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Dailey and Vincent (Photo provided)

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Homecoming Festival has announced its entertainment lineup.

This year’s reunion entertainment will be presented at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater in Point Park on August 16-17.

The music will begin at 6 p.m. Friday with local artist Talan Chambers followed by Jack and Davis Reid at 6:45 p.m. They are the grandsons of Don Reid of country legends The Statler Brothers.

Friday night’s entertainment is sponsored by Murray Sheet Metal and United Construction Co. Inc.

Friday’s headliner will be rising country star Kelsey Hart at 8:30 p.m. He is a TikTok discovery with a current hit song. “Life with you” on country charts and climbing.

Johnny Staats (Photo provided)

Saturday’s entertainment is sponsored by Grogg’s Home Services and kicks off the 22nd annual Johnny Staats Bluegrass Festival at 4 p.m. with The Good Ol’ Boys, Waverly Run Bluegrass Gospel Band and Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys.

Headlining at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, multi-award-winning duo Dailey & Vincent will bring their brand of bluegrass, gospel and country.

The fireworks will conclude at 10 p.m., sponsored by the City of Parkersburg.

“In 1984, the Parkersburg Homecoming started a tradition and history of bringing together some of the nation’s top artists including the Charlie Daniels Band, George Jones, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith and the list goes on,” said Homecoming Vice President Chuck Lipps. “But with entertainment prices rising and sponsorships falling, we are doing our best to get the best artists possible within our budget.”

In addition to the entertainment, tickets are now on sale for the annual Rubber Ducky Derby drawing, at 8 p.m. Saturday, which helps fund the entertainment. Other reunion activities will include Kid’s Fest on Friday, the Grand Parade on Saturday and food and fun both days. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.parkersburghomecoming.org and the festival’s Facebook page.

Kelsey Hart (Photo provided)

Jack and Davis Reid (Photo provided)

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