2012 Entertainment Lineup

This year, the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair's entertainment lineup promises something for everyone. A broad range of top performers will take the stage during the 12-day event, treating audiences to everything from classic rock, country and blues to golden oldies.  All entertainment will be on the outdoor stage and will be free with admission to the Fair.

VIP Seating is offered @ $10 per ticket (gate admission not included).  VIP Seating is for select shows on a first come, first serve basis in a reserved area not reserved seating.  If you wish to charge your VIP tickets, CLICK HERE .  This link will take you to our on-line store where you may purchase your tickets.  VIP tickets will not be mailed after,October 28th, they will be held for pick-up in the Fair Administration Office.

 

Oct. 31

 


 

 

 

 

 
D. Vincent Williams
Entertainment Stage - 8:00 pm

As a songwriter, D. Vincent Williams created hit after hit for country’s top recording artists, including Rascal Flatts’ award-winning single, “I’m Moving On.” After his songwriting success, Williams focused his life on bringing his music to his own stage and rocking every note along the way.

Nov 1st
Chris Cagle

Entertainment Stage - 8:00 pm

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Chris Cagle isn’t a stranger to country stardom with 2 gold albums, chart-topping singles and a CMT Flameworthy Breakthrough Video Music Award since his debut in 2000. Cagle returns to the music scene in full force with his newest singles “Get My Country On” and  “Let There Be Cowgirls.”

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Nov 2nd

J. T. Hodges

Entertainment Stage - 8:00 pm

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Up-and-coming sensation, J. T. Hodges, released his debut single; “Hunt You Down.” The steamy lyrics aren’t about camouflage and bird calls, rather a hot night of catch and release, a universal pursuit known to every man and woman. After the success of his debut single and self-titled album, Hodges is sure to claim heartthrob status.

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Nov 3rd

 
Dance Day

Entertainment Stage
Noon - 5 pm

Local dance studios of Jacksonville take center stage to showcase amazing talent from Pine Forrest, Scott Jones and Showtime USA.

 

Nov 4th

The Fair is ALL IN!

 

The Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Detroit Lions at Everbank Field. Keep the fun going and enjoy free gate admission with your Jacksonville Jaguars ticket stub.

 

Nov 5th

Lee Brice

Entertainment Stage - 8:00 pm

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The 46th annual CMA Award’s New Artist of the Year nominee, Lee Brice, is riding the wings of his second album, Hard 2 Love, with amazing speed. His six year journey from his first album sends Brice on his way to stardom with his honest lyrics, tugging the heartstrings of country fans nationwide.

 

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Nov 6th

 
Florida Georgia Line

Entertainment Stage - 8:00 pm
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Florida Georgia Line is the singer and songwriter duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelly. The pair broke into the scene with the electric summer single "Cruise," that blended cruising country back roads and farm towns with ragged drums and rock guitar, released just in time to become a backwoods summer anthem.

 

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Nov 7th

Pure Prairie League

Entertainment Stage - 8:00 pm

Pure Prairie League maintained itself as a successful country-rock band during the 1970s and early '80s, releasing ten albums and enjoying hits with different configurations of the group that included "Amie" and "Let Me Love You Tonight." Now, they bring their old-timed favorites back to the stage for all generations to love.

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Nov 8th

 

The Fair is ALL IN!

 

The Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Indianapolis Colts at Everbank Field. Keep the fun going and enjoy free gate admission with your Jacksonville Jaguars ticket stub.
 

Nov 9th
Lauren Alaina

Entertainment Stage - 8:00 pm

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The runner-up on the 2011 season of Fox's American Idol, Lauren Alaina is a Southern singer with a contemporary country-pop sound. She competed in the finals of the tenth season of American Idol against Scotty McCreary and eventually earned the silver medal. Alaina released the single "Like My Mother Does," which sold over 200,000 copies during its first two months of release.

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Nov 10th

 

 

 

 
The Lovin' Spoonful

Entertainment Stage - 2:00 pm

 

The Lovin’ Spoonful were among the first American groups to challenge the domination of the British Invasion bands. The group was amazingly successful, releasing one classic hit after another, including "Do You Believe in Magic?," "Daydream," "Rain on the Roof," and "Nashville Cats."


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Nov 11th

Wine Down With the Fair

Entertainment Stage 2:00 - 4:00

Wine Down the Fair with ABC  Wines and Spirits, along with their distributors and Jack Radio, as they sponsor and host the close of the Fair with the perfect combination of wine and live music all for $5 (plus Gate admission)! Must be 21+ years old to consume alcohol.