Lil’ Kim, The Fray, Billy Currington to perform at Deschutes County Fair this summer

Published 9:07 am Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Get ready to rock, rap, boogie and dance to a wide range of performers set to the take the stage at the Deschutes County Fair for free nighty concerts.

A pair of retro rappers will perform on the penultimate Saturday night of the 104th annual fair — Grammy award winner Lil’ Kim and Bow Wow.

Lil’ Kim rose to fame in the 1990s hip-hop scene and has authored three platinum albums. Bow Wow, previously known as Lil’ Bow Wow, was discovered by Snoop Dogg at age five and has been involved in the film, television, and music industry for nearly 25 years. He is the youngest solo rapper to hit No. 1, has sold more than 10 million albums, and appeared in films “Like Mike,” “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and “Madea’s Big Happy Family.”

The duo will join previously announced acts The Fray, who will perform on the opening Wednesday night of the fair on July 31, Billy Currington on Thursday, Yung Gravy on Friday and Banda Los Recoditos will close out the fair with a Sunday performance.

The Fray hail from Denver, Colo., and achieved national success with their self-titled debut album in 2005. That album featured double-platinum hit singles “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life.”

Thursday night’s show will get a little more country. Since his self-titled debut album in 2003, Billy Currington has established himself as one of the genre’s most celebrated artists. He has eleven career No. 1 singles, including “Good Directions,” “People Are Crazy,” “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” and his most recent hit, “Don’t Hurt Like It Used To.”

Friday night’s show features rapper Yung Gravy and Sunday will feature the Mexican group Banda Los Recoditos

All concerts are free with paid admission. A limited number of VIP tickets, starting at $10, provide access to a viewing section near the stage, a VIP-only bar, and other benefits. Due to high demand, fairgoers are encouraged to secure VIP tickets early.

Exhibit buildings will be open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Animal barns will be accessible Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m to 10:30 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit www.deschutesfair.com.

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