Spark ignites new life for amphitheater

CHILDRESS FAIR PARK
  • Citizens gather for the dedication of the refurbished Fair Park Amphitheater last week. COURTESY PHOTO / LEE ANN DEAN
    Citizens gather for the dedication of the refurbished Fair Park Amphitheater last week. COURTESY PHOTO / LEE ANN DEAN
  • Dillon Cassidy performs during the grand re-opening of the Fair Park Amphitheater in Childress last week.
    Dillon Cassidy performs during the grand re-opening of the Fair Park Amphitheater in Childress last week.

    CHILDRESS – A piece of Childress history has been given new life.

    The newly renovated Fair Park Amphitheater celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 29, welcoming approximately 100 community members for an evening of live music, food, fellowship, and a first look at what the new venue has to offer.

    The amphitheater has a long history in Childress. Originally built in 1937 by the National Youth A…