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top of the world

TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS


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🗓️ DATE: June 27, 2026
TIME: 9:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: Chevrolet Paddock Stage

Enjoy this show at no extra cost—it's included with your Fair admission!

Relive the unforgettable sound of The Carpenters with Top of the World, a world-class tribute that brings their iconic ballads and melodic pop classics to life with remarkable authenticity. Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, whose warm tone and contralto range capture the magic of Karen Carpenter, this show is pure nostalgia—in the best way possible.

Backed by a polished seven-piece band of seasoned, professional musicians, Top of the World recreates the Carpenters’ famously rich arrangements with serious attention to detail—sometimes using multiple keyboards to mirror Richard Carpenter’s intricate orchestrations, along with layered instrumentation like saxophone, trumpet, flute, and more to complete the sound. Expect a hit-packed set featuring favorites like “Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Please Mr. Postman,” and “Yesterday Once More,” plus fun backstories woven in along the way.

Sit back, sing along, and enjoy—because with Top of the World, it truly feels like Yesterday Once More.

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