2011 Dakota County Fair

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August 8-14, 2011

Summer’s tradition returns Fair includes special days for children, seniors and military by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Family entertainment, farm animals, food, rides and games can all be enjoyed at the Dakota County Fair, Aug. 8-14. Buildings damaged by last year’s tornado have been repaired and

workers have also painted buildings and added more gardens. A wide variety of attractions are scheduled daily during the fair, including a climbing wall, pony rides, rabbit agility demonstrations and a

mini-golf course game. The golf course, “Traveling Tees,� returns for its second year at the fair and will be located near the carnival rides.

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At the midway, fairgoers can expect some new ride options this year, including “Gravitron,� a quick-spinning ride that holds riders by centrifugal force. A tractor parade is scheduled to regularly entertain the crowds throughout the week, and competition in the talent contest is Monday and Tuesday nights. The top two winners in each of the three age categories of “pre-teen,� “teen� and “open� will qualify for the finals Saturday night; all shows begin at 6 p.m. Following tradition, the grandstand events promise noise and excitement, beginning Monday at 7 p.m. with the motocross show. Demolition derbies are the scheduled as grandstand shows at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Catering to popular demand, the Wednesday night demo derby event will also include a lawn mower

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The Demolition Derby is one of the main attractions of the grandstand shows at the fair. derby. Drivers of the customized rider mowers are allowed three tips before they are disqualified from the derby and are out if they lose a wheel during the event. “Last year was our first time doing it, and it was a big hit with the fans,� said John King, a director with the Agricultural Society that runs the fair. On Thursday night at 7 p.m., the tractor pull returns to the fair, and if

enough registrations are received, a powder puff demo will be held Sunday. A 5K race is scheduled Sunday at 8 a.m. The cost is $17 for runners ages 17 and under and adults pay $25. Races will begin and end at Ahlberg Hall, with runners traveling on a path that goes through multiple terrains and has many twists and turns. Runners will be awarded first-, second- and thirdSee Fair, 3B

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Hundreds of 4-H members will exhibit animals at the Dakota County Fair. tion card. Seniors age 60 and older get free parking and admission on Thursday. The fairgrounds are located at 4008 220th St. W. in Farmington. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and children ages

6-12. Children ages 5 and under get in free. Parking is $5 per car. For more information, go to www.dakotacountyfair.org. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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Showcasing the Arts New group has a slate of performers, artists ready to entertain

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Stage acts and the arts are major draws for the Dakota County Fair, and this year that will be even more the case as a new group has a slate of performers and artists prepared to entertain. The Dakota County Regional Arts Collaborative, a collection of area residents banded together to promote the arts, will have its first major project – Showcasing the Arts in Dakota County – in action during the fair. The lineup includes several performers from talented young singers to a Mark Twain impersonator ready to entertain visitors at Dakota City Heritage Village. In addition to the performances in the gazebo and the Free Entertainment Tent south of Ahlberg Hall in the 1900s-era village, there will be a range of art-

ists with easels and canvases set up throughout the fairgrounds creating art. “Our goal is to nurture the arts in all Dakota County communities so they can better serve our diverse residents, and to create the highest possible level of economic growth and the most robust cultural environment possible,â€? LaDonna Boyd, the group’s chairperson, said. The collaborative was formed after a few brainstorming meetings were held last fall. With a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, it targeted a showcase at the fair as a first project. The entertainment lineup includes: • The Mississippi Valley Orchestra at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, gazebo; • Mark Twain impersonator Michael Bateson, at 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11;

• The Prime Time Players at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; and • The Play’s the Thing Productions, Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14. It’s a lineup that Dakota City coordinators say is welcome to complement an already robust entertainment schedule (see box). The collaborative’s aim is to provide a platform for people to discover the diverse range of art being created in Dakota County. One of the hidden gems people will find at the fair will be the 35-year-old, West St. Paul-based Minnesota Valley Orchestra. The orchestra often takes on a bold repertoire, including works by Mahler, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, but their fair fare will trend more whimsical. Margaret Houlton, presSee Music, 5B

