SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: July 5, 2011

Media Contact: Candi Hettinger, (605) 353-7340

32 Below to Open for Ronnie Dunn

HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota State Fair is proud to announce that Fargo based band 32 Below will be opening for Ronnie Dunn at the 2011 State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, September 3^rd at 7 p.m.

These country rockers released their first album eight years ago and are now in the process of recording their fifth album. With their unique style and upbeat music they are sure to put on a show the whole family can enjoy. The band has several hits including Livin’ Laughin’ Lovin’, Kickin’ Back  and Make a Little Noise being played on radio stations across the country.

The complete grandstand line-up is: Red Wilk Construction CBR Bull Bash, Wed., Aug. 31 and Thurs., Sept. 1; Don Williams with special guest Sammy Kershaw, Fri., Sept. 2; Jack Links welcomes Ronnie Dunn and 32 Below, Sat., Sept. 3; Cheap Trick with Little River Band and Kory and the Fireflies, Sun., Sept. 4; Dakota State Fair Speedway Stock Car Races, Mon., Sept. 5.

Grandstand tickets for the 2011 South Dakota State Fair are on sale now at the State Fair office or at www.sdstatefair.com .

The 2011 State Fair runs Thursday, Sept. 1^st – Monday, Sept. 5^th. Preview day is Wednesday, Aug. 31^st. The State Fair theme this year is Country Pride Statewide. For more information on State Fair events, contact the Fair office at 800-529-0900 or visit www.sdstatefair.com . You can also find the State Fair on Facebook and Twitter (@SDStateFair). 

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