Doyle Carving Niche
Chain Saw Carver
Located near the carnival area.
5 performances daily lasting 1 - 2 hours each
Up to 25 carvings will be carved and sold at auction on
Sunday, July 13 at 3:30 p.m. or immediately following the conclusion of the
grandstand event
Sponsored by Stunkel Tree Service.
Dan Barth's Old Time Medicine Show
and
Minstrel, Chris Vallillo
Located just west of the Free Stage.
Three shows daily (Thursday thru Sunday), based from an Antique Medicine Show Wagon, include a
combination of comedy, magic, ventriloquism, audience participation and "a
little history". Minstrel, Chris Vallillo will entertain audiences of
all ages with music that portrays the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of
Midwestern life. Chris performs on six string and bottleneck slide guitars,
harmonica and pocket instruments.
See a photo of the Medicine Show wagon and Chris Vallillo by clicking on Entertainment
Entertainment on the Free Stage:
Check the stage (south of the food court) for performance times.
For photos of all the performers - click on
Entertainment
"Kid" Davie and his Strolling Characters will delight audiences of all
ages as he and his "characters" perform on the free stage and stroll the grounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
"Kid" Davie is sponsored by Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating
and Pavement Maintenance Services
Rob Thompson, Comedy Magic Family Fun Show, will dazzle his audience with his
delightful magic and witty sense of comedy on the free stage and while strolling the grounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Rob Thompson is sponsored by
Citizens First National Bank of
Henry
Steve Trash, the Original Eco-Magician will perform his entertaining ecological magic show on the free stage and while strolling the grounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Steve Trash is sponsored by
Rickey Sales & Service/IL Valley Cellular
Travis Parks, the twenty year old "Country Singing Cowboy" will melt some
hearts as he performs cover songs from today's hottest country artists on the
Free Stage on Saturday from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm.
Joni Allen, a local up and coming singer, will get your boots tapping
with her performance of today's favorite country hits. Joni will also be singing
on the free stage on Saturday from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm.
Draft Horse Show - Thursday
Halter classes at 9:00 a.m. at the Horse Show Arena in the west lot
Hitch classes at 5:00 p.m. in the Grandstand
Kids Korner Area - Everyday
Children can enjoy a few moments of "play time", while parents and grandparents sit on our comfortable benches and watch their enjoyment in the FS Building. Supervision not provided.
Other Events & Displays you won't want to miss...
Stop by the Ag Tent and look around the grounds to see what's new.
Commercial Exhibits - Businesses from throughout the area and the United States display their products every day in the Commercial Building and under the Grandstand and throughout the grounds.
Culinary & Textile Exhibits - On display every day in the Art Hall. Exhibitors of all ages show off their amazing talents.
Fine Arts Exhibits - On display every day in the Commercial Building. See lots of creative arts and craft exhibits.
Fruits - Vegetables - Grains - Forages & Floriculture Exhibits
On display every day in The Commercial Building and The Annex. See many beautiful garden displays along with plant and flower arrangements.
Gladiolus Show - Saturday & Sunday in the The Annex. Stop in to see our beautiful display of colorful gladiolus.
Livestock Judging - Thursday thru Sunday. Cattle, sheep, poultry, swine, rabbits, pygmy goats and horses are featured in our livestock judging competition. Come watch the best of the best compete.
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