Rising country music star Blaine Larsen headlines King County Fair evening entertainment line-up

The oldest fair west of the Mississippi still knows how to party. The 144th annual King County Fair in Enumclaw, July 19-23, features an exciting line-up of entertainment that's perfect for the whole family.

Headlining the fair's concert series this year is country star and Tacoma native Blaine Larsen, who performs on the fair's South Stage Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m. All stage entertainment is free with fair admission.

Larsen's music began attracting major attention after his independently produced single, "In My High School," received radio play in Seattle. After signing with a major label, the 20-year-old Larsen made his major label debut in 2005 with "Off to Join the World."

His second album, "Rockin' You Tonight," is with BNA Records and features the single "I Don't Know What She Said" that is currently climbing the country charts. "Rockin' You Tonight" will be available beginning June 13.

Opening for Larsen at 6 p.m. on the South Stage is Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers, a five-piece Americana combo.

Other evening entertainment acts scheduled for the King County Fair's South Stage include:

Wednesday, July 19
Latigo Lace – 6 p.m.
The Illusion of Johnny Cash: The Ultimate Tribute Show – 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 20
The Beatniks – 8 p.m.

Friday, July 21
Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers – 6 p.m.
Blaine Larsen – 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 22
Jonathan Harris – 7 p.m.
The Vinyl Avengers – 8:30 p.m.

Admission to the fair, which includes all of the listed entertainment and more, is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 62 and older and for children ages 6 to 12. Kids under the age of 6 are free when accompanied by an adult.

For more information about the 2006 King County Fair, contact the King County Fairgrounds at 206-296-8888 or visit http://www.metrokc.gov/parks/fair/default.asp.