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Ashton Shepherd is the 2008 Headlining Act!

Ashton Shepherd

Ashton Shepherd with guitars

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We are excited to announce that our Headlining Act on Thursday, July 10th 2008 for the 119th Afton Fair will be Ashton Shepherd! Skyline featuring Cassidy Lynn will open the concert at 8:00 PM. This is an open air concert with limited seating. Bring chairs and/or blankets.

The 2008 Afton Fair will be held from July 8th (Tuesday) through July 13th (Sunday) 2008! This years midway will be provided by Main Events Amusements. Agricultural events such as Harness Racing, the Pony Pull, the Horse Show and the Youth Dairy Show will return again this year. We have a wide variety of entertainment lined up, from the Blue Ribbon Cloggers, Skyline featuring Cassidy Lynn, Route 66, Familiar Noise, Last Licks and more. Other events and displays include: The Children's Activity Center, Car Show, The Demolition Derby, The Firemen's Parade, Fireworks and more!

Local band Familiar Noise will be at the Afton Fair on Sunday, July 13th, performing music from their soon to be realeased CD, "Simpler Times"

We have posted our schedule for 2008 fair. The schedule is not complete and is subject to change. It will be updated as more information comes available.

Come join us for the 119th Afton Fair from July 8th through July 13th 2008!

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities for the 2008 Afton Fair

We are seeking companies to sponsor our Main Attraction, Ashton Shepherd, Grandstand Events, Entertainment Tent, and various other entertainment for the 2008 fair including the Children's Activity Center and our Bikes for Kids Giveaway. Order Forms for Sponosorships and Website advertising are available on the advertising & sponsorship page.

Become a Vendor for the 2008 Afton Fair

If you have crafts or other merchandise to sell and would like to display at the Afton Fair we will be accepting applications for vendors through June of 2008. We are looking for tradesmen with expertise in Blacksmithing, Stained Glass, Calligraphers and more. If you have one of these skills or others and would like to display, or teach your trade, please submit a Vendor Application. Visit our vendor page for more information.

Recent News Releases and Announcements

05/11/2008
We have just posted information on this years Bike's for Kids Giveaway. Tickets will be availabale at the Afton Sertoma Club, and drawings will take place at the entertainment tent.

05/03/2008
Our Saturday night grandstand entertainment will be Bull Riding, starting at 7:00 PM.

04/26/2008 (updated 05/03/2008)
A Horsemen's Tack Sale by JP Morgan will be held at the Afton Driving Park on June 14th at 6:00 PM in the Fireman's Building.

04/26/2008
Information and entry forms for the 2008 Afton Fair Pageant have been posted on the website. The pageant will start at 2:00 PM on Wednesday July 9th, 2008, with check-in from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

04/17/2008
The Afton Fair Junior Idol Competition for ages 5 to 18 will be held on Saturday, July 12th 2008 at the Entertainment Tent.

04/17/2008
We are excited to announce that Ashton Shepherd will be our headlining act on Thursday, July 10th 2008. Skyline featuring Cassidy Lynn will open the show at 8:00 PM with Ashton Shepherd to follow. This is an open air concert with limited seating! Bring chairs and/or blankets for the show!

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