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BELPRE -- The runner-up from the 2022 season of "American Idol" will headline the 91st Belpre Homecoming in August.
HunterGirl finished second behind 2022 "Idol" winner Noah Thompson and went on tour with him. The duo returned to the show in April to perform a duet version of Thompson's "One Day Tonight."
HunterGirl began performing at the age of 3 and started writing songs at 9. The winner of the 2014 Texaco Country Showdown, she moved to Nashville after graduating from high school and started playing gigs at a number of famous venues.
The 91st Belpre Homecoming is slated for Aug. 3-5 at Civitan Park.
Previously announced performers include contemporary Christian artist Hannah Kerr at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, and "Hot Blooded: A Foreigner Tribute" taking the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4,.
The schedule of events will include:
Thursday, Aug. 3
∫ 5 p.m.: Amusements Open and Expo Tent Opens; BFC Bike Show (Main Lawn)
∫ 6:30 p.m.; Opening Ceremonies and Lighting of Torch (Gazebo)
∫ 7 p.m.: Little Miss/Mister Belpre Pageant (Gazebo)
∫ 8 p.m.: Hannah Kerr (Main Stage)
∫ 8:30 p.m. Family Movie Night featuring "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"
∫ 9:30 p.m.: Hannah Kerr Meet and Greet
Friday, Aug. 4
∫ 4 p.m.: Antique Car Show (Main Lawn)
∫ 5 p.m.: Amusements Open and Expo Tent Opens
∫ 5:30 p.m.: Dialed Action Motocross Bike Show (Riverbank)
∫ 6 p.m.: For Goodness Snakes8 Show (Gazebo)
∫ 7 p.m.: Junior Miss Belpre Pageant (Gazebo)
∫ 7:30 p.m.: Dialed Action Motocross Bike Show (Riverbank)
∫ 8 p.m.: "Hot Blooded: The Foreigner Tribute" (Main Stage)
∫ 9:30 p.m.: Hot Blooded Meet and Greet
Saturday, Aug. 5
∫ 9 a.m.: Kids Fishing Derby at the pond
∫ 9:40 a.m.: Belpre Mile Run
∫ 10 a.m.: 91st annual Belpre Homecoming Parade down Washington Blvd
∫ Noon: Amusements Open and Expo Tent Open; Kiddie Tractor Pull and Puppy Pageant Registration
∫ 12:15 p.m.: Dialed Action Motocross Bike Show (Riverbank)
∫ 12:30 p.m.: Puppy Pageant (Gazebo)
∫ 1 p.m.: Kiddie Tractor Pedal Pulls
∫ 2 p.m.: Dialed Action Motocross Bike Show (Riverbank)
∫ 3 p.m.: Dirt Track Cars; "From Bulldog to Bengal" written by Scott Burson, book signing (Gazebo)
∫ 4 p.m.: Clash of the Classes
∫ 5-6 p.m.: Princess Meet and Greets
∫ 5-7 p.m.: Teen Pre Party sponsored by Right Path at the tennis courts
∫ 6 p.m.: Dialed Action Motocross Bike Show (Riverbank)
∫ 7 p.m.: Teen and Miss Belpre Pageant (Gazebo)
∫ 8:30 p.m.: HunterGirl (Main Stage)
∫ 10 p.m.: Fireworks
∫ 10:30 p.m.: HunterGirl Meet and Greet