Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi

JJ Grey and Mofro
On stage at8 PMon:
- 8/9
After more than a decade of touring and producing five studio albums, JJ Grey still spends eight months of the year on the road. Born into a family with old roots in rural Florida, Grey developed a love and respect for the land and its culture. Grey’s ear for detail rings through in true storyteller fashion. With the release of 2010’s “Georgia Warhorse,” Grey stepped further into the scene with his breakout single “The Sweetest Thing.” His songs have appeared in film and television programs including House, Crash, Friday Night Lights and The Deadliest Catch. In November 2009, Grey wrote his first film score for the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning documentary The Good Soldier.

Action Item
On stage at8 PMon:
- 8/10
After releasing their debut album “The Stronger The Love” in 2010, these five boys from New Jersey are making a splash in the pop music scene. Action Item debuted three singles on Radio Disney, including “Learn To Fly,” which was produced by Nick Jonas. Past tours including acts like Hot Chelle Rae, We The Kings, Allstar Weekend and Honor Society, propelled Action Item into the mainstream. “The Stronger The Love” album has gone on to sell nearly 20,000 copies and the tour was a huge success, selling out multiple venues throughout the country.

Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation
On stage at7 PMon:
- 8/11
More than 100 county fair queens from across Iowa vie for the 2012 Iowa State Fair Queen crown. Introductions of each county queen will be followed by the selection of the 2012 queen’s court and the Iowa State Fair Queen coronation.

The Afters
On stage at8 PMon:
- 8/12
Coming back from a hard season in life, The Afters are holding on to their faith and their passion for making music. Their new album, “Light Up the Sky,” is spoken from the heart and stems from hardship, perspective and a reprioritized set of values. The accessible album is filled with layered harmonies and nuances, a more pop sound that departs from the band’s grunge rock debut. Hit songs like “Lift Me Up” and “I Am Yours” reaffirm the band members’ faith and the source of their strength; while tracks like, “Start Over” and “For the First Time” showcase their theme of rebirth.

Hypnotist Ron Diamond
On stage at7 PM & 9 PMon:
- 8/13
- 8/14
- 8/15
- 8/16
- 8/17
A master magician, illusionist and hypnotist, Ron Diamond intrigues his audiences with his impeccable sense of timing and humor and his expertise in the magic of the mind. After spending ten years as a performer and show designer for Walt Disney Productions, Diamond decided it was time to fulfill his dreams and put together the ultimate hypnotism show. With an advanced certification and a practice in hypnotherapy, Diamond brings his experience, down-to-earth style and talent to all of his presentations, making each and every show unique and entertaining.

The Downtown Fiction
On stage at8 PMon:
- 8/18
The pop-rock trio formed in the summer of 2008 and, after posting three demos on their Myspace, The Downtown Fiction gained a loyal following. Not only did their debut video for “I Just Wanna Run” premier on MTV Hits, but their music has been featured on popular television shows, Jersey Shore, The Hills and Keeping Up With The Kardashians. In March 2010, The Downtown Fiction released their first EP "Best I Never Had,” which climbed up the iTunes chart. The trio performed at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour and the Bamboozle Road Show with headliners Boys Like Girls and All Time Low. Their newest album, “Pineapple EP,” was released in 2011.

Street Corner Symphony
On stage at7 PMon:
- 8/19
Street Corner Symphony, a 6-piece Nashville-based a cappella group, were runners-up on NBC’s second season of The Sing Off, which aired in December 2010. Street Corner Symphony brought a unique, southern soul sound to the competition. The show launched Street Corner Symphony’s success. Ben Folds, a judge on the show, asked Street Corner Symphony to tour with him in 2011. Their debut album, “Unpractice Makes Perfect,” is out now, featuring their cover of Train’s hit, “Hey, Soul Sister.”

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