Here’s what to know about each of the 8 Grange Fair grandstand performers
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- Grange Fair 2025 features eight nightly concerts with free grandstand access.
- Lineup highlights include country, Christian rock, tribute acts and local talent.
- Admission to fairgrounds required to attend concerts, which begin at 8 p.m. nightly.
The wait is almost over for the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair, and among other treasured traditions are nightly concerts on the grandstand.
The lineup switches every year, and the 2025 selection is a mix of national and local acts that’s heavy on country music but also has Christian rock and variety band flavor. All eight scheduled grandstand concerts start at 8 p.m. and are free to attend, though admission to the fairgrounds is required.
Below is the schedule of grandstand performers and what to know about each.
Friday, Aug. 15: country artist Darryl Worley
Worley is known for 2000s hits including “Have You Forgotten,” a song about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He has played for the troops through more than a dozen USO tours and has performed at various events and festivals this year. Other No. 1 hits include “I Miss My Friend” and “Awful, Beautiful Life.”
Saturday, Aug. 16: Johnny Cash tribute artist Terry Lee Goffee
Goffee has been touring as a Johnny Cash tribute artist for more than 20 years and has said he picks the highlights of Cash’s career to play during concerts. He brands himself as “the world’s premier” Johnny Cash tribute artist.
Monday, Aug. 18: country artist Neal McCoy
McCoy has released 15 studio albums and 34 singles to country radio, including early ‘90s No. 1 singles “No Doubt About It” and “Wink.”
Tuesday, Aug. 19: Christian pop/rock group Consumed by Fire
This musical trio is comprised of brothers who are “living out God’s calling for their lives, to share God’s grace far and wide through music,” according to the band’s website. Consumed by Fire’s latest album “What If” was released in 2023.
Wednesday, Aug. 20: country artist Bryan Martin
Martin’s first album was released in 2019, and last year saw his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single “We Ride.” He has also opened for country star Morgan Wallen.
Thursday, Aug. 21: variety band Erich Cawalla & the Uptown Band
The Reading-based Uptown Band bills itself as one of the country’s most versatile acts, headlining hundreds of shows over the past two decades. Their set list includes cover songs from the ‘50s to today’s hits, including country, rock and pop.
Friday, Aug. 22: Christian music duo Caleb & John
This duo scored their first Christian radio No. 1 last year with “Somebody Like Me” featuring Cain, and their newest single “Finished” was just released.
Saturday, Aug. 23: country rock artist Chris Woodward & Shindiggin
These central Pennsylvania musicians perform songs off their records, along with covers of country hits, classic rock and more. Woodward, a Huntingdon County native, has released more than a dozen albums over a career that’s spanned more than three decades.
The Grange Fair officially kicks off Friday and runs through Saturday, Aug. 23. For a full schedule of events, visit Grange Fair’s website.
