Gary Allan Draws Near-Sellout Crowd as Ashland County Fair Finds Its Stride
ASHLAND, Ohio — After a slow start to fair week and rain forced the cancellation of Sunday’s OSTPA tractor pull, the Ashland County Fairgrounds came alive Tuesday night for country music star Gary Allan’s nearly sold-out concert.
Allan’s appearance was one of the headline attractions of the fair’s 175th year. The California-born singer has built a career on songs that pair a rugged country sound with deeply personal lyrics. His hits include “Man to Man,” “Nothing On but the Radio,” “Watching Airplanes” and “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).” His 1999 album Smoke Rings in the Dark became his first platinum album.
The concert gave fairgoers a big night at the grandstand after weather disrupted the opening weekend. And the excitement continues: Come back tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 23, for the Diamond J Rodeo at 7 p.m.
The 175th Ashland County Fair continues through Saturday, Sept. 26. Thursday’s schedule includes motocross, Friday brings the junior fair livestock auction and stock tractor pull, and Saturday’s grandstand finale is the demolition derby.
