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Radio Disney Bringing Entertainment, Games, Prizes to Marion County Fair

(SALEM) - Radio Disney will bring performances from "High School Musical," games, stories and the Lightning McQueen car from the movie `CARS` to the Marion County Fair on Saturday, July 15th.

From noon to 3:00 PM, there will be lots of entertainment and activity for youngsters.

RD Frequency will give two performances from "High School Musical." There will be games to play, and Reading with Radio Disney will include stories such as "Lilo & Stitch," "101 Dalmatians" and "Pocahontas."

Deadline Extended for Extreme Teen Band Challenge at the Marion County Fair

(SALEM) - The Marion County Fair is extending the deadline to June 23rd for teens who want a chance to show off their musical talents and win up to $1,000.

Teen bands with a majority of members 21 or younger are encouraged to enter. The entry fee for a band is $40.

The Extreme Teen Band Challenge is a featured event of Extreme Teen Challenge Day on Friday, July 14th. Teen admission will be only $1 that day.

Teen Musicians Sought For Extreme Teen Band Challenge at the Marion County Fair

(SALEM) - The Marion County Fair is looking for teens who want a chance to show off their musical talents and win up to $1,000.

Teen bands with a majority of band members 21 or younger are encouraged to participate in the Extreme Teen Band Challenge.

On the 14th there will be many related festivities to accompany the band challenge, like BMX bike and skateboard demonstrations, basketball contest, teen makeover and more. The Marion County Fair takes place from July 13th through the 16th.

Commercial Exhibitors Wanted for Marion County Fair

(SALEM) - Application packets are now available for commercial exhibitors to reserve space for the Marion County Fair. Packets are available on-line at www.mcfair.net or by calling (503) 566-4140 to request that a packet be mailed.

Applications and all fees are due by June 16th.

The 2006 Marion County Fair will be held July 13th-16th on the Oregon
State Fairgrounds. Based on last year's growth in fair attendance, 25,000 people are expected to attend the county fair this year.

Marion County Fair Seeks Performers

(SALEM) - The casting call is going out for talented local groups to provide entertainment during the annual Marion County Fair. This year the fair runs July 13th-16th.

Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, jump-rope teams and baton twirlers are among those whose talents will be showcased.