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Despite having known about Fan Fair for many years, 1993 was the first time I attended. Not being much of a crowd person, I was a little apprehensive, but I ended up being amazed. The music was incredible, the legions of fans were good natured, greâ€" garious and wonderfully polite. The link between the country stars and their fans is close and the stars are unbelievably accessiâ€" What is Fan Fair? It‘s 30 hours of live concerts from top stars and rising stars, Texas barbeque lunches, photo opportunities, autograph sessions, visits to Opryland Park and the famous Opryland Hotel. Never heard of it? Well, perâ€" haps you are a recent country conâ€" vert. The 1993 Fan Fair was the 22nd consecutive year for this country music tradition. . What happens when you get 25,000 devoted country music fans and 50 of its top stars at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville at the same time? Riots? Pandemonium? No, its Country Music Fan Fair, which takes place for one totally unique week in early June each year. By LINDA SNOYER Special to the Oakville Beaver Fan Fair for devoted country music lovers : 1. Call 845â€"5585 (touch tone only) 2. When prompted enter the 4â€" digit code from the directory 3. To end your call press * WE‘RE TURNING BACK TIME WITH OUR PRICEG 1994 1993 1992 111 MILTON 555 Main St. E 876â€"4788 2 Convenient Locations to Serve You HOURS: Saturday KNOWN FOR OUR SERVICE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Mon.â€"Fri TIRE SALES SERVICE If you have a favorite country star (or two) it is a good idea to join their fan club well in advance of attending Fan Fair. Most of the top stars put on special events for their fan clubs â€" breakfasts, barâ€" beques, onâ€"stage seating for conâ€" certs and in the case of Canada‘s Heat is a 98% certainty â€" 90 to 95°F for the whole week that I was there. Take plenty of high SPF suncreen as all the concerts are outdoors. Dress comfortably, informality is the order of the day. This is not the time to break in a new pair of shoes! A wide brim hat is a good idea, so is a tote bag for all the great Tâ€"shirts and other paraphernalia you‘ll collect. Buy plenty of film and extra ‘batteries or you might miss the picture of a lifetime! Toâ€"collect autographs I used a plain white Tâ€"shirt â€" Biâ€" way special to treasured souvenir in one day. Halton Tourism.............. HEALTH HOROSCOPE DIRECTORY.. JOKE OF THE DAY....... CHURCH DIRECTORY....................... COMMUNITY/NONâ€"PROFIT GROUPS ENTERTAINMENT Concerts begin at 10 a.m., seats are first come, first served. Photo opportunities are almost unlimited. There is even a special walkway where you are allowed down in front of the stage in groups of 10â€"15 to snap a couple of shots during the performances. Video camers are not permitted at shows, but they are welcome at the photo sessions offâ€"stage, autoâ€" graph sessions and anywhere else on the fairerounds. HALTON SPECIAL EVENTS ble (and patient). Top 10 Weekly Movies..... Top 10 Weekly Videos... Oakville Symphony Orchstra Oakville Centre for the Performlng Arts Theatre Sheridan J BFGoodrich OAKVILLE 407 Speers Rd. Unit 1F ext to Lansing Buildal, beside Oakville Brew C The 23rd International Country Music Fan Fair will take place June 6â€"12, 1994. The tickets for Fan Fair are a bargain at $75 U.S. (1993 price) going on sale next week and selline out at record Michele Wright, a midnight cruise and concert on the General Jackson Showboat. 5049 5261 5700 5701 5410 6216 5587 5254 5608 5002 LIBRARY 212200 LOTTERIES 649 Results.......... Lottario Results.... OAKVILLE BEAVER SERVICES....... ; OAKVILLE BEAVER HOME DELIVERY....... POLICE Community Policing BIONIE :. on nc Iroquois Ridge Area... Maple Grove/Clearview River Oaks/College Park.......... Crimg Stoppers â€" Crime of the Week speed. This covers all concerts, admission to Opryland Park, the Country Music Museum and much more. The events are so numerous, both on and off the fairgrounds, that some planning and picking should be done after you pick up your program. Ticket order forms are available from Fan Fair, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A. 37214. 5270 5504 5511 5380 5383 SUGGESTION BOX..... TEENLINE DIRECTORY........ LEAVE UPDATE INFORMATION WEATHER DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT..... WEEKLY POLE...... WINE LINE.... SPEAK YOUR MIND...... in i 4 m se Child Find. QUESTION OF THE WEEK.. QUOTE OF THE DAY... SENIORS......... SCHOOL DIRECTORY.. RECIPES..... This is an unusual and memoâ€" rable vacation for an avid country music fan! American Airlines have direct flights into Nashville several times a day. Bus tours are availâ€" able through the Hamilton Automobile Club. If you are a HAC member, their guide book 5’ on Tennessee is an invaluable aid 3 in booking hotel reservations and 8 general mformatlon on Nashville: AVA4Y ... 5440 5008 5441 5015 5085 7461 5220 5003 5560