Shamrock Drop 2019
Houston County Fair to ring in New Year with Irish Flair
With public “shamrock drop”,
Fair Board hopes to raise funds for fair grounds
improvement while hosting community based celebration.
November 21st, 2018 (ERIN, TN) - After moving into newly renovated quarters within Perdue Acoustics earlier
this year the Houston County Fair Board, with new found energy, began to think of ways to utilize their current
space year round. With their New Years Eve Shamrock Drop, the group will offer a first-of-its-kind event for
Houston County at their centrally located grounds.
“We have talked about doing this for a while, but couldn’t get the momentum until we renovated our indoor
space,” said Jason Schmidt, President of the Board. “We want to give folks a sense of community at our
events, and on New Years we are giving Houston Countians a chance to celebrate together. Before you had to
drive all the way to Clarksville or Nashville to ge this kind of atmosphere. This year let's bring it home.”
The event will offer food, games, live music by the band Legacy, several types of beer on tap, a champagne
toast at the stroke of midnight, and more.
“We’ve had a lot of fun around Irish Day bringing people together for live music and we are inviting the
community back out for an even bigger night,” stated Wes Mitchum, board member. “I’m also working on a
actual shamrock to be lowered from the ceiling to bring in the new year.”
The Houston County Fair Board has notified local authorities about the event and is making security plans for
what is expected to be one of Erin’s largest New Years Eve events in recent memory.
“The Fair Board has a strong record of safety at our events,” remarked Kendall Coleman, board Vice President.
“This event will be no different. We are working with the City of Erin and law enforcement authorities to make
this a safe and fun event for everyone involved.”
For more information and developments go to houstoncofair.com/ShamrockDrop
With public “shamrock drop”,
Fair Board hopes to raise funds for fair grounds
improvement while hosting community based celebration.
November 21st, 2018 (ERIN, TN) - After moving into newly renovated quarters within Perdue Acoustics earlier
this year the Houston County Fair Board, with new found energy, began to think of ways to utilize their current
space year round. With their New Years Eve Shamrock Drop, the group will offer a first-of-its-kind event for
Houston County at their centrally located grounds.
“We have talked about doing this for a while, but couldn’t get the momentum until we renovated our indoor
space,” said Jason Schmidt, President of the Board. “We want to give folks a sense of community at our
events, and on New Years we are giving Houston Countians a chance to celebrate together. Before you had to
drive all the way to Clarksville or Nashville to ge this kind of atmosphere. This year let's bring it home.”
The event will offer food, games, live music by the band Legacy, several types of beer on tap, a champagne
toast at the stroke of midnight, and more.
“We’ve had a lot of fun around Irish Day bringing people together for live music and we are inviting the
community back out for an even bigger night,” stated Wes Mitchum, board member. “I’m also working on a
actual shamrock to be lowered from the ceiling to bring in the new year.”
The Houston County Fair Board has notified local authorities about the event and is making security plans for
what is expected to be one of Erin’s largest New Years Eve events in recent memory.
“The Fair Board has a strong record of safety at our events,” remarked Kendall Coleman, board Vice President.
“This event will be no different. We are working with the City of Erin and law enforcement authorities to make
this a safe and fun event for everyone involved.”
For more information and developments go to houstoncofair.com/ShamrockDrop
A short slide show of some of the fun from past Fairs.