Gary Allan to headline 2017 Franklin County Fair

     The 2017 Franklin County Fair (July19-23) will be headlined by country/pop star Gary Allan. Allan has released nine studio albums and a greatest hits release, producing 26 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including four number ones: “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,” “Nothing on but the Radio” and “Every Storm (Runs out of Rain).” His latest album, “Set You Free” was released in 2013. Allan will take the stage on Saturday, July 22.
     On Thursday, July 20, country music entertainers Bellamy Brothers and Sammy Kershaw will take the stage. Kershaw is known for hits including, “Cadillac Style and “Love of my Life. The Bellamys rose to fame in 1976, with the single “Let your Love Flow.” They are currently working on a new album titled, “40 Years,” which celebrates 20 of their greatest hits, and 20 more new songs.
     On Friday, July 21, Hairball will take to the stage, led by Rockstar Bob, Joe Dandy and Kris Voxx, singing covers of Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, AC/DC and Bon Jovi.
     Fairgoers can purchase a POP Pass at a discounted rate of $35 on Friday, Nov. 25, as a Black Friday deal.
     Purchases can be made at Convention Office, 1008 Central Ave. W., Hampton, online at franklincountyfair.com or by phone, (641)456-2049, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     On Nov. 26, passes will be $40 and will cost $50 on the day of the concerts.