Jimmie Allen made history Sunday afternoon when he became the first Black headliner in I-105 Fallfest Country Music Festival’s 30-year history.
Allen, known for hits like “Best Shot” and “Make Me Want To,” performed to a crowd of country fans at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Berks County. (Previously, the event was held in Lancaster County at Long’s Park and Overlook Community Campus.)
Ephrata-based country music station I-105 WIOV hosts the popular annual festival. Other performers on Sunday were Michael Ray, Maddie & Tae and Jackson Dean. The opening acts were singer Hannah Ellis, from Kentucky, and New Holland band Bobby Law & the Late Show, who won WIOV’s Showdown in the Park contest held in New Holland Community Park on June 24.
For more information about WIOV and its upcoming events, visit wiov.com.
Rich Creeger, Program Director and host of The Rich & Casey Show, speaks during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Hannah Ellis sings during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Hannah Ellis sings during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans enjoy the music of Hannah Ellis during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Hannah Ellis sings during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans gather to listen to the music during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans gather to listen to the music during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans wait in the line to meet Hannah Ellis for a meet & greet during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Hannah Ellis signs her name on 9-year-old Olivia Sutter’s, of Penn Township, sweatershirt during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Close-up shot of an autograph from Hannah Ellis on 9-year-old Olivia Sutter’s sweatshirt during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans gather to listen to the music during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans in the VIP area enjoy the music during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Zach and Gabby Beatty, of York, pose for picture during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Bobby Law signs his name on Ephrata resident Kelly Barnes’ arm during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Kelly Barnes, of Ephrata, shows her arm with autographs during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans browse Jimmie Allen merchandise during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Overview shot of one of the shows during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans wait in the line to get their drinks at the King View Mead booth during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans wait in the line to order food in the food truck area during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Overview shot of a show during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans wait in the line to order food in the food truck area during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans wait in the line to order food in the food truck area during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans wait in the line to order food in the food truck area during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
8-year-old Darci Medlin is lipsynching, as her father Josh holds her on the fence, to the music of Maddie & Tae during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans enjoy the music of Maddie & Tae during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Maddie & Tae band members perform during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans get excited to meet Michael Ray during the meet and greet at I-105 Fallfest in Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
7-year-old Gunner Bratina, of Convoy Township, shows a sign for his birthday which is was Sunday during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.
Fans reacts to Maddie & Tae performing during I-105 Fallfest at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.