Later that night, the Fair opens with free admission to the fairgrounds and features several events including the coronation of the 2008 Fair Queen, the firemen's demonstration and a ceremony where prizes will be awarded for the parade entries. The Fair re-opens to the public on Tuesday, July 1, and runs through Saturday, July 5. "We're geared up and ready for another great event," said Fair Board President Roger Owenby. "It's been a lot of work involving a whole lot of people, who have put in a bunch of hours to get to this point. "Now," Owenby added, "we're ready to have some fun." The theme for the 2008 Fair is "The Warren County Fair Remembers the Past." "That sums up our Fair," said Owenby. "It's about where this Fair has been in previous years, yet we are still looking at where we are today and where we are going in future years." Owenby cited the variety of activities offered at the Fair as one of the event's strongest drawing cards. "No matter what you like to do," he said, "we've got it for you." One of the major changes at this year's Fair is that the musical entertainment is scheduled for Friday night, July 4. The past several years, the headline performers have performed on a weekday night. Owenby said the new format should help boost attendance. "We believe it will allow more people to stay late and see the shows," said Owenby. "In previous years when we had the music on a Wednesday night, as an example, a lot of people had to get up the next morning to go to work." The musical lineup will start at approximately 6 p.m. with Hometown News. The group performed at the Warren County Fair in 2005 as an opening act for headliner Josh Gracin. "They put on a good show," said KFAV program director Mike Thomas. Following Hometown News at around 7:30 p.m. is rising country music artist Eric Church. The country music newcomer has already released one album "Sinners Like Me" with his second album scheduled for this fall. "He's got a nice sound that will appeal to the audience," said Thomas. "For an artist that hasn't been around that long, his track record is pretty impressive." Following a break for the Fair's popular July 4th fireworks exhibition, country star John Anderson is scheduled to take the stage at around 9:30 p.m. Anderson has been turning out hit songs for more than 30 years. He's had several No. 1 hits, including "Straight Tequila Night" and "Money in the Bank." "We believe he's a performer the fans will really identify with," Thomas said of Anderson. "He's had outstanding success throughout his career and he has a very recognizable sound." Owenby said he is excited about the motor sports lineup for the 2008 Fair. The schedule includes a super cross show Tuesday at 8 p.m., mini-rod pull and stock truck pull at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, a demolition derby on Thursday and the truck and tractor pull on Saturday. "We have a good mix of events," Owenby said. "Our motorsports entertainment always seems to be a real big hit with the fans." A variety of competitions also are spaced throughout the week of the Fair. On Tuesday, the rodeo queen contest is set for 4 p.m. with a 4-H and FFA horse show scheduled at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, shows for the market animals (swine, steer, sheep and rabbits) are scheduled. Wednesday also features the wild cow milking contest at 7:30 p.m. Thursday is Senior Citizens Day at the Fair with half-price admission and food for seniors. The livestock buyers dinner and auction is also set for Thursday. The Fair's annual rodeo, with bull riding and barrel racing, takes place at 8 p.m. The musical entertainment and fireworks show dominate Friday's events. And on Saturday, events such as a washer tournament, the draft horse and pedal tractor pulls and the greased pig competition wrap up the lineup of events. "We're expecting a really successful event," Owenby said, "and we think everyone will have a great time."