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Indiana State Fair Case Involving Sugarland Not Going to Trial Until 2014

Megan Pacella — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:00:37 +0000

This summer, plenty of country music fans will both remember and mourn the Indiana State Fair tragedy. In August of 2011, the fair stage collapsed before a Sugarland performance, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. Since the accident, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles have been wrapped up in depositions and legal proceedings for a trial that will determine who is responsible for the stage collapse.

Sugarland's Tour Manager Becomes the Focus of Indiana State Fair Lawsuit

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:00:52 +0000

The focus of the Sugarland lawsuit concerning the August stage collapse at the duo’s Indiana State Fair show is now turned away from the band and instead pointed at their tour manager, Hellen Rollens — the very woman credited with saving the lives of every band member that tragic day.

Sugarland Plan to Be 'Honest and Open' in Indiana State Fair Deposition

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:02 +0000

Sugarland was scheduled to begin their video deposition today (April 12) concerning the August 13 Indiana State Fair tragedy and the lawsuits suggesting that they resisted delaying the start of their show. Since the collapse that killed seven and injured dozens more, fingers have been pointed at everyone from Sugarland to Mid-America Sound Corp, the company that owned the stage and the light rigging. But the band says no one cares more about getting this resolved than they do.

Sugarland Deny Being at Fault for Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:00:20 +0000

Sugarland have long been embroiled in a lawsuit surrounding the August 13, 2011 stage collapse at their show at the Indiana State Fair. Now, responding to lawsuits coming at them, they’re claiming one last time that the incident, which left seven dead and more than 40 injured, was not their fault.

Indiana State Fair Rep Claims Sugarland Resisted Delaying Their Concert Before Stage Collapse

Billy Dukes — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:46 +0000

As courts decide who’s to blame, who to fine and how to learn from the tragic stage collapse that occurred minutes before Sugarland was scheduled to take the stage at the Indiana State Fair last August, one fair executive claims the band resisted any delay in their show.

Two Women Charged for Making False Claims Following Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:00:08 +0000

Sadly, there will always be a few bad apples who attempt to make selfish gains from the misfortune of others. Thankfully, in this case, two women who made false claims in order to get free money following the Indiana State Fair stage collapse have been caught — and are being charged. According to Marion County [...]

Deep-Fried Butter on a Stick a Reality

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:00:33 +0000

When it comes to food at the state fair, there’s one abiding rule that all vendors must adhere to: If you fry it, they will come. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Iowa State Fair’s life size butter cow, Larry Fyfe is offering up a fitting fair treat treat — deep fried butter on a stick.

Best Foods at the Fair – Our Top 5

Cat Country — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:02:38 +0000

MontanaFair is finally here, and with the fair comes fair food! The fair just wouldn’t be the fair without all of that deep-fried goodness. Sure, there will be lots of entertainment there, like Eddie Money, 38 Special, 3 Days Grace, Dierks Bentley and many other acts wandering the fairground. There will be rides, games, 4-H events and rodeos. There will even be the opportunity to interact with exotic animals like camels and monkeys. But what good is all of that if you can’t get a funnel cake afterwards?