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New this year . . .
BrowTine Blades – Blacksmith Demonstration … Ryan Pierce will be doing knife smithing and light blacksmithing demonstrations. He will be located on Grandstand west. His blacksmithing skills are some of the finest you will ever see. Along with his demonstrations, he will also have knives, leather tooling, and a lot more available for purchase. He will be located at the corner of Grandstand/Midway throughout the Fair.
DockDogs®… an organized canine aquatic dock diving show. This fun-filled event for dogs and their handlers includes the disciplines of Big Air – a long jump for Dogs, Speed Retrieve® – an Olympic-like sprint, swim, retrieve, for dogs, and Extreme Vertical® – a high jump for dogs, along with other events. This event will be held east of the Expo Drive. There will be competition and performances each day. See times for these events in the DSF Pocket Guide booklet.
Luca Chainsaw Carving … specializes in chainsaw art carvings and a wide range of services. He does custom carvings, signs and on-site art which is his favorite. Luca can create stunning chainsaw signs to catch the attention of passersby and add a touch of rustic charm to any setting. Opening around 11 am with ongoing demonstrations each day at the corner of Midway/Hayes Avenue near the Walk-in Plaza.
Polka Dot Entertainment … features Penelope Fratelli and Peter Brunette who are professional, stupendous strolling experts while on stilts!! You can see them participating in the parade on August 22. They will also be providing strolling entertainment throughout the fair. You won’t want to miss their “Don’t Try This at Home Show” – a comedy magic and escape show. In addition, each is an accomplished solo performer. They work together to make each other better. Each will be forming their own solo shows on Main Street north (on the Asphalt Pad). See the DSF Pocket Guide for a more detailed time schedule.
Peter’s One-Man Danger Circus Spectacular … Polka Dot Entertainer, Peter Brunette, provides a family-friendly memorable experience. He creates a high energy comedy juggling and stunt show on a tight rope! Providing a variety of thrilling acts, his audiences will be captivated throughout the performance. See his unique entertainment on Main Street north (on the asphalt pad). Check out the DSF Pocket Guide for daily times.
Poppin Penelope … Polka Dot Entertainer, Penelope Fratelli, is a world-famous balloon artist, and an incredible magician & escape artist. Her hilarious magic show is sure to entertain both children and adults. There will be scheduled times for her shows, face painting, giant bubbles, and much more on Main Street north (on the asphalt pad). More detailed time schedules can be found in the DSF Pocket Guide
Scronce Art … is a local caricature artist. Erin Scronce uses her Facebook page to showcase her art and projects done for others. She will be creating quick 10-minute drawings during the Fair. Stop by and check out her artwork and you could become her next project. She will be located across the street from the Grandstand. A more detailed schedule is in the Du Quoin State Fair Pocket guide.
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