PAGE 2 August 2022
FYFFE FAN DAY
The Fyffe UFO Day Festival is set for August 27, 2022. During the one-day event, the only flying objects spotted in the sky will be colorful hot-air balloons. In addition to hot air balloon rides, there will be arts and crafts, games and inflatables for children, a 5k run, an antique car and tractor show, an assortment of food vendors and live music. There will also be face painting and a vendor to braid hair, style hair and will have tinsel and other colored hair pieces. Headlining this year's entertainment is a young and upcoming star, Jackson Chase (jacksonchasemusic.com). A native of Tuscaloosa, Jackson has been singing since he was 3 years old. It started at home with his family, and then moved on to singing in school talent shows and churches. At the age of 12, Jackson competed in a local talent show at the suggestion of a family friend. A few months later, he found himself in Los Angeles where he won first place in the National competition. It was then that Jackson decided to make music his full-time focus. He began learning guitar and mandolin, as well as learning how to write his own songs. Jackson’s music is a blend of Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel with a classic country sound. His main influences are George Strait, Keith Whitley, John Anderson, Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam, and ALABAMA. He has a passion for wanting to keep the sound of classic country music around for the next generation. His first EP, released at the age of 16, includes collaborations with John Schneider, John Anderson, and Tayla Lynn. You can connect with Jackson as he sings all kinds of music on his social media pages where he posts new videos regularly. In his free time, Jackson enjoys hanging out with friends on the lake or just sitting around with anyone and everyone and playing music. He is also a big fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Also performing for the first time will be Pop Christian artist Caroline Grace, who is from Chattanooga, TN. She began singing with her parents at the age of two. She sang in school choirs as well as her church youth band at The Crossing Chattanooga. She released her first Pop Christian single, “I’m All In” last summer. Her music influences are Franchescas Battistelli, Taylor Swift, Britt Nicole and Olivia Rodrigo. She is currently a featured artist with The Grove Jesus Music productions and her latest single ``How It Feels” will be available to stream August 2022. Other entertainers slated to perform are AnnaLee Austin, JT Clark and Jay Jenkins, Still Kickin’, Chasing Payne and many more. Gates open at 9 a.m. with the entertainment getting underway at 10 a.m. Festivalgoers are encouraged to arrive as early as 6 a.m. to watch the hot air balloons launch. Tethered rides for the public are generally offered around 6 p.m. Also, in conjunction with the UFO Day Festival, hot-air balloon rides across the Sand Mountain area will be available, weather permitting, by advance reservation only. For more info, visit www.ballooningal.com or call 256.461.8612 or send an email to rides@ballooningal.com. Also this year the Fyffe High School baseball team will be having their 1st Annual UFO Days 5K. Pre-Registration for the event is $30.00 and Registration Day of Race is $35.00. Prizes will be given for 1st place in each age group for Male and Female. For more about the UFO Day's 5K text or call 256-899-9119. Additionally, there will be a Disc Golf Tournament beginning at 10:00 a.m. Each participant will receive a disc (courtesy of Angry Goose Disc Golf). There will be prizes as well! All activities are held at the Fyffe Town Park located at the corner of Paul Benefield Lane and Church Street unless noted otherwise. Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Fyffe Set for 17th Annual UFO Days
The 2022-23 Fyffe High School Varsity Cheerleaders posed for a group picture during Fyffe's annual Fan Day on Saturday, August 6. The cheerleaders include: (Back Row L-R) Jovie Jones, Wriglee Wooten, Makensie Doss, Sadie Smith, Emma Jones; (Middle Row L-R) Anna Jones, Kamber Dukes, Ava Moon, Ella Woodall, Addie Landers; (Front L-R) Ava Howell, Ava Bryant and Marissa Gray. 2022 Fyffe Varsity Cheerleaders Photos by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
These girls took time for a photo while selling Fyffe Red Devil merchandise and t-shirts during the 2022 Fan Day.
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