2021 Crow Wing County Fair

1 2 0 2 , 7 August 3 GATE ADMISSION

FREE!

Come to the Fair for Food, Fun and all the Festivities!

DAILY DRAWING FOR $250 GIFT CARD! See inside for details!

ATTRACTIONS!

PHONE CHARGING STATION

Todd & Laura Armstrong Shows Carnival • Glassblowing Live Demonstrations Chainsaw Log Carvings • Many Other Wonderful Attractions!

Grandstand Events!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 “DIRT KICKIN’ WICKED GOOD” BULL RIDING WITH BARREL RACING Show Time 7:00 PM $15 Adults $8 Kids (12 & under) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 DEMO DERBY Show Time 7:00 PM $13 Adults $8 Kids (12 & under) THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 MOTOCROSS Show Time 7:00 PM $12 Adults $8 Kids (12 & under)

Come Test Your Skills at the Tractor Driving Contest!

Open to Everyone!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 BAJA RALLY RACES Show Time 7:00 PM $12 Adults $8 Kids (12 & under) Pit Gates Open 4:00 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 BAJA RALLY RACES Show Time 7:00 PM $12 Adults $8 Kids (12 & under) Pit Gates Open 4:00 PM

CROW WING COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 2000 13TH STREET S.E., BRAINERD, MN 56401

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Contestant Name: _____________________________ Age : _________________________________________ Address :_ ____________________________________ City: _______________ State: _______ Zip:_ ________ Phone: _______________________________________ Contestant Signature: Parent Signature - (If under 18): _ ___________________/__________________________ Brief Background :_ ____________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Performing to: _________________________________ _____________________________________________

ACT WILL COMPETE IN (Check One)

Pre-teen division (12 years and under ONLY) August 6th @11:00 A.M.

Teen division (13 years to 18 years ONLY) August 6th @1:00 P.M.

Open Division (Any Age) August 6th @3:00 P.M.

YOU CAN ONLY ­­ENTER ONE DIVISION First, second and third place winners will be chosen in each division, plus a cash prize of $100.00 for 1st place, $75.00 for 2nd place and $50.00 for 3rd place will be given in each division from the Crow Wing County Fair Association. 1st place winners from each division are invited to compete at the Minnesota State Fair.

We are asking that ALL participants audition by sending in a CD - please MAIL or DROP OFF your application and CD to THE CROW WING COUNTY FAIR OFFICE at the Fairgrounds in Brainerd. The DEADLINE for entries is Friday July 30th, 2021.

Appropriate clothing, language, dancing and gestures are REQUIRED for this family oriented show. There will be a four (4) minute limit on performances. Vocalists may use recorded accompaniment, provided it contains ONLY instrumental accompaniment. ABSOLUTELY NO VOCALS are allowed on the recording or there will be a disqualification. Also, NO cordless mics or headset mics are allowed.

Judging: Judge’s decisions are final and scores are not released to contestants or the public.

Contestants will be judged on: quality of performance (including selection), stage presence and entertainment value.

Bands/Heavy Equipment - If you have band gear or heavy equipment to load in, you must call the Coordinator and make arrangements. This call needs to be made at least 2-3 days in advance of the Talent Show. If you do not contact us, we will not be able to assist you.

Fair officials will determine the order of performance. The Fair retains the right to disqualify any Act it considers being detrimental to its image and well being: Obscene or profane acts or any portions will not be allowed.

Please pick up your tape or CD before you leave. All contestants are required to use the sound system provided by the fair. A sound technician is provided.

ACCOMPANIMENT RECORDING SOURCES Vocalists may use recorded accompaniment, provided it contains instrumental accompaniment ONLY; ABSOLUTELY NO VOCALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE RECORDING. For vocal acts, contestants will be disqualified if accompaniment recording has vocals of any kind. For recorded accompaniment, a CD is recommended. If a cassette tape will be used, please use a high quality tape, a bad tape will detract from your performance. Following are sources who may provide karaoke type accompaniment tracks.

