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Around the Grounds Tidbits and trivia from the Eastern Idaho State Fair dick hArdWick One of the most sought-after corporate and special event comedians in the country, Dick Hardwick has recently been making his mark on the public by appearing in concert with the legendary Johnny Mathis and Reba McEntire. Dick is comfortable whether mod- erating a corporate awards banquet or serv- ing as host of an outdoor concert at Atlanta Motor Speedway with 250,000 attendees. His quick wit and “off-the-wall sense of humor” has served him well as a guest on Jeff Foxworthy’s syndicated radio show and numerous television appearances. Hardwick’s strong audience reaction is a testament to his ability to know what works each and every time he hits the stage…and makes you (the buyer) the hero! the trAdition continues THE EASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR IS A 16-COUNTY FAIR DISTRICT THAT IS IN ITS 108TH YEAR OF OPERATIONS. OVER 200,000 PEOPLE VISIT THE ANNUAL EVENT MAKING IT EASTERN IDAHO’S LONGEST RUNNING AND LARGEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. THE MISSION OF THE FAIR IS SIMPLE—TO PROVIDE WHOLESOME, AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION IN AN AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT WITHIN CLEAN AND SAFE SURROUNDINGS.BEST OF ALL, MUCH OF IT IS FREE ONCE YOU PAY THE GENERAL ADMISSION. B. BIRD on the GrAndstAnd eVeninG entertAinment schedule sAturdAy, septemBer 4 Bull riding championships ..........................................$17 (11 & under: $8) sundAy, septemBer 5 mondAy, septemBer 6 tuesdAy, septemBer 7 (see daily schedules) rmpAtractor pull, sunday ...........................................$18 (11 & under: $8) imprA rodeo Finals .................................................... $16 (11 & under: $8) imprA rodeo Finals .................................................... $16 (11 & under: $8) pari-mutuel racing .....................................................................................$4 WednesdAy, septemBer 8 2010 Boost mobile Freestylemx.com tour ............. $16 (11 & under: $9) thursdAy, septemBer 9 FridAy, septemBer 10 Foreigner, thursday ................................................................................. $30 kenny rogers, oak ridge Boys ............................................................. $30 sAturdAy, septemBer 11 demolition derby ...................................................................................... $18 11 & under child ticket ............................................................................. $14 no rain checks, refunds, or ticket exchanges. All tickets include admission to the Fair, except pair-mutuel racing. All the events listed above are reserved seating, except for pari-mutuel racing and the imprA rodeo. tickets for these events may be purchased at the door, if not sold out. tickets are required for all grandstand events. For further information call 785-2480. 12 East idaho statE fair GuidE | 2010