Izzi Tooinsky, The King of Hotdogastan – Juggler & Storyteller
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday (noon-12:45 pm & 2 pm - 2:45 pm), Friday (2 pm–3:15 pm & 5:30 pm–6 pm), and Saturday (12:30-1:15 pm).
Be sure to catch a show! Izzi’s performances are bold and creative, flamboyant and fun for people of all ages. His quick mix of comedy, juggling, and audience participation makes him a favorite. Enjoy Izzi - a beloved, hilarious, local phenomenon seen around the world!
Kids Make & Take Crafts
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday (1 pm-2 pm), Friday (1:30 pm-2:30 pm) & Saturday (11:30 am-12:30 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Make One or Make Tem All! Choose your favorite Fair Tradition – A Snow Cone toy, Popcorn Corn on the Cob, your own Barnyard Animal Craft Stick Puppet or a Stamp Art Jam Jar with a Blue Ribbon!
Frozen T-Shirt Challenge
Wednesday (3 pm – 4:30 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Be the first to fit into a frozen t-shirt. Shirts are doused with water, scrunched and frozen. The object is to thaw the t-shirt and successfully fit your head and arms into the shirt. The first person to do so in their age category will be the winner. Limited number of entrants allowed.
Cold Toes Challenge
Thursday (3 pm – 4:15 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Calling all those with dexterous toes! If you can pick up items with your toes you don’t want to miss this contest. Contestants will plunge their feet into ice water and attempt to retrieve the marbles at the bottom of the bucket using only their toes. Join us for this chilly challenge.
Squash Mobile Racing
Friday (Noon – 1:30 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Attach wheels to a squash and watch it go. Bring a squash or use one of ours – create, decorate and get ready to race. No pre-registration required – just show up and have fun. Racing begins at 12:30. Mobile making before, starting at noon. Come join the fun!
Watermelon Eating Challenge
Friday (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Do you like watermelon? A lot? Be the first to finish your slice of melon, WITHOUT using your hands and win! Prizes awarded for winners in each age category. Limited number of entrants allowed.
Live Art Showdown
Saturday (1:30 pm – 4:30 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Artists of all ages will each create a painting in 20 minutes. The audience will then vote for their favorite. Great prizes awarded to our winners. AND, you can buy this instant art on site after the contest is complete. Advanced registration encouraged as there are limited spots in each category. Register HERE today!
Grow That Fro & Beard Contest - sponsored by Lather and Steel
Sunday (3 pm – 4:30 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Hair We GO!!! Get that hair – on your head OR your face ready to show! With 4 classes to choose from, there’s fun for everyone! Join the Fun and REGISTER NOW: Class 1- Bring on the Beard [Full Face Beard]; Class 2 – The Stache [Moustache]; Class 3 – Mullett Madness [Business in the Front, Party in the Back] & Class 4 – Ponytail Express [Ponytails & Man-buns].
Homemade Salsa Contest
Friday, 6:00 pm at the Special Events Tent
Show off your skill with your favorite recipe! Classes to choose from include: Cowboy Caviar, Pico de Gallo and Salsa. Contestants can make one or make them all! First Place winner overall will receive a $50 prize. If you LOVE salsa, come by the tent and taste the entries when the judges have completed their work! Missed entering your favorite recipe? It’s not too late, walk-ins are welcome BUT – REGISTER before 4pm, July 20 and receive a ticket to the Fair for the day of the event!
Wearable Art Fashion Parade – co-produced and hosted by Wearable Art Expression
Sunday starting at 6 pm at the Special Events Tent
A fairgrounds first and a fashion frontier – Art will be on parade! Strutting through the gate and turning heads with a one-of-a-kind fashion show like nothing you’ve ever seen (or worn). Sculpted masterpieces to painted wonders, these aren’t just outfits – they’re walking, talking works of art! Join the show if you are a maker of upcycled fashion – Register your Wearable Art HERE to be part of this fun, new event: the Wearable Art Fashion Parade!
Who Knows That Tune? – A Music Trivia Contest
Special Events Tent, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday starting at 6pm with a new round every ½ hour
Who doesn’t love music! Think you know your stuff? Come to the Tent and use your music know-how to win fun prizes. Each round will see teams receive a clue and then listen to a snippet of a song. Be the first to guess that tune and earn points – team with the most points wins the round and the prizes!
Bring your friends, bring your family and sign up your team to compete! Sign-ups start at 12 noon, space is limited. Teams must be between 2 and 6 individuals.
“Minute to Win It”
Daily (4:30-5:30 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Based on the always popular collection of challenges, come try to beat the clock. No entry forms or fees required. All ages welcome. Show up and get ready to play!
Karaoke
Every Night (8 – 11pm); Sunday (8 – 10 pm) at the Special Events Tent
Sing your heart out and show off your talent. Join fellow Fair goers for fun and entertaining rounds of karaoke. No pre-registration required; just come to the Special Events Tent, sign up, and get ready to sing.