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Pensacola Interstate Fair – October 17 – 27

Posted on: October 16th, 2024 by brent

The FairPensacola’s biggest and longest-running annual agricultural and entertainment tradition returns this fall, October 17-27, bringing with it exhilarating rides, live music, exotic shows, colorful attractions and exhibits, flavorful fair food, and fun for the whole family. 

 

Returning for its 89th season, this year’s entertainment lineup includes:

 

THURSDAY, OCT. 17 at 7 p.m. – Cat Country BIG Lip Sync Battle Finals. Cat Country 98.7 radio station presents an epic showdown of 12 local acts who will battle it out from the stage to see who gets titled the 2024 Lip Sync champion.

 

FRIDAY, OCT. 18 at 7:30 p.m. – Aaron Tippin. Platinum album country singer Aaron Tippin, who’s released more than 30 singles including such hits as, “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” “My Blue Angel,” “I Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way,” “Kiss This,” and “Workin’ Man’s Ph.D,” will take the stage Friday night at the Fair.

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 19 at 7:30 p.m. – Twitty and Lynn. Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn, the grandchildren of famed country music duoConway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, will take the stage to perform covers of their grandparents’ hits and original songs including: “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” “After the Fire is Gone,” and “You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly.” Expect to hear solo hits like “Hello, Darlin,” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” as well as a smoldering cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire.”

 

SUNDAY, OCT. 20 at 6:30 p.m. – Cow Costume and Prettiest Cow Contest. Sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. Pensacola location, this cow costume contest takes place at the Livestock Arena. The public is invited to attend.

 

MONDAY, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. – Youth and FFA Steer Show takes place in the Livestock Arena. The public is invited to attend.

 

MONDAY, OCT. 21 at 7:30 p.m.Triston Harper.  15-year-old McIntosh, Ala. native Triston Harper, a Season 22 American Idol finalist and aspiring singer/songwriter, will take the Pepsi Open Air Stage to sing country covers and his original music like, “Cover Me Up,” and “H-O-P-E.”

 

TUESDAY, OCT. 22 at 6 p.m. – Youth Steer Breeding Show and Prospect Steers takes place in the Livestock Arena. The public is invited to attend.

 

TUESDAY, OCT. 22 at 7:30 p.m. – Chris Janson. “Crazy harmonica skills and riveting stage style that makes you wonder if he’s the love child of Loretta Lynn and Mick Jagger,” is People Magazine’s description of American country music singer songwriter Chris Janson. He’s known for his songs, “Buy Me a Boat,” “Good Vibes,” and “Done.”

 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 at 7 p.m. Livestock Arena – FFA Livestock Auction. Come out and support the 4-H Youth auction by bidding on a steer at the annual from the Livestock Arena. The public is invited to attend and encouraged to purchase a steer. Around 20-30 steers will be auctioned off this year, so don’t miss out! 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Pepsi StageEaston Corbin. Florida native Easton Corbin has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade. He boasts two No. 1 singles, “A Little More Country Than That,” and “Roll With It.” Expect to hear his new singles, “I Can’t Decide,” and “Marry That Girl,” from the Pepsi Stage as well.

 

THURSDAY, OCT. 24 at 3:30 and 7 p.m. – BLUFFETT – A Jimmy Buffett Tribute. This tribute band to the legendary Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will have the conga-lines moving with an amazing eight performers on stage complete with beach props and costumes. Expect to hear favorites like, “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Come Monday,” “Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude,” and “Margaritaville.”

FRIDAY, OCT. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Neal McCoy. American country music singer and honky tonk revivalist Neal McCoy has released 10 studio albums and 34 singles over the last three decades. Expect to hear his hits, “No Doubt About It,” and “Wink,” and “That’s Life,” and “If I Was a Drinkin’ Man.”

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 26 at 7:30 p.m. White Tie Rock Ensemble will present a tribute to Tom Petty and Lynyrd Skynyrd. White Tie is a local group of musicians who recreate classic rock albums with a classical approach. Expect to hear Petty mega hits like, “Refugee,” “American Girl,” and “I Won’t Back Down,” as well as Skynyrd favorites like “Free Bird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and “Simple Man.”

 

In addition to the live music acts, returning to the Fair this year are the adorable sea lions of the hit show, “Sea Lion Splash.” Sea Lion Splash DAILY showtimes are Monday-Friday at 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sundays at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. 

 

Returning fan-favorite is Cirque Ma’Ceo, a dynamic, highly-talented acrobatic variety show that is sure to keep the entire family on the edge of their seats. DAILY showtimes are Monday – Friday at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m.

 

Also, back by popular demand, fairgoers can get hands-on with their favorite reptiles at the Reno’s Reptiles exhibit in Building 2. Open daily until 10 p.m. Closed Sunday, Oct. 27.

 

Check the PensacolaFair.com website for daily show times and possible weather changes.

 

Win a Lauren Bonner Post Malone Print

Posted on: October 16th, 2024 by brent

Win BIG at the Fair

Posted on: October 15th, 2024 by brent

Taste of Gulf Breeze Basket

Posted on: October 11th, 2024 by brent

October 4, 2024

‘NewsRadio 92.3 Taste of Gulf Breeze  –  Register to Win’

CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS

The specific rules for this Contest written below are in addition to “NewsRadio 92.3 General Contest Rules” dated 02-11-21. If there is a conflict in language, these specific rules will govern.

Contest Name: $500 Register to Win (the ‘Contest’)

Station(s):  WNRP – Gulf Breeze, FL (the “Stations(s)”)

Station Business Address:  7251 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida 32504

Station Business Telephone:  850-262-6000

  1. Description of Contest/Contest.

DATE OF CONTEST: 10/04/24 – 10/10/24

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING. Void where prohibited.  Odds of winning depend upon the number of participants.

