October is almost here and that means its time for the Cumming Country Fair and Festival.  Scheduled to open Thursday October 2nd, the Fair is one of the biggest events of the year in Forsyth County with loads of activities for all ages, plus a great series of free concerts. 

Kicking things off this year is Aaron Tippin with a very timely new hit song "Drill Here, Drill Now".  The song has created a buzz in Nashville, and has become the theme song for American Solutions' "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less" initiative, led by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.

Hello…..Is anybody out there listenin’ in Washington D.C.
This is the suffering voice of America crying out for relief
Now I don’t know what a gallon of gas costs up on capitol hill
But we sure know what it cost down here in realityville
And the damage already done has been a mighty heavy toll
And if we’re gonna fix it we gotta start right here at home

CHORUS:
Drill here, drill now
How ‘bout some oil from our own soil that belongs to us anyhow
No more debatin’ we’re tired of waitin’ everybody shout out loud
Drill here, drill now

Every time a foreign tanker pulls up to our shore
They got us over a barrel while they bleed us a little more
And think how much it costs just to bring it all that way
And how many American jobs that’d make if we were drillin’ in the USA
Oh and God forbid if our oily friends should decide to cut us off
We’d be standin’ around with our britches down now listen to me ya’ll

REPEAT CHORUS

Well the winds of change are blowin’
Yes and we recognize that need
But tractors, trucks, cars and planes can’t run on tomorrow’s dreams
So while we’re workin’ on the future we can’t ignore today
Cuz who knows how much time the alternative might take
Somethin’s gotta be done right now cuz friends it won’t be long
Before this great big country comes grinding to a halt

REPEAT CHORUS

Tippin's Show starts at 8:30 PM at the fairgrounds.  Tickets are NOT required for any of these performances, seating is general admission and free with your paid admission to the fair.

Here is this year's concert lineup:

• Friday, October, 3   Aaron Tippin  - 8:30pm 
• Saturday, October, 4  its hometown favorites Matt Daryl and Chase Mitchell - 8:00pm
• Tuesday, October, 7  Chris Cagle - 8:00pm
• Wednesday, October, 8  its the Christian rock band NEEDTOBREATHE - 8:00pm
• Thursday, October, 9  its multiple grammy award winner Ronnie Milsap - 8:00p
• Friday, October, 10  Daryle Singletary and John Anderson - 8:00pm
• Saturday, October, 11  The Estes Brothers - 9:00pm

Fair Admission prices:
Adults            $7.00
Students (5-18)    $3.00
4 and Under       Free!!!
Parking:          $3.00
Handicap Parking  $3.00

Advanced Ticktes: are Available Sept. 5 - 26
Adults          $5.00
Students (5-18)  $2.00

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