COALTON —
Young and old alike laughed and cheered as the Zooperstars took the floor Friday evening at the Boyd County Fair.
Two performers from the group — in a woodchuck and a snail costume — danced to pop hits and classic rock songs, such as “Beat It,” “Cotton Eyed Joe” and “Welcome to the Jungle.” They sat beside audience members, danced through the aisles and even stood on their heads.
“They were pretty funny, but that snail was kind of creepy,” said Zach Tate, 10, of Ashland.
His father, Paul Tate, 49, of Ashland, said Friday was his family’s second day at the fair after his daughter sang with a group there Thursday.
Jim and Dolores Griffith of Ashland enjoyed the show from the back of the crowd.
“The kids would have loved it,” Mrs. Griffith said. “The grandkids normally would have been here, but they couldn’t make it here this evening.”
Mr. Griffith said he came to the fair to see The Primitives and to see old friends.
“This is a good place to be, and I’m glad to be proud of it. I’ve seen some folks today I haven’t seen for 15 or 20 years,” he said.
Laney McCoy, 10, and Olivia Hensley, 10, both of Ashland, said they thought the Zooperstars’ performance was pretty funny, but they really came out to enjoy the carnival rides.
Hensley is a 4-H member and the youngest homemaker in Kentucky, winning two best of show ribbons for her art work. She entered her paintings, drawings and other crafts in fair competitions. She also has several handmade headbands on display, she said. And although both girls enjoy the rides and live entertainment, they both said the best part of the fair is seeing the livestock.
“I like to pet the horses,” Hensley said.
“Yeah, and the pigs,” McCoy added.
Crystal Adkins, 29, of Asland, said she brought her two children to the fair to enjoy the carnival rides and maybe catch a few minutes of the demolition derby. Their favorite ride, without a doubt, is the ferris wheel, she said.
Cody Blevins, 19, of Louisa, and Chrissy Jackson, 17, of Olive Hill, said it was there first time at the Boyd County Fair.
“We’re just here to enjoy ourselves and ride the rides,” Blevins said. “And we have to get snow cones.”
SHANNON MILLER can be reached at smiller@dailyindependent.com.
or (606) 326-2657.
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