love plays Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Umatilla
County Fair in Hermiston.
magic and comedy act features
mentalism and illusion; and Mz.
Pearl, who has been referred to
as a “one-woman comedy circus
act.”
McNalley said the fun isn’t al-
ways contained within the stage
area. Don’t be surprised to run
into fair entertainers strolling the
grounds.
“If you are walking along or
look bored, Mz. Pearl with her red
nose might jump out and interact
with you,” McNalley said with a
laugh.
Also, McNalley said there are
a variety of vendors that add to
the fair experience. She encour-
aged people to stroll the midway
and beyond to take in activities
like knockerball, laser tag, virtual
reality and more.
“We have lots of other attrac-
tions,” she said.
First Friday at Crossroads
R eflection s
Featuring
Amy VanGaasbeck and
Slade Elbert
2020 Auburn Avenue
Baker City, Oregon
541.523.5369
www.crossroads-arts.org
Exhibition on display Friday, August 6
through Saturday, August 28
Crossroads is open Monday through Saturday
from 10:00am to 5:00pm