MOUNT VERNON — Like many groups and exhibitors, the Knox County Youth Fair Choir is busy this week learning the songs and choreography for their 11 performances on the Midway Stage at the Knox County Fair. In honor of the choir’s 25th anniversary, they will be performing the group’s favorite songs from previous years.
The choreographed vocal performances will include the songs “Disney Dazzle,” “Angels Among Us,” “No County Like Knox County,” “Sing the Stars and Stripes,” and “Mountain Music.”
The choir is directed by Jennifer Long and Bobbi Maleszewski.
Easton Groom and Jonah Fitzsimmons, both age 9, spoke with the News during a break in rehearsal Tuesday. This is Groom’s first year and Fitzsimmon’s second. Their experience is similar to many other choir member’s. Many members join because a sibling is either currently or formerly in the choir.
Fitzsimmons followed his brother Blaize into the group and Groom is enjoying his first year with his sister Makenzy.
“It’s pretty fun,” stated Groom, “I’ve been to a bunch of my sister’s practices. I listened and learned the songs just because I heard them a lot.”
The choir is open to youth ages 9-14 and there are no tryouts. It is open to all youth in the county. They will rehearse every day this week for four hours at the Eastern Star Home, learning the song lyrics and accompanying choreography.
Allyson Long has been a member of the choir for three years. Director Long is her cousin. Her sister, Caira, was also a member. “When Caira was in it, every time she came back from practice I would learn her moves. So I was like my own show choir,” she said.
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Trail City 4X4 Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
3:00 P.M. Open Class Sheep Show OSB Immediately following open class sheep show. Knox County Lamb Cook-Off (tasting to follow judging)
4:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
7:00 P.M. Rough Truck
7:30 P.M. Toby May Band
Ohio Rental Day& Lew’s Truck & Equipment Repair Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
9:00 A.M. Draft Horse Halter Classes
9:00 A.M. Draft Pony Halter Classes
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
10:00 A.M. Senior Citizen Day Event
11:00 A.M. Artistic Flower Show
11:00 A.M. Old Time Threshing at the Fair (Shuttles will provide a ride to destination)
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
3:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
4:00 P.M. Antique Tractor Parade
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
7:00 P.M. Antique Tractor Pull
7:00 P.M. (Approx) Figure 8 School Bus & Figure 8 Truck Racing
7:30 P.M. Autumn Daze
Central Ohio Farmers Co-op Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
9:00 A.M. Heart of Ohio Angus Show
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
1:00 P.M. Open Beef Show
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
3:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
5:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:30 P.M. Lawn Mower Racing
8:30 P.M. Thompson Square
Movers and Shuckers, LLC
8:00 A.M. Release Time for Still Exhibits until 1:00 P.M.
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
10:00 A.M. Youth Games
10:00 A.M. Open Class Hog Weigh-In
12:00 Noon Youth Bicycle Drawing
1:00 P.M. Terminal Market Hog Show
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
1:00 P.M. Pedal Tractor Pull
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
5:00 P.M. Team Penning
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
7:00 P.M. Open to the World & O.S.T.P.A. Truck & Tractor Pull
7:00 P.M. J and E Band
