Day 171: The Spring Fair 2011, Puyallup, WA
It’s that time of year again…The Puyallup Spring Fair is happening April 14 – 17 (4 days only!).
There is TONS of FREE things to do at the fair. Take your pick and have a great time…
Free Entertainment
Dock Dogs: This new sport challenges dogs to dash down a specially built 40-foot canine runway and jump headlong into a large portable swimming pool filled with 27,000 gallons of water. The longest distance jump wins! Enjoy the spectacular abilities of these amazing dogs.
Swifty Swine Racing Pigs: Stop by and watch piglets race around a track for the coveted prize of a peanut butter cup at the finish line.
Timberworks Lumberjack Show: Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. No, it’s not Superman – these “men of steel” are lumberjacks in the Timberworks Lumberjack Show. The NEW show includes century-old skills like axe throwing, chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing and chainsaw carving. To pass idle time in logging camps, lumberjacks would challenge each other in a head-to-head competition.
Danny Vernon Illusion of Elvis: With the voice, look, and passion of the twentieth century icon, Danny Vernon recaptures Elvis Presley’s appeal! This show is sure to be fun entertainment for the whole family!
Gothard Sisters: A show with this talented trio of sisters includes fast fiddle numbers, singing ballads, and champion Irish step dancing incorporated into exciting numbers featuring country, Irish, flamenco, and rock influences, as well as stories, educational tidbits, and a good time for audiences of all ages.
Sandra Lee: Join Sandra Lee for a cooking demonstration on Sat, April 16 at 2 pm. FREE seating will be offered to the first 300 people that bring a generous, non-perishable food donation or monetary contribution to benefit local food banks. Bring donation to the Americraft ShowPlex donation station near the Garden Stage starting at 10 am on Sat, April 16. Seats are limited, so bring your donation early and you’ll be given a bracelet guaranteeing your seat for the show!
Dora The Explorer: Come explore Fiesta Mexicana and meet Dora! Here’s your chance to hug your favorite adventurer and her friend Boots.
Rock On! Christian Musicfest: Churches from around the region will bring their amazing bands to perform for a great night of music on the Great American Stage.
Puyallup Spring Fair Choir & Ensemble Festival: This festival features some of the region’s most accomplished choral and ensemble groups including the Total Experience Gospel Choir with Tracie Davis as the very special Mistress of Ceremonies. Don’t miss this memorable event taking place at the Showplace Stage on Saturday, April 16, 10 am – 5 pm.
Let’s Pretend Pirate: Cute pirates, beautiful mermaids, mischievous monkeys, an overly chatty parrot, and the evil Captain Green Beard all come together for a grand adventure in search of – what else? TREASURE! Little ones will love being part of this imaginative adventure. Kids are are selected from the audience to create the show!
Ag Magic Show: Go back to the agricultural roots of the Puyallup Valley! Whether you’re a Kid or a parent, you can help make the magic happen AND test your own agricultural knowledge.
Dancing Horses: Enjoy the beautiful and elegant performances of the dancing horses and the musical entertainment.
Red Hatters: Enjoy fun and activities just for Red Hatters. New this year is the Great Red Hat Houdini Caper. Can you make a bunny disappear? And back for the 4th year is the hat contest – with a “Down on the Farm” theme! Bring your decorated hat to the Garden Stage.
Face Painting: Kids 12 & under can get their face painted for FREE! Face painting is located indoors in KidZone!
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