Bad luck, good music at Kentucky State Fair - The Courier-Journal
David Snowden has been bringing music to the Kentucky State Fair for 40 years, so when he describes this year’s fair as being “snakebit” he speaks with authority. The opening and closing concerts in Freedom Hall were both canceled, robbing the fair of two signature events. Snowden’s disappointment has been tempered by the addition of a free stunt show by BMX and FMX professionals in Freedom Hall for Thursday’s opening night, and a line-up of free concerts that he said is bettered only by those offered at the New... Many of this year’s free Turf Concert Series performers are touring the fair circuit — Snowden produces shows for nearly 20 state fairs — but their shows are ticketed events elsewhere. “There’s no state fair other than New York that has the budget for free shows like Kentucky has,” Snowden said. “I think the quality of our free shows have hurt our paid shows, honestly. So while there won’t be any rising pop stars or soul legends to anchor the Kentucky State Fair’s entertainment line-up, there’s enough to keep music fans busy. State Fair admission is included in the cost of of the paid shows, but not parking. Source: www.courier-journal.com
