The newly-named fair is an expansion on the old Logan County Arts and Crafts Festival that has been popular in the area for many years, said Debrina Williams, with the Logan County Chamber of Commerce. But, this year, the fair is broadening its horizons and adding several new features and attractions, she said in a recent interview.
This year, the fair won’t just be about arts and crafts, although those two features will be a big part of the new county fair, Williams said in the interview.
Logan’s Got Talent and it will be on display during the upcoming Logan County Fair.
The talent contest, along with other entertainment will be featured at the first Logan County Fair, which begins Friday afternoon in the Willie Akers Arena at the Logan Memorial Fieldhouse on Midelburg Island. The fair will still feature many artisans and crafters and so much more is on the schedule.
A press release from The Logan County Chamber of Commerce said this year’s fair will include more entertainment, food, vendors, artisans and crafters than in previous years when the fair was called the Logan County Arts and Crafts Festival.
The fair opens at 4 p.m. on Friday with several new activities including the Berkley Fish Pond, sponsored by EQT, where kids can enjoy time fishing in a catch-and-release format.
A press release from the Logan County Chamber of Commerce said parents are urged to bring their children and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to enjoy time fishing with their children while at the fair.
Another special event for kids will be Germ City sponsored by the West Virginia University Extension Service.
The press release said kids and adults will learn about germs and how to prevent disease in a fun and educational environment.
Another great kids’ event will be the Logan High School cheerleaders hosting a booth during the fair for princess makeovers, face painting and more.
In opening the Logan County Fair on Friday the 2009 America’s Ultimate Mrs., Navonna Browning, a resident of Logan County, will welcome attendees.
The Country Kitchen is back, as well as other food and sweets vendors.
Entertainment will fill the schedule throughout the weekend starting Friday evening on the inside main stage: At 5 p.m., Krista Brown will perform and at 7 p.m., the band Top Shelf will perform. On the outside stage, the Street Players Band performance begins at 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the entertainment schedule includes a Sweet Confections Baker’s Contest sponsored by Serafino Nolletti of City Bakery at 11 a.m., Flip N Twist Gymnastics & Cheerific All Stars performance at noon, “Logan’s Got Talent” Contest hosted by DJ Bill France at 2 p.m., the presentation of the Logan County Belles including 2009 Logan County Belle Mary Conners of McConnell and the Miss Logan County Fair Pageant 2009 competition directed by Asheley Allie begins at 6 p.m. All of these events will take place on the inside main stage.
On the outside stage, beginning at 2 p.m., Sally Stollings will host the Logan County Fair Car Cruise-In. At 7 p.m., also on the outside stage, the Daddy Rabbit Band will perform.
The new “Logan’s Got Talent” competition will feature a format similar to the television show America’s Got Talent. Contestants will perform to show their talents which may include musical performances, dancing, gymnastics, magic, juggling, performance art, pet talents, stupid human tricks and about anything else a person can safely perform on the stage, the press release said. Prizes totaling $500 will be paid to the winners.
To enter the Logan’s Got Talent competition or for more information on any of the events contact the Chamber at 304-752-1324.
On Sunday, the fair will open at noon with Gospel Music Performances on the outside stage by The Humphreys and Jessica Sharp of Dunbar, the Marietta Ambassadors, Pat Hutchinson and Davy Joe Kirkendall. Shannon Meade, McKenzie Meade, Katrina Collins and the Porter Creek Cloggers will perform on the inside stage. After church, folks can enjoy some great gospel music and lunch at the Country Kitchen, the press release said.
Throughout the Logan County Fair weekend, several demonstrations will be presented by artisans and crafters including wool spinning, weaving, handmade marionette puppets, fried Twinkies and Snicker bars, fudge making, leather crafting, wood crafting, a blacksmith shop and book signings by various local authors.
Prior to the opening of the Logan County Fair, the 5th Annual Logan County Fair Tennis Tournament will begin play on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on Midelburg Island. The fair will also host the 2nd Annual Chief Logan 5K Run/Walk at Chief Logan State Park on Saturday. Persons interested in registering for these events need to contact the chamber.
Admission to the Logan County Fair will be $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 7-12 and kids 6 and under will be admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the event prior to entry.
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