General Entertainment
Talent and special contests, 4-H schedule, and entertainment info.
Talent Contest Regulations: Due to changes at the State Fair only one winner from each division will be eligible to compete at the State Fair competition this year. Entry fee will be paid for by Mille Lacs County Fair. State Fair contestants will be competing for over $3,200 in cash prizes. To give everyone an equal change, those that have been first place winners in the past two years will not be eligible for first place this year at our fair. If you have won first place at another county fair talent competition you are also uneligible at our fair.
4-H Information
Entertainment Information
Performers at the Fair
Kid Davie
Kid Davie is a unique, multi-talented entertainer. A magician, illusionist, fire eater, juggler, mime and has many comedy characters. As a stilt-walker he has high energy and non stop fun as many different characters such as: a Cowboy, Uncle Sam, Vendor and Ostrich Rider.
Kid Davie has a special talent, he possesses the unique ability to catch arrows in mid-flight, with his bare hands! With a wonderful light-hearted sense of humor, warm out-going personality, he exhibits a great rapport with audiences of all ages, making him an "Entertainer Extraordinaire." www.kiddavie.com
"Chopper" WORLD'S NUTTIEST D.J.
Thursday and Friday 8pm
Hi, my name is Chopper and I am the World's Nuttiest DJ! I have been in business for over 20 years and have played up to 5 shows per week during that time. I am not only a DJ but an entertainer as well and can play for any type of crowd. I will play and entertain the crowd with any type of music and fun. I make the audience the show. I choose from the best party/dance tunes from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 01's, and now the 02's, country and more. www.chopperdj.com
Sherwin & Pam Linton and "The Cotton Kings"
August 8th, 2009
*Classic Country Show - 8pm
*Johnny Cash Tribute Show at 9:30pm
*Sherwin to emcee County Fair Talent Contest - 6pm
1956 to 2004 - 48 years and Sherwin is still singing the songs of Elvis, Marty Robbins, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and Johnny Cash with the same vitality that made them classics. He also performs many of his own hits and originals plus a great variety of Traditional Country, Folk, Gospel and Cowboy songs. With an estimated repetoire of over 5000 songs he can entertain any audience anywhere. With the release of his new CD, "It Happened In America", and the re-release of the classic 70's tribute "Hello, I'm Not Johnny Cash" Sherwin has developed a new fan base of college students and younger generation hipsters. Sherwin's talents have been recognized by special articles and reviews in such far reaching sources as The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and NBC Nightly News. http://www.sherwinlinton.com
Wendinger Polka Band
Friday at 11:30 am
As people through-out the world strive to live together in peace and harmony; likewise, brothers, Peter & Paul Wendinger have enjoyed their partnership by growing up together, farming near St. George, MN, entertaining with their Polka Band, and traveling. Their accomplishments have drawn them into a world-wide tour industry.
The Wendingers compliment their band with a fine variety of musical talent. Their unique style of two concertinas, accompanied by their brass & rhythm sections; complete with vocals, is sure to bring you musical entertainment at its best. http://www.wendingerbandtravel.com/
Trisha & The Toonies.
Saturday at 10 am
"The Toonies" is a unique mixture of music, puppets, skits and laughter, which has made it one of the most talked about family stage shows in the mid-west. Critics young and young-at-heart highly acclaim this exciting, interactive and fun-filled musical adventure. www.TheToonies.com