19 SOUND CHECK WHAT’S PLAYING AROUND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AUGUST 11�18, 2021 Country music festival coming to Union Evening concert features U four bands By Lisa Britton Go! Magazine NION — The idea began small. “It started out being a birth- day party. Then got bigger and bigger,” said Amanda Hampton. That small party is now the inaugural Eastern Oregon Coun- try Music Festival, set for Friday, Aug. 20, at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Grounds in Union. “I now have four bands,” she said. Tickets are $35 general admission, $125 VIP, or $55 for a campsite and admission. About 250 sites are available for both RVs and tents. A booth will be open for food goes on at 7:30 p.m., followed by Randy Woody and the South- bound Band at 9:15 p.m. “I just wanted to bring in some entertainment,” Hampton said. “I go to concerts all the time and run into the same people. Why not bring an event to us?” The festival will support Vet- erans Back 40, an organization that provides support for veter- ans, including outdoor adven- tures such as hunting, fi shing, boating and camping. and beverages for the general admission ticketholders. A VIP ticket includes dinner and drinks catered by Bud Jackson’s. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.eocountrymu- sicfest.com or at the gate on the day of the show. The music starts at 5 p.m. with Cale Moon of Enterprise. Wade Aylett, from Irrigon, takes the stage at 6:15 p.m. Two Nashville artists will close out the festival. Johno Clayton FREE eBooks and audiobooks AVAILABLE DAILY Noon to midnight Thousands of titles Unlimited # of sessions at NO CHARGE! It’s PRE-PAID with your taxes. Access with your Baker County Library Card from www.bakerlib.org/kids-teens www.facebook.com/randywoodymusic Randy Woody is one of four bands to play the inaugural Eastern Oregon Country Music Festival Aug. 20 in Union. CARE catered to YOUR needs! Bringing comfort services to those with life-limiting illnesses. SPECIALIZED CARE for each patient’s need. (541) 624-5800 Explore the ONLINE LIBRARY at www.bakerlib.org 541.523.6419 Union Grassroots Festival & Car Show Sat., Aug. 14th info@bakerlib.org • City Wide Yard Sales • VFW Breakfast and Yard Sale • Senior Class Duck Races • Vendors and sidewalk Art Contest • Car Show • Live Music • Kiddy Carnival • Lawn Mower Races • Family Street Dance • Friends of the Library Bake & Book Sale For more information or to sign up as a vendor or for the Car Show email grassroots@eoni.com or call 541-786-1492 Sign up for City Yard Sale Map call Nadyne at 541-910-5425