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2008 Membership List (Listings are alphabetical by month in which event is held.)
JUNE
SOUTH JORDAN CITY COUNTRY FEST - SOUTH JORDAN - JUNE 20 & 21 - South Jordan City's FUN is on the RUN! This annual city celebration, Country Fest, is a family fun event packed full with food, children's games, traditional equestrian events, vendors, 5K, music and fireworks! Mark your calendars, this is going to be the summer event of the year! - Lori Edmunds, Special Event Coordinator, 1600 W Towne Center Dr, South Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 254-3048 W / email: ledmunds@sjc.utah.gov / website: www.sjc.utah.gov
JULY
CLEARFIELD CITY FOURTH OF JULY - CLEARFIELD - JULY 4 - One of the most spectacular summer celebrations held. Freedom 5K Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfast, Hometown Parade, Fair at Fisher Park, Entertainment, "Clearfield Idol" and Fireworks Display - Natalee Flynn or Michael Bybee (801) 525-2796 / (435) 525-2863 Fax / email: nflynn@clearfieldcity.org or mbybee@clearfieldcity.org / website: www.clearfieldcity.org
TREMONTON CITY DAYS - JULY 25 & 26 - Two fun filled days beginning on Friday with Adult Home Run Derby and Skill Competition followed by a Teen Dance, a Sand Volleyball Tournament and a Skate Competition at the Skatepark. Saturday features a variety of Craft, Food and Miscellaneous Booths, Youth Ball Games, Breakfast, a fun Baby Contest, 5K Fun Run, Classic Car Show, Entertainment, Magic Show, Rides, Inflatable Toys, Children Games and Contests. The evening begins with a Free Concert with great talent capped off with the best Fireworks Show in Box Elder County! - Rhett Ogden, 102 S Tremont St, Tremonton, UT 84337 (435) 257-2691 / (435) 257-6652 Fax / email: rogden@tremontoncity.com / website: www.tremontoncity.com
JULY/AUGUST
DESERTVIEW PRO RODEO - CASTLE DALE - JULY 24-26 and EMERY COUNTY FAIR - JULY 30-31 and AUGUST 1-2 In conjunction with Castle Valley Pageant. We feature a Pro Rodeo, Free Entertainment, Parade, Expo, Exhibits, Free Concert Aug 4 & many Recreational Events. A fantastic Food Court will be available daily. (approx. attendance 20,000) - Shannon Hiatt or Gay Lee Jeffs, (435) 381-2108 W / (435) 381-2194 Fax / website: www.emerycounty.com/fair
GARLAND WHEAT & BEET DAYS - GARLAND - JULY 28-AUGUST 2 - A small town celebrating 102 years of family fun. An annual one week event starting with: Children's Theater Production, Miss Bear River Pageant, Parades, Booths, Food, Ball Games, a fun 5 & 10K run and a Fire Dept Water Fight. We've got a lot of family fun all tied up. Bret Veibell, Chairperson, PO Box 414, Garland, UT 84312, (435) 764-4900 / email: garlandcity@frontiernet.net / Facility Contact: Sharlet Anderson (435) 257-3118
HIGHLAND FLING - HIGHLAND - JULY 26-AUGUST 2 - Come enjoy the Highland Fling, one of Highland's great annual community events. Children's Fishing Derby (July 26th), Baby Contest (July 26th), Youth Bike Race (July 30th), Play Day Rodeo (July 31st-Aug 1st), Fine Art Show (Aug 1st & 2nd), Youth Council Dance (Aug 1st), Gold Tournament (Aug 1st), Highland Idol (Aug 1st), Saturday, Aug 2nd events include: 5K and Fun Runs, Hot Air Balloons, Pancake Breakfast, Grand Parade, Food and Vendor Booths, Children's Games, Fireman's Spray, Candy Toss, BMX Stunt Team and Live Entertainment (Paul Burnside Band, Benton Paul, Jericho Road, Eric Dodge and many more). Fireworks at 10:00 pm in the park - Emily Gillingwater (801) 756-5751 ext 122 / (801) 756-6903 Fax / email: emily@highlandcity.org / website: www.highlandcity.org
