Spiedie Fest concert shakeup: This country singer won't be taking the stage

Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally organizers have been forced to change the music lineup for the 40th annual event.

Due to a family emergency, country music singer Mitchell Tenpenny will no longer be performing at Spiedie Fest. Tenpenny had been scheduled to perform on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.

He will be replaced by country singer Justin Moore, known for his songs including "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away," "Small Town USA" and "Lettin' the Night Roll."

News of the change was announced at a Wednesday morning press conference, where details about the upcoming Spiedie Fest were shared. For information about performances, events and vendors for the festival, visit spiediefest.com .

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Existing Mitchell Tenpenny tickets will be honored and admit entry to the Justin Moore concert.

Ticket refunds are also available. Ticketholders have one week to send postmarked tickets to Spiedie Fest, P.O. Box 275, Binghamton, NY 13905. For ticketholders requesting a full refund, organizers ask for their full name, address, phone number and the location where the tickets were purchased.

Dave Pessagno, events coordinator for Spiedie Fest, said this year's festival would be the greatest installment in its 40-year history.

"We are going to have the biggest and best Spiedie Fest we have ever had — there is no doubt in my mind," said Pessagno.

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According to Broome County Executive Jason Garnar, Spiedie Fest is emblematic of the growth and success of Broome County as a whole.

"It has really put Broome County on the map," said Garnar. "There's going to be tens of thousands of people that come here. Certainly a lot of people come here from Broome County, but a lot of people come here from outside of Broome County. It is really a family friendly event — there is something to do for everybody here."

At Wednesday's press conference a Hungry for History plaque, which recognizes culturally significant foods across the country, was unveiled in Otsiningo Park. The application for the marker was sent in by Union-Endicott teacher Ryan Page and his students.

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