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ident and violinist, said the group will play some Spanish dances, water music and show tunes during its 45-minute set. Houlton said the allvolunteer group will have about 22 players, ranging in age from about 20-60, representing all the sounds of the orchestra. Former music teacher at Sibley High School Ed Schlueter formed the group in the mid-70s as a way for graduates of the school to find a music outlet for their talent. “It is a great atmosphere for people who want to play large smyphonic works,� Houlton said. “Most of them play because they like the repertoire.� She says the instrumentalists are so good at their craft they will only need two rehearsals in preparation for the show. “Most of them play on a regular basis,� Houlton said. One of the group’s an-

nual gigs – performing with a ballet production of “The Nutcracker� – ended this year, so it is timely that the collaborative is providing them with another outlet for these accomplished musicians. The collaborative hopes to give more people the same opportunity, starting with the fair and maturing with a formal strategic planning process this fall. People who are interested in joining in the group’s work can attend the first annual meeting of the Dakota County Regional Arts Collaborative from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. For more information, contact LaDonna Boyd at lboyd@dakotaelectric.com. To view a Thisweek Live video interview with members of the ‘‘Schoolhouse Rock Jr. Live� crew and Michael Bateson as Mark Twain, go to www. ThisweekLive.com. v Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Here are some of the musical highlights supported by the Dakota County Fair and Dakota City Heritage Village at the Free Entertainment Tent, south of Ahlberg Hall.

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Monday 6-8 p.m. Talent Show preliminary

Tuesday Wednesday 2-3 p.m. Ron E. Cash singer/musician 4-5 p.m. Forty Shades of Green, Celtic music 5-6 p.m. Ron E. Cash 6:30-8 p.m. Marv Gohman singer/musician

Thursday 11 a.m. Marv Gohman singer/ musician 12 noon Summer Pops musicians 4-5 p.m. Mark Twain impersonator 5-6 p.m. Legacy, Celtic band 6:30-8 p.m. Eelpout Stringers

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The following attractions will be running throughout the Dakota County Fair: • Denny Pony Rides • Climbing Wall • Traveling Tees: 9-Hole Golf Course • Wolves, Woods and Wildlife

Aug. 8 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Open Class Goat Entry Day 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Horse Judging 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Open Class Sr. & Jr. Doe Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open Class Dairy Show 2-3 p.m. 4-H Beef Cow/Calf Judging 6 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 6-8 p.m. Amateur Talent Contest, Entertainment Stage 7 p.m. Motocross, Grandstand 8 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 8-10 p.m. Battle of the Bands Grand Battle, Entertainment Stage 8-10 p.m. Open Class Goats Released

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Kids Day – Child gate admission (ages 6-12) $1 when accompanied by an adult. As always, admission for children 5 and under is free. Timeless - 4-H Pet Show Judging, followed by 4-H Cat Show Judging 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Horse Judging, English 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Dairy Judging 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Judging 10 a.m.-noon Needlecraft Demonstration 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pulls 1-3 p.m. Needlecraft Demonstration 1-1:30 p.m. Tractor Parade 2-3 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Pet Show Judging

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Military Day-Free admission and parking for all military personnel and their family with a military ID. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Horse Judging, Games 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Open Class Sheep Judging 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 10 a.m.-Noon Needlecraft Demonstration Noon-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 1-3 p.m. Needlecraft Department 1-1:30 p.m. Tractor Parade 2-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 6-9 p.m. Greater Twin Cities Whippet Club 6-8 p.m. Marvin Gohman, Entertainment Stage 7:30-11:30 p.m. Brian Gleason Band, Beer Garden Stage 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby, Grandstand 8 p.m. Open Class Sheep Released

Aug. 11 Senior Day-Free admission and parking for those age 60-plus. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Horse Show Judging, Games 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Swine Judging 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Open Class Beef Entry Day 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Poultry Judging 1-3 p.m. Needkecraft Demonstration 1-3 p.m. Needlecraft Demonstration 1-1:30 p.m. Tractor Parade 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Sonny Bryant, Entertainment Stage 2:30-3 p.m. 4-H Dairy Steer Judging 4 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 6 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 6:30 p.m. 4-H Beef Breeding Heifer Judging 6:30-8 p.m. Eelpout Stringers, Entertainment Stage 7-11:30 p.m. Tractor Pull, Grandstand 8 p.m.. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 8:45 p.m. Johnny Holm Band, Beer Garden Stage Aug. 12 Timeless - 4-H Llama Judging Milk Buds and Schottler Family Singers 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Beef Steer, Market Heifer, Judging 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Lamb Lead followed by 4-H Sheep Show and Fleec ... 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 10 a.m.-Noon Needlcraft Demonstration Noon-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration

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Schedule 2011 1-3 p.m. 4-H Goat Judging 1-3 p.m. Needlecraft Demonstration 1 p.m. Open Class Beef Judging 1-1:30 p.m. Tractor Parade 5 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Judging 6:30-8 p.m. Sonny Bryant, Entertainment Stage 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby, Grandstand 8:30 p.m. Lost Highway, Beer Garden Stage

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Aug. 14 8 a.m.-3 p.m. All Pleasure Horse Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Middle Creek Vineyard Church Noon-3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 1-3 p.m. Demolition Derby 1-3 p.m. Needlecraft Demonstration 1-1:30 p.m. Tractor Parade 4 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Agility Demonstration 7 p.m. Open Class Beef Released

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