MORGAN COUNTY FAIR, RODEO & MINI-MOTO RUN - MORGAN - JULY 30-31 and AUGUST 1-2 - Parade, ATV Rodeo, Freestyle Motorcross, Ranch Rodeo, Pig Wrestling, Livestock Auction, Family Fun Games, Mud Volleyball, Pig Wrestling, Exhibits, Food, Carnival and Fun. Mini-moto will be July 30th and run August 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th - Brenda Crossley, Manager, PO Box 27, Morgan, UT 84050 (801) 829-8335 H / (801) 393-2159 Fax / email: shaunandbj@att.net / Jill Judd (801) 829-4403 / website: www.morgan-county.net; Morgan Extension (801) 829-3472
PIUTE COUNTY FAIR - BUTCH CASSIDY DAYS - JUNCTION - JULY 28 - AUGUST 2 - Queen Pageant, Rodeo Queen Pageant (also open to Sevier, Wayne, Garfield, Beaver & Iron counties), Little Buckaroo Rodeo, Rodeo, Parade, Midway & Games, Commercial & Competitive Exhibits, Concessions, Free Outdoor Dance, Entertainment, Horse & Stock Show - Georgi Dalton, Chairman, PO Box 83, Junction UT 84740, (435) 577-2029 H/ (435) 577-2881 W/ email: geommd@altazip.com / website: www.butchcassidydays.com
WASATCH COUNTY FAIR DAYS - HEBER CITY - JULY 26 - AUGUST 2 - Visit our website for information about all of our fun events and activities during Wasatch County Fair Days - Amaria Scovil, 90 N 100 W, Heber, UT 84032 (435) 671-1678 W / (435) 657-1072 Fax / email: ascovil@co.wasatch.ut.us / website: www.co.wasatch.ut.us/fair
AUGUST
BOX ELDER COUNTY FAIR & GOLDEN SPIKE RODEO - TREMONTON - AUGUST 18-23 - Parade, Horse Show, City of Fun Carnival, Rodeo, Queen Contest, Livestock Show & Sale, Commercial Exhibits, Reined Cow Horse Futurity Sorting, Chuckwagon Breakfast, Bandstand Entertainment, Western Bands and featuring Mariachi, Cowboy Poetry, Youth Groups, Dutch Oven Cook-off, 10K Race, Misc Exhibits - (attendance 70,000+) - Rick Kent, Pres., PO Box 37, Fielding, UT 84311 (435) 458-3811 H / (435) 230-1093 M / (435) 458-3811 Fax / email: rdkent@nebonet.com ; Commercial Exhibits: Ann Holmgren-Jensen (435) 279-8267; Facility Contact: Shauna Petersen (435) 257-5447 / (435) 257-4523 Fax
CACHE COUNTY FAIR & PRCA RODEO - LOGAN - AUGUST 7-9 - PRCA Rodeo, Horse Show, Livestock Shows & Exhibits, Commercial Exhibits, Browns Amusement Carnival, our famous Community Booths, Home Arts, Local Entertainment, Farm Bureau Talent Find, 4-H Fashion Revue, Jr Livestock Show & Sale, Hay Judging, 4-H Horse Events, Art Show & Exhibits (approx. attendance 40,000-50,000) Fair Admission is Free - Jill N. Zollinger, Fair Manager; Kim T. Gardner, Commercial Booths - Office Address is 179 N Main Street, Suite #102, Logan, UT 84321; (435) 755-1462 for Jill or Kim; Rodeo Manager, Lamont Poulsen (435) 770-0128 or (435) 563-5368; Rodeo Queen Contest Chair, Trish Gibbs (435) 258-2705 or (435) 770-1122; Facility Contact: Tamra Stone (435) 755-1701
