D2-LancMter Farming, Saturday, June 17, 1995 Kempton Country Fair From top country talent to trac tor pull to the Miss Kempton Fair Scholarship Pageant and countless exhibits to the Mid way and off-road four by four auto races, the Kempton Country Fair remains tops for family fun and thrills. Opening Friday at S p.m., June 16, this weekend event celebrates its 41st anniversary, closing on Sunday. June 18. And this year, a very special treat is in store on Saturday eve ning when Jett Williams, the daughter of Hank Williams, ap pears in two live performances at 7:15 and 10:15 p.m. along with The Drifting Cowboys. Making her professional debut at a me morial program honoring her fa ther in 1989, she met two of the original “Cowboys” that set her career in motion. Her unique style and their unforgettable blend make for listening pleasure. But that’s just a sample of what’s in store in Kempton. The Blue Mountain Gang with their familiar mix of country and bluegrass open the entertainment on Friday evening in two perfor mances, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. A favorite with Kempton audiences, they’re know as crowd pleasers. Featured at the 8:15 and 10:15 p.m. slot, Darryl and Don Ellis, who are recognized for their rich, soulful voices, are a dynamite twosome. Just in their mid-20s, these country hunks who are com pared to the Everly Brothers, will sing their own songs as well as other favorites. Show time on Saturday begins at 3 p.m. with Andrew Roblin. A singer, a yodeler, even a guy who shouts whoopee, he’ll play a gui tar, jew harp, mandolin and ham mered dulcimer. He’ll also be on stage at S p.m. San Antonio Rose will make a first time appearance at Kempton with her 6 and 9: IS p.m. programs on Saturday. Sunday’s musical offerings start at 5 and 7 p.m. when The ' HULLS For BEDDING Most effective as bedding for all kinds 9! beef and. dairy cattle, hogs, ' k sheep and ,! W ipoultry > . Any |gpunt deleted $ Esbenshade;' Ttarkey Farm; (America's Oldest—-Sinco 1858) I , PO Box 337 I (717) 687-7631^1 Country Rhythm Band swings in to gear. Playing with gusto, they’ve returned to delight fair crowds with their familiar re frains. Once again Tommy Schafer and the Blue Mountain Ramblers will take over the evening and pre sent songs old and new that have made them local favorites. They’ll be on the covered stage at 6:15 and at 8:15 p.m. But this is just the beginning of the many events at the Kempton Country Fair. This year, celebrat ing the 32nd annual event, tractor pulls are scheduled for Friday eve ning at 6 p.m. Farm stock tractor pulls in three classes, single wheel 4x4 sanctioned stock pickups, a non-sanctioned local 4x4 class from Lehigh, Berks, and Schuyl kill counties, and two modified stock sanctioned classes will be held. A rain date, June 18 at 4 p.m. has been scheduled. It’s a real happening when the fair opens on Saturday at 11 a.m. It’s Children’s Day and from 1 un til 4 p.m., children 14 years old and under will be able to ride the amusements at reduced rates. A bicycle is top prize at a special at 4 p.m. drawing. Mountain Madness Off Road races take off on Saturday at 12 noon in a series of Figure 8 man euvers and enthusiasts will contin ue to enjoy the drag races begin ning at 6 p.m. Saturday evening. Both are E.C.4W.D.A. sanction ed. The Miss Kempton Fair Scho larship Pageant takes place on Sunday at noon with a series of programs starting with a produc tion number and continuing with a talent demonstration, an evening gown presentation, on stage inter views and finally, the crowning of Es Lieblichst Maedel, the fairest Paradise, Pa. one. Although the fair opens at 11 a.m. on Sunday, a very new and special Bicycle Race has been scheduled. Starting at 9 a.m., the WEEU Cycle series is a 16-mile competition and everyone is wel come to participate from 8 to 88. Age group awards and random prizes will be offered. Sunday, noon, the four-wheel drivers will be on the course again in a series of obstacle races. Again the Mountain Madness Off Road Races are E.C.4W.D.A. sanction ed. Sunday also features a Chil dren’s Pedal Tractor Pull for kids 5 to 10 years old. Beginning at 1 p.m., there’s a teeter-totter, a balance on seesaws, in which youngsters can participate. For all the events, fairgoers are invited to bring chairs or blankets for both the under-cover stage programs and the pulls and races. And there’s so much more to see and do. More than 100 exhibitors dis play their wares from arts and crafts such as dolls and pins and hair clips and handmade aprons and dresses to hot tubs and build ing supplies. There are all sorts of goodies meats, baked goods, homemade candies. There are an tiques and a flea market, dried flowers and landscaping hints. There are autos and trucks, trac tors and farm equipment a complete array for everyone to en joy. When hunger pangs strike and the fresh country air promises a healthy appetite, the food con cessions abound. From soup and chili, hot dogs, steak and meatball sandwiches to tacos, pizza and ice cream, there is plenty from which to choose. Of course, there’s the midway with rides, bingo and games to add to the excitement Gate prizes are offered each evening with a grand prize on Sunday. For those who like a bit of his tory, an adjunct to the Kempton Fair grounds is the W.K.& S. 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