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The highly anticipated Troy Shrine Club’s Pike County Fair opens October 8 and closes Saturday night.

The county fair features a midway that has rides and fun for all ages, said Neil Sneed, Troy Shrine Club president. “The Pike County Fair is what a county fair is expected to be with  fun and exciting rides, carnival foods, exhibits and a barn filled with farm animals and, perhaps, a few others and, the stage entertainment that is worth the price of admission.”

Sneed said Pastor Valentine’s Praise Team from the Burning Bush Church will open the entertainment on Tuesday;  Brant McCollough from American Idol will take center  stage on Wednesday.

The popular She Bang Cloggers from Troy will be featured on Thursday.

Chad Steele, who is known for  his energy and charisma, will be the featured performer on Friday. and Randy Ross and the Southside Shufflers will take center stage Saturday. The line dancers will give fairgoers the opportunity to join them in bringing the curtain down on the 2024 Pike County Fair.

The stage entertainment is free with admission to the county fair.