Priddis Music, P.O. Box 345, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 800-362-3062 • www.priddismusic.com

Complete the entry form and send it along with your videotape to:

Crow Wing County Fair, Talent Contest, PO Box 169, Brainerd, MN 56401 Any other questions concerning the Talent Show, please phone:

Sharron or Gary • Talent Coordinators 218-855-0654 / 218-829-6680

Pro-Sing (CD’s only), 1255 Enterprise Blvd, #102, Largo, FL 33773 800-776-7464 • www.prosing.com Groth Music, 8056 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420 952-884-4772 • www.grothmusic.com Total Karaoke, 910 E. Highland Ave, San Bernadino, CA 92404 800-696-5338 • www.totalkaraoke.com • www.singdom.com • www.backintrax.com

GlassBlowing

I SAW it DEMONSTRATIONS in Minnesota Steven Weagel with Bruce Nelson, Glassblowing Artist & Teacher

August 3 - August 7

Live Demonstrations Throughout the Day By the Admin Building (The Old Bingo Building) Experience a master glassblower start from raw material and make a masterpiece! These are informative and educational demonstrations you will enjoy!

Ben and Dylan Semler Custom Chainsaw Log Carvings

August 3 - August 7

Live Demonstrations Throughout the Day When the chain saw is running you will know where to find us!

Be amazed by the realistic carvings they produce with a chainsaw.

KID’S DAY - SAT., AUG. 7

Stuffed Animal Give Away

Register at the Administration Building. Drawings will be held at Noon.

Dig for Coins

Join us at the Curling Building to dig for coins. Kids 10 years and under.

Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Racing Derby

Come race a RC car at the Curling Building. Prizes for every racer. Races

Bike Give Away

Register at the Administration Building to win one of several bikes to be given away. Drawing at 12:30 p.m. Bike helmets sponsored by Essentia Health.

Brainerd Fire Department

Ladder truck will be here for you to explore at the Curling Building 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Face Painting

start at 10:00 a.m.

From 10:0 a.m to Noon at the Curling Building

Coloring Contest

Home Depot Workshop

Kids, color the picture found in this year’s Exhibitor Book or pick up a copy at the Administration Building and drop off the picture at the Administration Building. Prizes awarded at 1:00 p.m.

Treasure Hunt

Look for the hidden treasure at the Curling Building. Begins at 11:00 a.m.

Come work with the experts from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All participants will take home their project. Workshop located in the Curling Building.

Model Train Conductor - Model Train Displays Water Color Painting art Station

Come paint a picture to take home from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CROW WING COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 2000 13TH STREET S.E., BRAINERD, MN 56401

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WRISTBAND SPECIALS!

$25 ALL DAY WRISTBAND • 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Opening Day • Noon - 11:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday

DAILY DRAWING for a $250 GIFT CARD! Drop off entries at the Crow Wing County Fair Adminstration Building during the week of the Fair. Must be at least 18 years old to register.

Daily entries required. Winners will be contacted.

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS: Breen & Person LTD, Paradise Resort Bar & Grill, Cub Foods (Brainerd, Baxter), Brainerd Dispatch and Crow Wing County Fair

ENTERTAINMENT - FREE Mills Free Stage

Tuesday, August 3 “Oak Street Chapel Band” 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm “Darlene and the Boys” 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Wednesday, August 4 “Vern Bishop Moose River Band” 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm “Alan Godage Band” 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Thursday, August 5 “Doug Allen Nash” 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm “Wyld Ryce” 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Friday, August 6 Amature Talent Show Starting at 11:00 am “Arena” 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday, August 7 “Ray’s Promenaders - Square Dancing” 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm “Wayne Renn Band” 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SO MUCH To SEE And DO!

