Story Published:
Oct 13, 2008 at 11:09 AM CST
Story Updated:
Oct 15, 2008 at 1:33 PM CST
Are you ready for the 2008 Greater Baton Rouge State Fair?
FOX44 and
NBC33 have teamed up with the
Greater Baton Rouge State Fair to bring you a special
$5 Family Night ticket price on Opening Night, Thursday October 23rd!
The $5 ticket price is good for opening night only and includes General Admission and a Ride Wristband.
Greater Baton Rouge State Fair
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Visit www.gbrsf.com for details
October 23 - November 2
Open 5PM Mon.-Fri., - 1PM Sat. & Sun.
Close 10PM Sun.-Thurs. - Midnight Fri. & Sat.
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2008 SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 23
- Gates Open: 5:00 PM - Opening Ceremony at Main Gate
- Sneak-A-Peek - TBA
- Main Stage: 6:00 PM - COX COMMUNICATION CHOIR (ministry music)
- Main Stage: 6:45 PM - VOICES OF ZION (ministry music)
- Main Stage: 7:45 PM - ONE ONLY (ministry music)
- Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic)
- Gates Close: 10:00 PM
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Friday, October 24
- Gates Open: 5:00 PM
- Main Stage: 7:00 PM - PHAT HAT (funk/soul)
- Main Stage: 9:00 PM - LIL' RAY NEAL (blues)
- Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic)
- Gates Close: Midnight
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Saturday, October 25
Gates Open: 1:00 PM
Livestock Pavilion: 1:30 PM TIL - FREE PONY RIDES
In the Bowl: 3:30 PM - SELPA Lawn-Tractor Pull
Main Stage: 2:00 PM - TOUT LES SOIR (Cajun)
Main Stage: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - BAYOU BUCKET REVIVAL BAND with guests BERNIE PAUL & Mason McClaine (Cajun/Zydeco/Swamp Pop)
Main Stage: 8:30 PM - KANE GLAZE & THE KANE GLAZE BAND (Swamp Pop)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic); THE FABULOUS BAGASSE BOYS (strolling show)
Gates Close: Midnight
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Sunday, October 26
- Gates Open: 1:00 PM
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Livestock Pavilion: 1:00 PM TIL - OPEN GOAT SHOWS - Bowl: 2:00 PM TIL - MUTTON BUSTIN' KIDS RODEO
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- Main Stage: 2:30 PM - THE FABULOUS BAGASSE BOYZ (bluegrass)
- Main Stage: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - ALAN MUNDE GAZETTE (bluegrass)
- Main Stage: 5:30 PM - JIM HOGG & THE BOYS (bluegrass)
- Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic); THE FABULOUS BAGASSE BOYS (strolling show)
Gates Close: Midnight
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Monday, October 27
- Gates Open: 5:00 PM
- Family Nights - $3 general admission
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Main Stage: 7:30 PM - MIKE BRANDT (rock)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic)
Gates Close: Midnight
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Tuesday, October 28
- Gates Open: 5:00 PM
- Family Nights - $3 general admission
- Main Stage: 7:30 PM - NORCIO (rock)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic) |
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Wednesday, October 29
- Gates Open: 5:00 PM
- Family Nights - $3 general admission
- Main Stage: 7:30 PM - DASH RIP ROCK (rock)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic)
- Gates Close: 10:00 PM
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Thursday, October 30
- Gates Open: 5:00 PM
- Family Nights - $3 general admission
Main Stage: 7:30 PM - Rumba Buena (Latin)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic)
Gates Close: 10:00 PM |
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Friday, October 31
- Gates Open: 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM - Livestock Pavilion: - Sheriff's Displays (K-9, etc.) tentative
- Main Stage: 7:00 PM - The Anteeks (rock)
- 9:00 PM - WAITING FOR BRANTLEY (rock)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic)
Gates Close: Midnight |
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Saturday, November 1
- Gates Open: 1:00 PM
- Livestock Pavilion: 1:00 PM - JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW
- In the Bowl: 3:30 PM - SELPA Lawn-Tractor Pull
- Main Stage: 2:00 & 3:00 PM - CHRIS GRAY (country)
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- Main Stage: 3:45 & 6:45 PM - CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST TOWN (country)
- Main Stage: 8:30 PM - TRENT BOURGEOIS (country)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic)
- Gates Close: Midnight
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Sunday, November 2
- Gates Open: 1:00 PM
- Livestock Pavilion: 1:30 PM - JUNIOR BREEDING BEEF SHOW
- Bowl: 3:00 PM TIL - KIDS MUTTON BUSTIN' RODEO
- Main Stage: 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM - ANDY SMITH BAND (variety)
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- Main Stage: 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM - VINCE VANCE & THE VALIANTS (pop/rock)
Attractions: INFERNAUX (fire dancers); THE FARM EXPERIENCE; TIM SPINOSA (magic) |
