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Fiddle Tunes and Bluegrass Music to Highlight Country Fair

DANBURY, Conn. -- For the first time in its 62-year history, the King Street Church Country Fair will feature a Country & Bluegrass Music Festival this year. The event, open to all, will take place on Saturday, June 17, at the King Street United Church of Christ in Danbury from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is at the corner of King and South King streets.

In addition to the music Festival, the day's events will include a barbecue, homemade strawberry shortcake, jerk chicken, a jumping castle for children, crafts to buy, a plant sale, and a bake sale.

Also, a silent auction will feature numerous bargains including several items of furniture (beds, a dresser, a desk, chairs, rugs).

The music schedule for the day is as follows:

Noon. Sherman resident Don Lowe will play the guitar and sing country tunes.

1 p.m. Well-known Danbury musician Larry Deming has put together a group he calls "Sawmilll" that will play down-home, foot-stompin' fiddle tunes and old-time dance music from New England to Georgia, with a focus on the Appalachians. Members of the group are Larry Deming on fiddle; Jordan Jancz, cello; and Peter Bennett, guitar.

2 p.m. One of Connecticut's hottest bluegrass bands, "Hoe," led by Dick Neal of Fairfield, will perform. Hoe plays a blend of bluegrass, old-time, and pop often referred to as "contemporary string band music." The group performs at clubs and other settings throughout New Haven and Fairfield counties. (Click here to listen.)

Tickets for the music may be purchased at the event, but space is limited and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For advance tickets or other information, call the fair chairman at 203-748-7892 or the church at 203-748-0719.

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CONTACT: Mary Dunkle, 203-748-7892 or mdunkle@rarediseases.org