  1. HOW TO ENTER

Download the free NewsRadio App for Apple or Android.  Then complete the registration form in the App.

  1. HOW TO PLAY

Register on the App. 1 winner will be selected randomly on or about October 11, 2024.

 

  1. ELIGIBILITY

This is a local contest sponsored by WNRP, and it has no connection to any other organization.  The Contest is open to all WNRP listeners 18 or older who reside in Escambia and Santa Rosa County, Florida and Baldwin County and Escambia County, Alabama.  Participants may only win once for duration of this Contest. 

Any Prize not awarded due to ineligibility of contestant are returned to the Station. 

 

 

  1. PRIZES

All prizes will be awarded to one eligible contestant

                     1 – $25 gift card to City Bowls South

1 – $25 gift card to Turtle Roll Ice Cream

1 – $25 gift card to Sauce Boss Burger Company

1 – $25 gift card to Rotolo’s Pizzeria

1 – $50 gift card to Meat Candy BBQ

1 – certificate for 2 free combos of choice and 2 small Frosty’s from Wendy’s at 20 Daniels Drive in Gulf Breeze

  1.  CONDITIONS

Participants must accurately complete all required fields or entry will be deemed invalid. Company and its sponsors shall have no liability for any malfunction of the Internet, Company website or any other computer-related processor system including Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Google or the like. Company is not responsible for any prize offered or any aspect of any Contest appearing on an advertiser’s web banner or hyperlink located on Company website.  Apple has no affiliation with this contest.

Payments of all federal, state and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the Winners.Winners will be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 or the equivalent including the Winner’s full Social Security Number for receipt of any Cash Prize. Failure to submit a complete W-9 or equivalent will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Prize.

Prior to awarding any Prize or Prize certificate, and depending on the nature of the Prize and eligibility requirements of the Contest, the Station in its sole discretion will require verification of Contest Winner’s identification by a showing of valid government-issued photo identification.By entering, participating and/or accepting a Prize in the Contest, each entrant, Winner, and guest if applicable, agrees not to sue and to release, discharge, indemnify,  hold harmless, and absolve the Station, Prize providers, the Station’s sponsors and promotional partners, the Station’s advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities and the officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents, and representatives and the successors and assigns of each of them (the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, losses, expenses, costs, damages, and liabilities including, without limitation, interest, penalties, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses arising directly or indirectly from the Prize or participation in the promotion, including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of property, which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in Contest, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of Prize or participation in any Contest-related activity, including but not limited to any claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy and merchandise delivery. 

Station, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person (and all of their entries) from this Contest if he or she tampers with the entry process, the operation of the Contest, or the operation of Station’s web channel or is otherwise in violation of the Official Rules or direction of Station.If a dispute arises regarding compliance with these Rules, Station may consider, in its sole discretion, data reasonably available to Station through information technology systems in Station’s control, but Station will not be obligated to consider any data or other information collected from any other source. Station further reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the entry portion of the Contest, or any part of it, if it is not capable of completion as planned or if any fraud, technical failures or any factor beyond the Station’s control, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort, corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contest as determined by Station in is sole discretion. If due to circumstances beyond the control of Station, any competition or Prize-related event or travel is delayed, rescheduled, postponed or cancelled, Station reserves the right, but not the obligation, to modify, suspend, or cancel the Contest and shall not be required to award a substitute Prize.

For those viewing/listening to the Station stream on the Internet or other non-broadcast means: Please be advised that you may be listening to a delayed stream of the broadcast signal, which may vary depending on your computer’s memory capacity and your internet connection. For that reason, we strongly recommend that you turn on your radio to the Station to participate in this or any other call-in contest to be sure you are participating in “real time.”  The Station assumes no responsibility for contestants not making timely phone calls to the Station as a result of the delays in the method of viewing/listening.

The Released Parties are not responsible for (i) typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the Contest, or in the announcement of a Prize; (ii) entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties, malfunctions, disconnections, other technological failures, telephone service outages, delays, dropped calls, or busy signals or 3rd Party Applications or vendors; or any other difficulties that may prevent an individual from entering or participating, or (iii) lost, stolen, mangled, misdelivered, misdirected, postage due, illegible, incomplete, incorrect, or late entries. Further, the Released Parties are not responsible if any part of a Contest Prize cannot be awarded due to acts of God, acts of war, natural disaster, weather, acts of terrorism or other factors beyond the Station’s control.

All Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are non-transferable.To claim Prize, Winner must fill out required forms digitally and may be required to come to the station during the hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm  Monday through Friday, within 30 days after winning, and provide government-issued photo ID which Station will copy for file. Winner must fill out IRS W-9 Form.  After identification procedure and forms are satisfactorily completed, Winner may claim their Prize. If Prize is cash Prize, it will be sent to Winners mailing address no later than 30 days after Prize is won. The station’s business office is at 7251 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida.

The Internal Revenue Service requires the radio station to report total annual winnings of $600 and above.  This is done via an IRS 1099 filing in January of the following year; a copy will be mailed to the address provided by the contest winner.   The radio station will withhold 24 percent federal withholding tax from any cash (or cash equivalent) Prize greater than $600 and this withholding will be remitted to the IRS in the name of the contest winner. 

See “NewsRadio 92.3-AM1620 General Contest Rules” dated 02-11-21 for important additional Prize information.

 

Helping Florida – October 11

Posted on: October 11th, 2024 by brent

Help Florida

We’re always ready to help our friends and neighbors in need.

Join WEAR-ABC 3, Cat Country 98 7, and the salvation army for:

“Florida Together” click here to link now: https://give.salvationarmyflorida.org/campaign/628050/donate