Celebrating our Community  

Square Fair, inc is a not for profit committee representing the citizens of Allen County. It was established to aid, assist and encourage community, cultural, and artistic development through the presentation of an annual festival in downtown Lima, Ohio. People —living, playing, raising families— define a community and make it special. Lima's Town Square will be the focal point each summer as citizens of Allen County come together to celebrate the character and vision of our community through the arts represented at Square Fair.




DENNIS DEYOUNG the founder, songwriter and lead singer of STYX recreates 30 years of musical history featuring all the music he wrote and sang spanning his remarkable career. All your favorite classics including 8 top 10 hits such as LADY, BABE, COME SAIL AWAY, BEST OF TIMES, MR. ROBOTO, DON'T LET IT END, SHOW ME THE WAY, DESERT MOON plus Rock Anthems SUITE MADAME BLUE, GRAND ILLUSION, LORELEI, ROCKIN' THE PARADISE, plus many more including music from his new rock cd 100 YEARS FROM NOW.

Hitting the Square Fair Main Stage Satrurday night, this free concert showcases the talents of legendary singer/songwriter/keyboardist/record producer DENNIS DEYOUNG with his 6 piece rock band. DEYOUNG'S  voice is one of the most recognizable in the music world today and continues to inspire new generations of fans.

Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen laid down one of the most important combinations of roots rockkabilly, country, swing, blues and boogie from the late 1960s through the middle of the '70s. They combined humor, expert musicianship, a sense of the outrageous and tremendous showmanship.
"Hot Rod Lincoln", the band's most famous recording, was voted a Legendary Michigan Song in 2008. The following year Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame.

Today the COMMANDER CODY BAND is closely knit with the legendary George Frayne a.k.a. "The Commander" (leader /keyboards/vocals), Steve Barbuto (drums/vocals), Rick Mullen (bass) and Mark Emerick on lead guitar and vocals. Frequent guest steel guitar appearances by Bobby Black, Tiny Olson, John Wingren and Don E. Curtis of Scotty's Music add to the fun. This new edition of the band harks back to the instrumental virtuosity and spontaneity of the original band, and the response from critics and crowds have been overwhelmingly positive.

 

 

Thursday, August 5th
7:00PM
8:30PM
10:00PM

Friday, August 6th
12:30
1:30
2:30
3:30
4:30
5:30
6:30
7:30
9:00
10:30 THE COMMANDER CODY BAND more info

Saturday, August 7th
12:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
6:00
7:00
7:45
9:30 DENNIS DE YOUNG the music of STYX more info
11:00 FIREWORKS

Dennis Baker and the entertainment committee are working diligently to put together another wonderful line-up for this summer. Check back often as we will post information when it is available.