Today and all this week we are live from the Knox County Fair! We hope you visit us at Big Blue to register to win some amazing prize baskets! We are located by the 4-H Booth Building.
Here is a link to our website to register online for these amazing prize baskets:
Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:
Here is today’s trivia question: Lauren Daigle has had a very successful tour throughout the USA and other countries since September 2023. She is bringing this tour to the Ohio State Fair! What is the name of the tour?
The answer is: The Kaleidoscope Tour
Congratulations to Ben of Bellville!
Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:
Today’s trivia question was:
In 1929, what famous part of the Ohio State Fair was formed?
The answer is: The Junior Fair was formed this year.
Congratulations to Marissa of Mount Vernon!
I was born on July 18th, 1921, in Cambridge, OH.
I attended New Concord High School where I was a multi-sport athlete.
I attended Muskingum College where I studied Chemistry.
I never graduated from college because I enlisted in World War II as a Marine Corps Aviator.
I was the first American to orbit the Earth.
I died on December 8th, 2016, at the age of 95.
…I am John Glenn
Congratulations to Nancy of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
That’s right! Tauren Wells is hosting the GMA Dove Awards for the second consecutive year! Congratulations to Tauren!
Here is the article:
Tauren Wells is hosting and performing at the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. This is the second consecutive year that he has hosted the GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards will be held on October 1st, 2024, at Allen Arena in Nashville.
Here is what Tauren Wells said about being selected to host the GMA Dove Awards. “Last year’s Dove Awards was such an incredible experience, we’ve decided to run it back!” says Tauren Wells. “I’m so excited to return as host for this year’s Dove Awards. It’s going to be a great night!”
Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:
We played Name That Tune today to one of Lauren’s songs.
Here is what the song was: These Are The Days.
Congratulations to Ashley of Mount Vernon!
Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:
Today’s trivia question was:
What major sporting event has been featured as an Ohio State Fair Butter Sculpture?
The answer is: They did a tribute to the Olympics.
Congratulations to Monica of Mount Vernon!
There’s a sign on the door, says, “Come as you are” but I doubt it ‘Cause if we lived like it was true, every Sunday morning pew would be crowded.
The answer is Truth Be Told by Matthew West!
Congratulations to Lindsey of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from for King & Country with their song The Proof of Your Love! This song reminds us that our lives must show the proof of His love! When we are sharing His love with others, we are fulfilling what Jesus commands us to do.
Here is the verses that I picked:
If I sing, but don’t have love I waste my breath with every song I bring an empty voice, a hollow noise If I speak with a silver tongue Convince a crowd, but don’t have love I leave a bitter taste with every word I say.
So let my life be the proof, the proof of your love Let my love look like you, and what you’re made of How you lived, how you died Love is sacrifice So let my life be the proof The proof of your love.
Here is the music video to this song:
Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:
The song was Thank God I Do and the lyrics that needed to be filled in were:
“I don’t know who I’d be if I didn’t know You,
Thank God I do.“
Congratulations to Rodney of Gambier!
Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:
Today’s trivia question was:
What anniversary will the Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions celebrate in 2024?
The answer is: 56th Anniversary
Congratulations to Radley of Gambier!
Name a soda that people like to drink.
Coca Cola (39)
Diet Coke (29)
Pepsi (14)
Dr. Pepper (11)
Mountain Dew (7)
Congratulations to Jim of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answers! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked about several things you can do in downtown Mount Vernon on the 4th of July and also things you can do around Fredericktown and Gambier. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here are the maps of what you can do in Mount Vernon:
Here are the events that are going on in Fredericktown and Gambier:
I was born on July 4th, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.
I went to college, but my father convinced me to start practicing law, which eventually led me to become a lawyer.
I became the 48th Governor of Massachusetts on July 2nd, 1919.
Two years later, I ran for Vice President of the United States alongside Warren G. Harding.
After the sudden death of President Harding, I became the 30th President of the United States where I served from August 2nd, 1923 – March 4th, 1929.
I died on January 5th, 1933, at the age of 60.
….I am Calvin Coolidge
Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
That’s right! Jeremy Camp is back on top for the 44th time in his career with his song These Days!
Here is my summary of the article:
Jeremy Camp Earns His 44th No. 1 Song With ‘These Days’
Jeremy Camp is back at number one for the 44th time in his career with his song ‘These Days.’ This song is described as a living-in-the-moment song that is the featured song for his album ‘Deeper Waters’. Deeper Waters topped the Billboard Top 200 Christian chart when it was released. Deeper Waters is also the highest album streaming debut of his career thus far.
