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Ace Cannon |
The Hope Watermelon Festival will once again welcome
one of the best-known saxophonists in music when Ace Cannon takes to the
stage Friday August 12th. Cannon is best known for his 1962 hit
"Tuff" as well as an instrumental version of "Blue Eyes Crying in the
Rain" which was nominated for a Grammy in the 1970's. The saxist was
a pioneer on the Memphis music scene working sessions for Sun Records and
appearing on early records by the Bill Black Combo. In recent years,
Cannon has settled in Greenville, Mississippi and continues to play
numerous engagements throughout the South. |
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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
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BancorpSouth Stage
Thursday, August 11th |
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6:00 pm |
Dog Show(sponsored by
Klipsch & Byreview Vet. Clinic) |
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8:00 pm |
Timothy Pote |
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8:30 pm |
Pail |
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Friday, August 12th |
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10 am-3 pm |
Local Entertainment |
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3:00 pm |
Dustin Finch |
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4:00 pm |
Gene Cagle |
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5:00 pm |
Bob Mayfield |
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6:30 pm |
Night Hawk |
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8:00 pm |
Ace Cannon(sponsored by
Super Country 105)
Special Guest: Jumpin' Gene
Simmons |
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Saturday, August 13th |
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9:00 am |
Hannah Wade Powell |
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9:30 am |
Mike Anderson |
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10:15 am |
Jeff Cuerwin & The Community
Blues Band |
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11:00 am |
Hillbilly Horseshoes(In
front of the stage) |
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12:00 pm |
Carl Jackson |
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12:30 pm |
Timothy Pote |
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12:45 pm |
Mt. Pilot |
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2:15 pm |
Midnight Hurricanes |
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3:45 pm |
Sustaining Grace
sponsored by
Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home |
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4:45 pm |
Rudy Preston |
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5:15 pm |
Mike Anderson |
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5:45 pm |
Bob Mayfield |
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6:15 pm |
Old School |
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7:15 pm |
Hannah Wade Powell |
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7:45 pm |
Megan Estes |
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8:15 pm |
Bear Creek Boys
sponsored by
Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home |
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Sunday, August 14th |
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12:00 pm |
Surefooted |
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1:30 pm |
Mary & The Summerville
Singers |
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First National Bank Stage
Thursday, August 11th |
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10 am-5 pm |
Jim Barrentine & Friends |
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5:00 pm |
Rock Music |
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6:00 pm |
Nurse x Nurse |
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Friday, August 12th |
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10 am-5 pm |
Open Stage Time |
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7:00 pm |
Banda Ilegal |
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Saturday, August 13th |
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7:00 pm |
Bobby Oliver & The Jam City
Revue Band |
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McDonalds Stage
(In the coliseum)
Thursday, August 11th |
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7:00 pm |
Margie Dansby Gospel Train
The
Spiritual Connections
Providence Baptist Church Praise
Dancers
Last but
not least, Margie Dansby.
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Friday, August 12th |
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12:00 pm |
Mark Gunter |
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1:30 pm |
Southwest Arkansas Arts
Council |
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2:15 pm |
Mark Gunter |
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3:30 pm |
Southwest Arkansas Arts
Council |
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4:30 pm |
Mark Gunter |
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5:30 pm |
Silver Threads |
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6:30 pm |
Lisa Richardson |
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Sunday, August 14th |
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1:00 pm |
The Chuck Wagon Gang along
with local groups The Good Life Singers & The Hempstead
County Melody Boys |
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Street Dance
Thursday, August 11th |
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7:00 pm |
Night Hawk(Sponsored by
Center Point/Arkla) |
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The
Chuck Wagon Gang
The Bear Creek Boys
sponsored by Brazzel-Oakcrest
Funeral Home
The Midnight Hurricanes
The Night Hawk Band
The Good Life Singers
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Nurse x Nurse
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Four young men walked
into the Chamber of Commerce wishing to perform at this year's
festival. After learning of the young men's talents, Chamber
director Mark Keith scheduled them for 6 to 8pm Thursday August
11th on the First National Bank stage. Mark, not being an
aficionado of rock music, is not quite sure what to compare them
to. But he encourages all the friends of these young men
to come out and hear their festival debut. |
The Hope Watermelon Festival dates back to 1926 and
has been held continuously since 1977. The four-day event is billed
an inexpensive event for families. There is no admission to the
festival and only a $2 parking fee for those who park on the grounds.
Fair Park is located on Park Drive just off Arkansas 174, approximately
six blocks south of US 67. For information on the festival, contact
the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce at 870-777-3640.
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