CARBON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO - PRICE - AUGUST 2-9 - Parade, Animal and Horse Shows, Miss Carbon County Scholarship Contest, Rodeo, Model Air Show, 4-H & Home Arts Exhibits, Entertainment, Softball and Volleyball Tournaments, Motocross, Live Fishing Pond, Commercial Booths, Dutch Oven Cookoff, Cooking Contests, Beef, Lamb & Pork Barbecue, Youth and Kids Activities, Baby Contest, Cowboy Poetry, Theater Production, ATV Rodeo, Antique Tractors, Rock n Roll Day, Golf Tournament, Team Roping, Senior Activities and much more. (approx. attendance 7,000) - Rhonda Peterson, 120 E Main (mailing), 310 S Fairgrounds Rd (physical) Price, UT 84501 (435) 636-3214 / email: rhonda.peterson@carbon.ut.gov / website: www.carboncountyutah.com/fair
DAVIS COUNTY FAIR - FARMINGTON - AUGUST 13-16 - The biggest free fair along the Wasatch Front! - Demolition Derby, Carnival, 2 Nights of PRCA Rodeo, Free Pony Rides, Live Entertainment and Concerts, Pie Eating Contests and Great Food. We are always looking for new vendors and new entertainment! (approx. attendance 38,000) - Dave Hansen, PO Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025 (801) 451-4080 W / (801) 451-4081 Fax / email: davidb@co.davis.ut.us / website: www.davisfair.com
DUCHESNE COUNTY FAIR - DUCHESNE - AUGUST 4-10 - Queen Contest, Parade, Rodeo, Little Buckaroo Rodeo, Horse Show, Commercial Exhibits, Demolition Derby, Entertainment, Livestock Show & Auction, 4-H and Open Class Exhibits, Two Nights of Dancing, Car Show, Horse Pulls, Hometown Amusement Carnival - Debbie Thayne, Chairman, HC65 Box 101, Altonah, UT 84002 (435) 454-3211 H / email: djthayne@hotmail.com
GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR - PANGUITCH - AUGUST 11-16 - Contests, Talent Show, Livestock Shows, Horse Show, Team Sorting, Barrel Racing and Team Roping Competitions, Fish Grab, Commissioner Dinner, Exhibits, Demolition Derby, Pet & Small Animal Show, Lots of Fun!! - Tony Beckstead, Fair Chairman, PO Box 709, Panguitch, UT 84759 (435) 676-8949 W / (435) 676-8936 Fax / email: triplecarena@scinternet.net / website: www.triplecarena.com
JUAB COUNTY FAIR - NEPHI - AUGUST 4-9 - Rural County Fair with lots of Exhibits. Demolition Derby, ATV Rodeo, Miss Juab County Scholarship Pageant, Jr Livestock Show & Auction, Lead Line, Live Entertainment, County Fair Idol Contest, 3-D Archery Shoot, Fair Factor, Movie Night at the Fair, Dutch Oven Cook-off, Jr Rodeo Queen Contest & Western Night Rodeo, Ranch Rodeo, Ribbon Roping, Special Displays, Baby Diaper Derby, Bicycle Barrel Race, 4-H Fashion Revue, 4-H & All Breed Horse Shows, Other Contests and more! - Linette S. Smith, 160 North Main, Nephi, UT 84648 (435) 623-3454 W / email: linettes@co.juab.ut.us; Jamison McPherson, (435) 623-2957; Vendors: Todd Day, (435) 623-2147; Demo Derby: Lynn Worwood (435) 623-1470; Facility Contact: Bob Day (435) 623-3409 / website: www.co.juab.ut.us
MILLARD COUNTY FAIR - DELTA - AUGUST 6-9 - 2008 Theme "There's Magic in the Air at the Millard County Fair" - Antique Tractor Pull, 4-H Exhibits, Contests & Demonstrations, Entertainment, Open Exhibits, Queen Contest, Concert, Rock Crawlers, Dutch Oven Dinner, Ranch Rodeo, Kids Games, Main Stage Entertainment "The Lowe Family"- from Branson show to Delta! August 8th @ 7:00 pm - (approx. attendance 6,000) - Betty Jo Western, Fair Director, PO Box 186, Delta, UT 84624 (435) 864-5712 W / (435) 864-3966 H / email: bettyjow@frontiernet.net
