Chevy Court itself hasn’t changed much since last year. The stage, backstage building and lawn—amazingly green for our weather conditionsCHEV COURT AUG. 16–lined with metal benches are returning.

What’s not coming back are the hot tubs, food stands and exhibitors that once ringed the court. That purging, suggested by State Fair Hound in our Sep. 22, 2015 post Full Court Pressure, creates more concert fan space with fewer obstructions, something that has been badly needed for years.

Look for the immensely popular Dinosaur Bar-B-Que stand to be relocated next year, opening up more fan space for concerts. DINO AUG.16“We did talk to Steve Davis, the owner of the Dinosuar Bar-B Que Stand,” Acting Director Troy              Waffner revealed. “We’re actually talking to him about relocating off Chevy Court for the 2017 Fair and finding a home equally prominent for him.”