This album is described as a pop-infused reflection of the past two-plus decades of his life, as well as the appreciation for the moment of the now. He also describes this as a reflection of his personal experiences, his steadfast faith, and his innate gift of storytelling.
Jeremy Camp will be performing at the Alive Music Festival in Mineral City, Ohio on Friday, July 19th.
Here is the lyric video for These Days:
Am I the only one who struggles here and now? Am I the only one who wrestles with my doubt? And if I tell you all my secrets, will you go runnin’ out? There’s only one way to find out.
We had another stumper this week, so make sure you tune in next week for that chance to win THREE $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!
Some hints for the artist and song:
This singer was the former lead singer for Tenth Avenue North.
We have a recall of a local product that we wanted to make you aware of. Classic Delight LLC of St. Mary’s, Ohio is recalling thousands of sandwhiches that might contain Listeria. To read more about which sandwiches are being affected, click HERE. This will take you to the full article regarding the recall.
Today’s Monday Motivation song comes from Josh Baldwin feat. Jenn Johnson and their song Made For More. This song reminds us that we weren’t made to be tending a grave, we are called by name, born and raised, back to life again, we are made for more! This song picks me up when I am down because I know I am made for more!
Here are the song lyrics that stood out to me:
I know who I am ’cause I know who You are The cross of salvation was only the start Now I am chosen, free and forgiven I have a future and it’s worth the living.
‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave I was called by name Born and raised back to life again I was made for more So why would I make a bed in my shame When a fountain of grace is running my way I know I am Yours And I was made for more.
Here is the music video for Made For More:
Our 5:00 hour song is Firm Foundation (He Won’t) by Cody Carnes. This song reminds us that Christ is our firm foundation! He is the rock that we are standing on. Without Him we are nothing!
Here are the lyrics that stood out to me:
Christ is my firm foundation The rock on which I stand When everything around me is shaken I’ve never been more glad
That I put my faith in Jesus ‘Cause He’s never let me down He’s faithful through generations So why would He fail now? He won’t!
Here is the lyric video for Firm Foundation (He Won’t):
Name something you might find in the grocery store dairy aisle.
Milk (39)
Cheese (21)
Butter (18)
Yoghurt (16)
Sour cream (6)
Congratulations to Linda of Gambier for guessing the correct answers! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked about how the Ohio State Fair is coming up. There are so many new things to do there. And of course we had our Who Am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Here is what is new at the Ohio State Fair in 2024:
Career Pathways Program: The Lausche Youth Exploration Space is always buzzing with endless activities and programming for children. A new addition in 2024 is the career pathway program; see life-size cutouts of personnel in the workforce and learn about their career path. From a space operations officer to a meat inspection training officer these Ohioans are sure to inspire fairgoers of all ages.
Ohio State Fair History Exhibit in Kasich Hall C: There are many traditions that have stood the test of time at the Ohio State Fair – the butter cow, Smokey Bear, enjoying fair food, and creating memories with friends and family. Take a glimpse at history as you walk through this new exhibit to view historic photos and scale models with “tiny fairs” dating back to the 1800s to see what the fairgrounds looked like a decade ago, a century ago, and even longer.
Mural Competition: The mural competition is a great addition to Fine Arts this year. Entries just closed on June 21 for artists to submit their artwork and then recreate their masterpiece in the form of a mural during the Fair. Artists will paint these murals live during the first weekend of the Fair, July 26-28, on the lawn of the Cox Fine Arts Center.
Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show: Located at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway, the Nerveless Nocks, world famous for their Giant Sway Pole Show featured on America’s Got Talent Extreme and AGT Season 17, will captivate the audience with midair daredevil stunts performed 80 feet above the ground. This is a show fairgoers won’t want to miss.
New Food Avenue: Want to try a new food, like pickle lemonade, a Cleveland corned beef egg roll, a deep-fried buffalo chicken bomb, or pickle pizza? A collection of the newest food vendors and wild fair fare will be gathered along New Food Avenue, located between the Ohio Lottery Main Street Stage and the north end of the Midway. More new foods, foods on a stick, and deep-fried delights will be available soon.
Poster Contest: A brand new poster contest was introduced to the lineup of competitions this year. Winning artist, Lindsay Boyd was selected as the grand champion. Smaller postcard-sized prints of the artwork will be available for purchase at the official Ohio State Fair gift shops and the All Ohio Arts Gift Shop in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Additionally, the top five finalists will have their posters displayed in Kasich Hall C.
