Samantha Bland, left, of Hilliard, and Ginny LaFramboise, of Columbus, set up a tent at Country Concert Wednesday, July 6. The two women have been coming to Country Concert for six years. This year they are both excited to see Eric Church perform. The 36th annual country event begins Thursday and continues through Saturday. Thursday’s entertainers include Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dustin Lynch and Brantley Gilbert.