A country music showcase, organized by Marvin Lee, will take place Sunday evening. The Marvin Lee Band and the Bement Country Opery Band, which was started by Champaign native Herb Bone, will be the two featured bands, Lee said. Lee, who will emcee the show, had a country music show on Channel 3 about 30 years ago. It's my way to introduce some people and help them out. Music will again fill the air of the campground on Monday's talent show and big giveaway.
Some kids practice in their garage, make up an act and come here to perform.
Other kids have travelled to other county fairs to perform and have lots of practice. Adult audience members will have the opportunity to enter the Big Giveaway raffle. Other events include harness racing, motorcycle racing, a horse show, a rodeo and tractor and semi-truck pulls. A driver rides in the car twice around the half-mile track. In the pull races, a tractor or semi-truck has a sled hooked up to it, and the vehicle that can carry the sled farthest wins.