Run Like a Girl 5k and 10K presented by Avina Women’s Care: On Sunday, Aug. 4, runners will gather at the Historic Crew Stadium and race through the fairgrounds to get a behind the scenes look at the Fair before the gates open to the public. Register today.
Sheepdog Spectacular: The Dog House has become a very popular attraction at the Ohio State Fair. In addition to the Marvelous Mutts show featuring performing rescue dogs, the Dog House will also feature Sheepdog Spectacular, an entertaining, interactive, and ag-centered sheepdog show featuring working sheepdogs herding sheep.
Strolling Entertainers: We won’t spoil the surprise, but fairgoers will see a few new faces strolling around the grounds providing laughs and fortunes.
Taste of Ohio Pavilion: The Taste of Ohio Café will be moving a little south this year to become the Taste of Ohio Pavilion. This will feature a lot of the same delicious cuisines offered in the Taste of Ohio Café. Be sure to stop by in the evenings and enjoy a meal to the tune of live music, and browse beautiful floral exhibits created by Ohioans.
Tiny Art Show: Fairgoers with an eye for art won’t want to miss the brand new Tiny Art Show in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Each artists accepted into the Fine Arts Exhibition was given the opportunity to submit a small piece of art, priced at $250 or less, to hang for sale in the exhibit. This is a great way to support local artists and start or enhance an art collection on a budget.
Wheels of Agriculture Game Show: Located in Kiddieland, this exciting, fast-paced, TV-style game show is fertilized with comedy and shenanigans which yield a bumper crop of prizes! The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show harvests smiles, laughter, and knowledge for all ages.
The 2024 Ohio State Fair is July 24 through Aug. 4. More information about the Fair can be found at ohiostatefair.com. The 2024 Ohio State Fair Media Guide will be available soon.
Today on the show, I shared how Maverick City Music is going on the road again. We also had our song poetry where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Here is my summary of the news article:
Maverick City Music Announces Good News Tour:
Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning music collective Maverick City Music recently announced a new tour called the ‘Good News’ Tour. This tour kicks off on October 3rd in Houston, Texas and makes 33 stops along the way. The last day of the tour is November 26th. Several artists will be a part of this tour including Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, JWLKRS Worship, and so much more! Tickets are on sale right now!
This concert will feature all different types of genres ranging from R&B to Christian Contemporary Music.
Here is what Maverick City Music had to say about this upcoming tour. “We are so excited to get back on the road again and bring this music to people alongside dear friends of ours”. “We’re always hoping to set the standard of collaboration by making space for gifted artists wherever we go. We believe God will move mightily through this tour and the lives of those attending.”
This tour comes through Columbus, Ohio on November 15th of this year.
Here are a list of dates and cities where Maverick City Music will be:
The Good News Tour Dates
10.03 | HOUSTON TX 10.04 | FORT WORTH TX 10.05 | SAN ANTONIO TX 10.10 | OAKLAND CA 10.12 | SEATTLE WA 10.13 | PORTLAND OR 10.17 | LOS ANGELES CA 10.18 | ANAHEIM CA 10.19 | SAN DIEGO CA 10.20 | PHOENIX AZ 10.23 | NASHVILLE TN 10.26 | LOUISVILLE KY 10.27 | ATLANTA GA 10.29 | MIAMI FL 10.30 | ORLANDO FL 10.31 | TAMPA FL 11.01 | JACKSONVILLE FL 11.03 | BALTIMORE MD 11.06 | BROOKLYN NY 11.08 | BRIDGEPORT CT 11.09 | BOSTON MA 11.10 | WASHINGTON DC 11.13 | TORONTO CAN 11.14 | DETROIT MI 11.15 | COLUMBUS OH 11.16 | CHICAGO IL 11.18 | CHARLOTTE NC 11.19 | RALEIGH NC 11.21 | MEMPHIS TN 11.22 | NEW ORLEANS LA 11.23 | BIRMINGHAM AL 11.25 | PHILADELPHIA PA 11.26 | NEWARK NJ
Here is the link to the actual article: Click Here.
Am I the only one who struggles here and now? Am I the only one who wrestles with my doubt? And if I tell you all my secrets, will you go runnin’ out? There’s only one way to find out.
We had a stumper this week! Make sure to tune in next week for a chance to win TWO $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant!
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