Jim spotted this sign at the local Daily's gas station, and since I'm always up for something new, he knew I wouldn't mind taking in a little George Jones concert at the County Fair.
So, here's my PREview of the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, Tennessee... it's the first to be held in this county in over 50 years! (...What's THAT all about?)
- We're going on Friday, August 5th -- opening night at the fair.
- I've never seen George Jones before (aside from spotting him signing books at the local Walmart, that is).
- I'm sure it will be... "an experience".
- I'm there for the photo ops mostly... Though I do kinda dig that "White Lightning" song! (Here are the lyrics.)
Pam (from the Franklin Daily's) said we could sit in our reserved seats (3 SECTIONS back!), but she recommends arriving early and getting a spot in the balcony. Supposedly, it's free-access for all ticketholders and, according to Pam, the best seat in the house!
- Believe it or not, they say that George's opening act -- Williamson County Sheriff Ricky Headley -- may just be the star of the show! (...he's opened for George Jones before, and with his Pure Country band, he's like a local celebrity!)
Now, onto what I'm looking forward to...
Get Hypnotized At The Fair!
I'm hoping to see Michael Blaine the "master hypnotist" at the fair.
Yeah, I actually enjoy watching hypnotists make people act like idiots.
---> My favorite: Tom DeLuca (a UCF regular in Orlando).
For the record, I cannot be hypnotized. Much like my little niece here, I don't even close my eyes in church to PRAY, for the mere fact that I must be aware of what's going on around me at all times... 24/7. There's just no way I could calm my mind enough to LET myself drift off into a semi-conscious la la land in public!
But it's funny watching others who can...
Check Out Franklin's Critical Incident Command Vehicle
On the more serious side, we're hoping to take up Sgt. David Prather on his invitation to tour the Vehicle and get all the inside-scoop about this one-of-a-kind high-tech mobile unit.
---> Here's what we know about Franklin's Critical Incident Command Vehicle so far.
Did You Know?...
What I Learned Today...
The AgExpo Center is considered to be in FRANKLIN?! ...way out there???
---> Check out our post-Fair review: The Fair Was Fair
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Wish I could have known how terrible the Williamson County Fair was before myself, my husband and my three kids sat in traffic for an hour and fifteen minutes just to make it a mile down the road to the fair entrance. The parking situation was ridiculous, the wet gravel mud was disgusting and the midway was pathetic. This fair made the Maury County Fair look wonderful!!
After all the advertisement and hype surrounding this fair myself and my family were hugely disappointed. I still can not believe that in just the second night of the fair, three of the five kids rides were out of order, two of the 8 adult rides were out of order, and the rides that did work had help wanted signs written on cardboard! Even game booths were seeking help.
You would think that with two plus years of planning and all the research they claimed to do in preparation of this fair that it would not have been so bad. Everything from the location to the layout was ridiculous and I can see why they let 50 years pass without embarrassing themselves with a fair. As a Williamson County resident myself, I am embarrassed that the gates to that pathetic event are still open.
Not to mention ticket and food prices were even more steep than any fair I have ever been to. The little mall parking lot fairs that come around made this fair look puny as far as family fun is concerned. Save your time and money and hit the Wilson County or state fair. Here's to hoping Williamson County either rethinks and revamps this years fair for the future, or just throws in the towel on it all together.