Be Entertained At The Richland County Fair & Rodeo Aug.1-3

The Richland County Fair is famous for a lot of reasons, including providing great entertainment.

Free entertainment abounds on the Richland County Fair & Rodeo grounds. Take a break from the heat and enjoy the antics of David Lichtenstein three times per day, all four days, in the old commercial building. He specializes in western comedy featuring his character, Leapin' Louie. As a virtuoso of new vaudeville and alternative circus, he is a master of physical comedy, trick roping, fancy whip cracking, juggling and unicycling. Lichtenstein has performed all over the United States and 26 different countries.

Tables and chairs to seat approximately 100 people will be set up in the old commercial building, so grab a tasty treat, relax and enjoy the show.

Keep an eye out for Rollo, one of the most unique and innovative strolling acts in the country, three times a day, all four days of the fair. He uses comedy routines, magic, tap dancing, rope jumping and even shrinks his body down. His interactive presentation is a crowd favorite everywhere he goes. He's guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Cowtown USA celebrates the tradition of dairy farming where you can get a hands-on experience like no other. Stop by for a chance to roll up your sleeves and participate in preparing a cow for milking by hand. It's truly a unique opportunity to connect with our agricultural roots and learn about the history of dairy farming. The exhibit also features an all-day petting zoo and pony rides!

Catch all the action at the PRCA Rodeo Thursday and Friday nights beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday night is "Heroes" night while Friday features "Tough Enough to Wear Pink".

The headliner for this year's Saturday night concert is one of Country Music's biggest stars, Rodney Atkins. He has been named the Top New Male Vocalist at the ACM Awards, seen his single "Watching You" become the #1 Song of the Decade according to Country Aircheck, and earn the songwriter a BMI "Million-Air" Award.

With six #1 singles, eight Top 5 singles, and 3.8 billion career streams, Atkins continues to be recognized as one of the most powerful voices in country music and was the second most played male artist of the decade overall. He has also sold over 11.4 million units and earned ten career Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum RIAA certifications to date, including his latest Gold-certified single, "Caught Up In The Country" (featuring The Fisk Jubilee Singers) which also set a record for longest-running single (at the time) in Billboard Country Airplay history at 57 weeks.

Jerrod Niemann, who is described as 'a little edgier, a little cooler, maybe just a bit off-center in the best possible way, will open for Atkins Saturday night. He hit the ground running with hits including "What Do You Want," "One More Drinkin' Song", "Drink to That All Night" and "A Little More Love" with his friend and sometimes touring partner Lee Brice.

His hits include "Lover, Lover", plus "Ghost Rider" and "Tequila Kisses" from his new "Lost and Found" project. Jerrod's songs have been recorded by Blake Shelton, John Anderson, Jamey Johnson and Colbie Caillat among many others, and he was invited to write three singles for Garth Brooks, including the chart-topping "Good Ride Cowboy".

The concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday night. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase a red ribbon package which includes two nights of rodeo action plus general admission to the concert for just $80 or reserve your seats for all three for $90. Concert tickets are $55 for general admission or $60 for reserved seating. Those prices will increase to $60 and $65 respectively on July 29. Rodeo tickets are $15 per night which will increase to $17 on July 29. Kids 6-12 years of age pay only $5 per night while kids under 5 get in free.

It's always a good time at the Richland County Fair & Rodeo. See you there!