An estimated crowd of 15,000 people is in attendance for the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan event in Fisherville.

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A large crowd is gathering in Fisherville to hear Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan speak Thursday evening in Fisherville.

Country star Trace Adkins is expected to appear at the rally.


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He talked during the debate Wednesday night about his plan for the economy and getting people back to work along with tax breaks for middle class Americans. 

Those are likely things we will hear him talk about Thursday night. 

To watch the event live, click here.

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Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will be in our region the day after the first presidential debate.

A source familiar with the campaign tells us they'll be hosting a victory rally in Fishersville, Virginia at the Augusta Expoland.

That'll go on Thursday, October 4th at 6:00pm.

The Republican ticket is bringing some starpower with it. We're told Country music star Trace Adkins will be special guest at the rally.

The event is open to the public.  You can RSVP and reserve your ticket by clicking here.