SEMO Fair to kick off Sept. 7, grandstand performers named

The annual SEMO District Fair this year will feaure musical entertainment by Jason Crabb, Francesca Battistelli, Sawyer Brown and Little River Band, organizers announced today.

The fair will run from Sept. 7 to 14 at the Cape Girardeau fairgrounds in Arena Park. This year's theme is "Feathers, Flowers and Ferris Wheels," signifying the end of summertime with back-to-school, harvesting of crops and the return of fair season, according to a news release.

The grandstand will feature national acts Crabb and Battistelli on Sept. 10; Sawyer Brown on Sept. 11; and Little River Band on Sept. 12.

River Radio's Heartland Idol is set for Sept. 9, completing the main stage activities, and the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby returns Sept. 7 "with jacked up prize money sure to bring the big hitters," the statement said.

Mouser Steel Supply Barrel Racing Extravaganza is set for Sept. 8. Hot rod truck and tractor pulling events will be held on Sept. 13 and 14.

The annual fair parade will be Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m., starting from Capaha Park.

Tickets will be available online at semofair.com and at the fair ticket office, starting July 25. Advanced ticket purchases include entry gate admission. More information can be found by visiting www.semofair.com

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SEMO Fair grandstand entertainment lineup

September 7 | Dual Demo Derby | 6 p.m.

September 8 | Heartland Barrel Racing | 1 p.m.

September 9 | 18th Heartland Idol | 7 p.m.

September 10 | Jason Crabb, Francesca Battistelli | 7 p.m.

September 11 | Sawyer Brown | 8 p.m.

September 12 | Little River Band | 8 p.m.

September 13 | Hot Rod Truck and Tractor Pulling | 7 p.m.

September 14 | Hot Rod Truck and Tractor Pulling | 6 p.m.