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Shark!
Live display highlight of this year’s Calumet Fair
The words “shark” and “Chilton” are rarely used in the same sentence, but that is going to change this year during the Calumet County Fair. The Live Shark Encounter show is coming to the fair which will be held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-5, at the fairgrounds in Chilton. The only traveling live shark show of its kind will allow fair-goers the chance to get up close and personal with live sharks—but not quite as up close and personal as the trained diver who will be in the large tank with the sharks as an announcer communicates with the audience. The educational experience concludes with an invitation to the audience to step up to the specially designed aquarium for a close-up view of the sharks. Eleven shows are being planned during the four-day run of the fair. Shows are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 2 at 2, 5 and 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 at noon, 2, 5 , and 7 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Sharks have captured mankind’s imagination for thousands of years, stirring the fears and fascination of ocean-goers and scientists alike. Their legacy has been as misunderstood as it has been “old and bloody.” Now more than ever, the importance of understanding this species is critical for
its survival, representatives of the Haai, Inc. Live Shark Experience said. This attraction is self-contained with its own canopy where patrons can sit in comfort and enjoy the sharks swimming in their aquarium. The show and exhibit combines education and entertainment all presented in a fun and entertaining format, Haai, Inc. officials said. Shark encounters continue to be in the news so Haai officials said there is no better time to educate people as to safety and conservation regarding sharks, as well as the value of sharks in the eco-system. While Calumet County is a long way from any waters which regularly have sharks in them, the topic of sharks continues to be popular. Over 29 million viewers sampled Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. It is the highest rated franchise among 18- to 49-year-old men. There were 98 unprovoked shark attacks in 2015. The previous record was 88 in 2000. Shark attacks obviously can have tragic outcomes. Demonizing sharks and hunting them down after an attack is not the answer, show officials said. Sharks are becoming extinct with over-fishing. Haai, Inc. Aquatic Exhibits works with different species of sharks including nurse sharks, lemon sharks, brown sharks, and sand-tiger sharks.
Attendees at the 2016 Calumet County Fair are invited to attend at least one of the four daily “Live Shark Encounters” being staged on Labor Day weekend. Ray Mueller photo
‘Fins & Feathers’ theme of this year’s fair
“Fins & Feathers” is the theme of this year’s Calumet County Fair Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5. The “fins” part is covered in the article above highlighting the first-time visit of the Live Shark Encounter show to the fair. At the very least, the “feathers” part is covered every year by the chickens being displayed by youths hoping to win a blue ribbon. With all sorts of other activities happening daily at the fair, it is sure to add up to a magical time for attendees. What has been billed for years now as the “Biggest Little Fair in Wisconsin” is located at the fairgrounds in Chilton. Admission fees to the Calumet County Fair vary as to the day and hour. On opening day, Friday, folks can enter the fairgrounds until 1 p.m. free. After 1 p.m., it will cost $3. Saturday fair-goers pay $6 to get into the fair. But from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday people who bring along a non-perishable food item can enter the grounds free of charge. Sunday admission is $6 and on Monday it is $6 except military veterans and current Armed Forces people are admitted free with a military ID. Children who are age 7 and younger
are admitted free of charge during the entire run of the fair. Admission fees to the grandstand for scheduled events there also have been announced. At the tractor/truck pull on Saturday at 7 p.m. admission is $3. Sunday, the Catch-A-Pig contest at 3 p.m. in the grandstand costs $3. Monday the Lakeshore Garden Tractor Pullers are in the grandstand with admission also being $3. Children age 3 and younger enter the grandstand free all weekend. Monday is Military Appreciation Day. A military salute service program takes place at 10 a.m. in the Pavilion and anyone with a military identification enters the fairgrounds for free on Monday (see related story inside).
Friday events The fair begins on Friday. The first scheduled activity is the judging of swine starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Harder-Goeldi Building. Sheep will be judged at noon, poultry at 2 p.m., and beef at 2:30 p.m. Open class judging in a variety of categories including Plant & Soil Sciences, Flowers & Houseplants, Photography, Woodworking, Clothing & Textiles, and more starts at 11 a.m. Bingo will be played from noon to 4
p.m. in the Pavilion. The carnival at the fairgrounds opens at 4 p.m. Friday. Wisconsin’s Spudmobile will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair’s first Shark Encounter show is scheduled for 2 p.m. (see story above for the full schedule of this show during the fair). Bobby Darren & Sheila Marie will provide music from 4 to 8 p.m. The fair food stand fish fry will run from 4 to 9 p.m. The 4-H Food Auction takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. The Diane Remy School of Dance is scheduled to perform in the Pavilion from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Barrel racing will take place in the horse arena starting at 7 p.m. Grupo Extremo will provide a Fiesta Friday in the Pavilion starting at 8 p.m. Saturday events Saturday’s judging starts at 9 a.m. and will include all dairy classes, rabbits, antiques, horses, and beer and wine. On Saturday the carnival opens at noon. DJ Neubs & The Young Performers Showcase is scheduled from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Pavilion. A Kiddie Tractor Pull is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. in the Pavilion. Chainsaw carving artist Dave Bartels
will do his thing from noon to 5 p.m. Rondini Abramagic shows are scheduled at 1 and 5 p.m. in the Family Entertainment Tent, and the Rondini Fun Science Show is planned at 3 p.m. The band Copper Box is scheduled to play from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pavilion. A Teen Dance featuring DJ Neubs will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Family Entertainment Tent. The Tractor/Truck Pull is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the grandstand, with the band Bella Cain playing from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Pavilion. Sunday events Voices of Peace will sing in the Family Entertainment Tent starting at 9 a.m. Team roping will take place in the Horse Arena starting at 9 a.m. A church service will begin at 10 a.m. in the Family Entertainment Tent. The carnival opens at noon. The popular Market Animal Sale is scheduled to take place in the Harder-Goeldi Building starting at noon. Let Me Be Frank Productions will perform in the Pavilion from noon to 3:30 p.m. Rondini Abramagic will have Turn to fair/page 2