Greene County Fair to feature motocross freestyle show
WAYNESBURG – Anything with “noise and motors” is sure to draw a crowd at the Greene County Fair, and this year’s event will have plenty of both along with, of course, the area’s future farmers and their livestock.
The fair, which officially started Saturday with the 4-H horse and dog shows, will crown its fair queen during the pageant this afternoon at 4 p.m. and immediately be followed by the vesper service at 5 p.m.
The carnival rides get rolling Monday with many more events through the rest of the week.
The biggest attraction this year might be acrobatic motorcycle riders from the U.S. National Freestyle Motocross Series that will be performing tricks and stunts for the grandstand crowd Wednesday night.
Fair Manager Larry Marshall said the fair was fortunate to get the group during its tour while traveling to the West Virginia State Fair a few days later in Lewisburg, W.Va.
“They play big events and this was on their way,” Marshall said. “They were able to accommodate us and we were tickled to get them. It’s tough to get these acts. People want noise and motors. This was something we’ve never had before.”
The group will perform at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in front of the grandstands with the rainout performance scheduled for the following day if needed. Marshall said the group will bring ramps that will hurl riders 70 feet in the air, along with other aerial obstacles.
“We think that will attract young people and families and anyone who likes motorcycles,” Marshall said. “We were lucky enough to get them.”
Marshall said the $8 entrance fee beginning each day at 3 p.m. is a bargain for a night of entertainment and rides.
“We hope we have a great crowd,” Marshall said. “It’s probably the best in the area for the price.”
Some of the musical acts in the show tent this year will include the Original Rag Tag Band at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the Chris Higbee Band at 8:15 p.m. Thursday.
The truck pulls are at 7 p.m. Tuesday with the larger class truck and tractor pulls running Saturday night beginning about 6:30 p.m.
The popular demolition derby will be at 7 p.m. Friday.
A full schedule of the week’s events can be found on the Greene County Fair’s website at www.greenecountyfair.org.