It looks like the torch has been passed at Chevy Court as this year’s featured senior day performers are solidly within the baby boom generation. Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone bring their 60s pop memories back on Monday at 2 p.m., while the inimitable Bowser hosts his rock & roll party on Tuesday.
Gone are the days of Rosemary Clooney and Lawrence Welk. If you are a member of the Elvis/Beatles/Dick Clark generation, you qualify as a senior. At the Fair that means free admission on those two days (age 60 or older) and some court acts that’ll take you back to the days of sock hops and pegged jeans.
One of the Fair’s favorite annual acts, street performer Hilby (seen in a photo by Herm Card) returns for his first shows of this year Monday at 1, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Juggling, unicycle riding and comedy come together for a great show that’s as much fun the 10th time as the first. Hilby usually draws a crowd in front of the Science and Industry Building at Chevy Court.
Another annual favorite, antique tool aficionado Nick Nichols (captured here by Nick LoPresti) is conspicuous by his absence, his traditional spot in front of the agriculture Museum vacant. State Fair Hound has reached out to the Fair to inquire about Nick and we’ll let you know what we find out.
For those who are looking for their gyro fix, Middle Eastern food vendor King David, run by Charlie (pictured) and Nader Hatem, has moved down a bit from their usual location in front of the Grange Building. They’re on the same roadway, but further from the Times Square tower, closer to the Science and Industry Building.
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