5 Days Of Fun...You Don’t Want To Miss A Thing!

CROW WING COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 2000 13TH STREET S.E., BRAINERD, MN 56401

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“FREE STAGE”

AT THE 2021 CROW WING COUNTY FAIR! MILITARY DAY

SENIOR DAY

AGRICULTURE DAY

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

10:30 AM Great Northern Model T Club & The Old Homestead Power Tractor Club Parade

1:00-3:30 PM “Doug Allen Nash”

1:00-3:30 PM “Oak Street Chapel Band” (Variety)

5:30 PM Opening Ceremonies Parade of Colors

Noon Senior Day Recognition

5:45 PM Dedication of New Bataan Memorial 6:00-10:00 PM “Darlene and the Boys” (Variety)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 10:00 AM Dig for Coins

(Curling Building)

1:00-4:30 PM Vern Bishop & Moose River Band

(Variety)

TEEN DAY & TALENT CONTEST FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 11:00 AM Pre-Teen Talent Contest

4:00 PM Kids Pedal Pull

1:00 PM Teen Talent Contest

6:00-10:00 PM “Wyld Ryce”

3:00 PM Open Class Talent Contest

(Variety)

(Variety)

7:00-10:00 PM “Arena”

6:00-10:00 PM Alan Godage Band

(Variety)

(Classic Country)

KIDS DAY

10:00 AM Racing Derby (RC Car) (Curling Building)

2:00 PM Miss Brainerd Lakes Princess

11:00 AM Treasure Hunt

3:00-4:00 PM 4-H Dog Exhibition

4:30-6:00 PM Ray’s Promenaders (Square Dancing)

7:00-10:00 PM “Wayne Renn Band” (Variety)

(Curling Building)

Check out the Brainerd Dispatch everyday for more information on events happening at the Crow Wing County Fair!

When the lights of the midway dim, the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds shines it’s brightest.

The Crow Wing County Fairgrounds is open year-round, offering a variety of opportunities and facilities for public and private events.

We are located on the southern edge of Brainerd. The Fairgrounds includes a variety of buildings, as well as a modern curling facility and other amenities located on 40 acres.

With ample parking and electrical hook ups, we are the perfect setting for gatherings of any size. We provide a secure facility, camping accommodations and controlled gate access to ensure safety and privacy for your event.

On the eastern edge of the Fairgrounds is our grandstand and arena. Groups, including the Brainerd Snodeos Snowmobile Club, Crow Wing County Sheriff ’s Mounted Patrol, and the Minnesota Street Rod Association have utilized these areas for large events in the past with much success.

The Curling Club building on the southwest side of the grounds provides the perfect venue for any type of event, including weddings, reunions, business gatherings, fundraiser events and much more. It’s capacity is on of the largest (850 person capacity).

Looking for a unique venue for your wedding or family gathering? Look no further than our vast and spacious facilities that allow for the perfect setting to achieve that sought-after look. In addition to approximately 70 on-site camping sites, your guests are within mere miles of several lodging options making this an ideal location for any style of wedding or family gathering.

Our bandstand is a fantastic place for concerts and performances. Already, churches and other organizations have taken advantage of this space for fundraisers and other activities benefitting the prime acoustical setting.

For roughly 50 weeks out of the year, the buildings and grounds of the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds are available, affordable and flexible in nature to meet the needs of most any event or activity. In every season, the Fairgrounds has what you’re looking for to ensure a successful affair.

Craft shows, farmer’s markets, flea markets, car shows, corporate events, camping clubs, art shows, church concerts and gatherings, auctions, weddings, family gatherings, graduation parties, seasonal storage and much more. The sky is the limit for hosting any occasion at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds.

We’re much more than just a Fair!

For Rates & More Information: 218-829-6680 manager@crowwingcountyfair.com www.crowwingcountyfair.com

CROW WING COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 2000 13TH STREET S.E., BRAINERD, MN 56401

www.crowwingcountyfair.com l 218-829-6680