Welcome to the Fair Entertainment and Schedules page!
The 2012 Fair is jam-packed with FREE entertainment!!
Browse the links to the left for more information on FREE concerts and FREE entertainment for the whole family!
Extreme Canine Stunt Dogs
Chris Perondi’s “Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show” is a hair-raising, spine-tingling, thrilling stunt dog show. Chris performs the most innovative tricks and stunts in the world. The legacy began with the rescue of his first celebrity dog star, “Extreme Pepper”. He created the stunt dog show in 1999 and over the years has produced thousands of shows across then nation.
This family oriented show is made of the most talented hand picked performers and trainers. The current team consists of over two dozen canine stars and performers. Chris and his crew of performers are the best in the industry. Not only are their dogs the best trained dogs in the world, their show is paws down the most entertaining available today!
All-Alaskan Racing Pigs....
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The All-Alaskan Racing Pigs are a team of eight athletes who race four-at-a-time around a 100-foot, sawdust-covered track. Each show consists of three rounds of racing, with the championship race 
pitting the four fastest racers from the earlier races in the show. There is also one surprise feature before the championship race. The pigs run flat track and hurdles, and take their breaks in the luxurious, air-conditioned, “Piggy Penthouse.” When the heat gets too much, the two-legged crewmembers take refuge from the sun by joining the racers in their comfortable home on wheels. The All-Alaskan Racing Pigs are licensed and routinely inspected by USDA animal welfare representatives.
Children's Tractor Pull…
The tractor is one trick ride, but can it really pull all that weight? What you can’t see is the special heavy-duty gearing underneath the tractors. The only gear is low, low, low. And that is how a ten-year old pulls the distance with two hundred pounds in the sled. This is one mea
n machine, and the kids all get to drive it! Just for ages 4-12, pedal tractor competitors race side-by-side down a 30-foot track. The older you are the more weight you start with. If you “pull out,” going the full 30 feet, you earn another run in the next round – this time with twice the weight. Everyone keeps going until the weight finally brings them to a halt. Every competitor goes home with a custom prize ribbon and a certificate with the weight and distance pulled. Every run gives mom and dad a great photo opportunity. Or pose for a special shot by the race crew after the competition. No matter what, everyone goes home with a great memory.
Fritter Critters...
Fritter Critters is an award-winning group of physical artists/performers inside a variety of colorful and unique super-sized costumes. Our mission is simple…having fun! It’s a tough job and we take our play seriously– spontaneous slapstick and comedic relief, endless monstrous hugging, hamming it up for family photos and spreading our infectious fun to kids of all ages. Fill your empty arms with a furry group hug and keep an eye out for your favorite ambassador of fun – Fritter Critters!
Entertainment will be around all throughout the day!
Family Fun Stage
Jest In Time Circus of Fools featuring Topper Todd and LiLi Zucchini
The wacky and talented To
pper Todd and Li Li Zucchini perform sensational stage shows and super strolling entertainment! These two clowns are guaranteed to make you laugh whether it’s during one of their numerous (and hilarious) stage shows, while out riding their Pennyfarthings or looking down at you from their sky-high stilts! The Jest In Time Circus of Fools is fun for the whole family!
Karen Quest & Cowgirl Tricks…
For the past fifteen years, America's Funniest Cowgirl, Karen Quest has been blazing the trail with her one-woman interactive vaudeville-style comedy Western act, Cowgirl Tricks. Cowgirl Tricks is a comedic bonanza of trick roping, whip cracking, music, magic, audience participation and lots of surprises, perfect for the whole family! Keep your eyes peeled for Karen's twin cousin, 8-foot tall spunky cowgirl, Lucky Starr!
Puppets and Players (“Thumberlina”)
Hans
Christian Andersen, the most celebrated children's author of all time, appears and narrates his own immortal fairy tale of the little girl no bigger than a thumb. It's a delight for family audiences of all ages as The Puppets & Players Little Theatre presents this timeless classic featuring marionettes, hand puppets and live performers. The beautifully illustrated pages of a storybook turn to reveal a variety of magical settings as Thumbelina wanders through the seasons in search of her dream. Along the way, she meets some of Andersen's enduring characters--an ugly toad, who wants to run away with her; a sleazy beetle who betrays her; Miss Mouse, an old busybody who takes her in; Mr. Mole, and old codger who wants to marry her; and the kind Swallow who takes pity on Thumbelina and carries her away to freedom. This timeless classic is 30 minutes in length and features a beautiful sound track, classic songs, and live performances by Laurie Branham as the woman who longs for a child, and Gil Olin as the legendary author Hans Christian Andersen.
Young Guns…
Young Guns Wild West Fun Park is an exciting Free attraction for children ages 10 and under with hours of entertainment for the kids in this 1600 square foot interactive Wild West Town. Be sure to stop by for your free souvenir WANTED poster, one per family, while at the fair!
Becky’s Creations…
Always attracting a crowd with her cool scooter, bright costuming, and crazy wigs, Sadie, the Balloon Lady creates balloon art as unique as the person receiving it! Be on the lookout for her green hair blowing in the wind as she rides her scooter around the Lane Co Fairgrounds searching for......YOU! AND if you would like to take home one of her sculptures ----- They cost A SMILE!!
Picasso's Place...
New this year is Picasso's Place, an Art Center for fairgoers of all ages. Come on over anytime and join in the fun. Several shows daily teach everyone 'How To Be An Instant Cartoonist'. Let Picasso Van Rembrandt teach you his easy method of being an instant artist. Amaze your friends and family with your new talent. And, you get to take your artwork home with you. It's all free, it's all fun at Picasso's Place.
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Kiddy Karaoke...
Bring the little ones to our new KIDDY KARAOKE Stage, they'll love it! It's a special stage for all the kids 7 years and younger. They get to get up onstage, by themselves, and sing on a real microphone to a real audience. From toddlers on up, the kids love it, and so will Mom, Dad and the Grandparents. Bring a camera, because it's too cute for words!
Swami Stage...
Is he Fake or Real? Can he really read your mind or is he Flim-Flamming you? Come meet The Swami as he performs amazing magic throughout the day. Will he really Discombobulate a live kid? Does he really pay CASH to each volunteer during the shows? Come and find out at the most interesting Family Magic Show we've ever seen. There is something amazing every day for the kids, the tweens, and the adults
