Chamber Announces Parker Country Festival Entertainment Lineup

Festival Carnival Tickets Now on Sale to the Public

The Parker Chamber of Commerce has announced its entertainment lineup for the 2008 Parker Country Festival, presented by KYGO 98.5, highlighted this year by nationally recognized acts including the Eli Young Band and Nina Storey. The Festival, Parker's premier summer kick-off event, is June 13-15 in downtown Parker, and features free, live entertainment each day of the Festival from open to close, along with carnival rides, arts and crafts, a hometown parade and plenty of fun for the entire family.

"For more than 30 years, the Parker Country Festival has rung in the summer season with fantastic live music and entertainment. This summer, we're bringing some of the biggest, hottest acts in years to the Festival main stage," said Pati Sawyer Boex, event coordinator for the Parker Chamber. "As the Festival grows, we strive to bring bigger and better acts to the more than 90,000 people who attend throughout the weekend. From rock and country to karaoke, pop and folk music - this year's Festival has it all."

This year, the Festival main stage offers an exciting lineup of regional and nationally recognized bands and the Parker Idol Karaoke contest, while the family/cultural stage features arts, cultural, and youth performances. The weekend entertainment schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Main Stage:

5:30 - 7 p.m. Kelli Said

7:30 - 9 p.m. Under a Blood Red Sky

9:30 - 11 p.m. Big Red & The Zydeco Playmakers

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Main Stage:

Noon - 1 p.m. Deja Voo Doo

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. One on One

3 - 4:30 p.m. Wendy Woo

5 - 6:15 p.m. Matt Buckstein & Hired Guns

6:40 - 7 p.m. Rhythergy

7:30 - 9 p.m. Kelly Richey

9:30 - 11 p.m. Eli Young Band

Family/Cultural Stage:

12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Kids Talent Show

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Mile High 101 (101st Army Rock Band)

3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Katie Sanders Dance "Summer Hip Hop Tour"

4:30 - 5 p.m. Lukasiewicz Fiddler Family

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Golden Eagle Concert Band

7 - 8 p.m. Broken Laces (Youth Band)

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Main Stage:

8 - 10a.m. Church Service (nondenominational)

Noon - 1 p.m. The Johnson Project

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. As Is

3 - 4:30 p.m. The Flap-N-Jacks

5 - 7 p.m. Parker Idol Karaoke finals

7:30 - 9 p.m. Nina Storey

Family/Cultural Stage:

Noon - 1:45 p.m. Kids Talent Show

2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Wee Notables

3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Salida Circus

4:15 - 5 p.m. Groove Society

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pan Jumbies
7 - 8 p.m. Gobs 'O Phun

For those already making summer plans, advanced carnival tickets for the Festival are now on sale for a special discounted price of $20 through Friday, June 13, until noon, at the Parker Chamber of Commerce at 19751 E. Mainstreet, R12, in downtown Parker, or online at www.parkercountryfestival.org. After noon on June 13, carnival tickets will be on sale at the Parker Country Festival box office for $25. Accepted payment methods include cash, MasterCard and Visa (no checks). Carnival hours for the Festival weekend are: Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to midnight; and, Sunday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For more information about the Parker Country Festival visit www.parkercountryfestival.org or call the Parker Chamber of Commerce at 303-841-4268.

About the Parker Chamber of Commerce

The Parker Chamber of Commerce aims to support and promote the success of its members through networking, professional development, advocacy, leadership and community development. To learn more about Parker Chamber of Commerce, call 303-841-4268 or visit www.parkerchamber.com.