SALT LAKE COUNTY FAIR - SOUTH JORDAN - AUGUST 6-9 - Salt Lake County Event Center and Fairgrounds, 11400 S 2200 W - Miss Salt Lake County Pageant, Demolition Derby, Horse Shows, 4-H/FFA Jr Livestock Auction, 4-H Exhibits & Demonstrations, Live Entertainment, Children's Activities, Commercial Exhibits, Food Court, Petting Zoo, Concerts, Fireworks, Boxing, Pigeon & Poultry Exhibits, Midway West Amusements Carnival, Car Shows, Talent Find, Contests & Activities - Sarah Dibble, Program Coordinator, 10800 S 2200 W, South Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 254-8657 W / (801) 254-5113 Fax; email: sdibble@slco.org / website: www.countyfair.slco.org; Facility Contact: Corey Bullock, (801) 254-0106
SAN JUAN COUNTY FAIR & BLUE MOUNTAIN ROUNDUP RODEO - MONTICELLO - AUGUST 1-11 - Darryl Worley Concert w/ Charley Jenkins Carnival, Magician, Jugglers, Clown Show, 4-H Jr. Livestock Show and Sale, Farm Bureau Talent Find, Exhibits, Children's Fair, Arts and Crafts, Rodeo, Motor Cross at Bull Hollow Raceway, Teen Games with Cash Prizes, chainsaw carving, and lots, lots, more!!! (approx. attendance 5,500) - Anna Thayn, Fair Manager, PO Box 595, Monticello, UT 84535 (435) 459-1826 M / (435) 587-2990 W / email: athayn@ftitel.net
SANPETE COUNTY FAIR - MANTI - AUGUST 16-23 - Brown's Amusement Carnival, Rodeo, Parade, Livestock Show, Lamb Sale, Commercial Exhibits, Demolition Derby, Horse Show, Miss Sanpete Pageant , Talent Find, Local Talent, Team Penning, Car Show, Cowboy Poetry, Old Time Horse Pulling Matches, Utah Beef Council Dinner, Mud Volleyball Tournament, Antique Tractor Show, Fun Run, Mud Scramble, Dutch Oven Cookoff and NEW! Antique Tractor Rodeo (approx. attendance 20,000) - Brad Bown, Chairman, 35 North 300 West, Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-1351 H / 435) 835-2195 W / (435) 835-2143 Fax; Diane Cox, Sec. (435) 835-5981; Facility Contact: Sandy Neil (435) 835-2131
SEVIER COUNTY FAIR - RICHFIELD - AUGUST 4-9 - Demolition Derby, Southern Utah Jr Livestock Show & Auction, 4-H Exhibits, Farm Bureau Talent Find, Pie Eating Contest, Watermelon Eating Contest, Root Beer Guzzle, Food Contests, Cell Phone Photo Contest, lots of Entertainment, Home Arts Exhibits, Horticulture, Small Animals, Two Night Rodeo, Rodeo Queen Pageant, Little Cowboy Rodeo, Open Roping, Extreme Horsemanship Challenge, Food, Food Demonstrations, Senior Day, Kids Games, 4x4 Rock Crawl, Antique Farm Equipment Show, Clowns and a Dance. Fun for the Whole Family! - Paula Martin, Director, 250 N Main, Richfield, UT 84701 (435) 893-0458 W / (435) 893-0495 Fax / email: seviercountyfair@hotmail.com / website: seviercountyfair.net
SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR & RODEO - COALVILLE - AUGUST 2-9 - Parade, PRCA Rodeo, Open Horse Show, Queen Contest, Livestock Show, Commercial Exhibits, Local & Professional Entertainment, Home Arts, Fine Arts, Demolition Derby, Fireworks & Dance (approx. attendance 10,000-12,000) - Kellie Robinson, Fair Administrator, PO Box 128, Coalville, UT 84017 (435) 336-3221 W / ( 435) 336-3048 Fax / email: krobinson@co.summit.ut.us / website: summitcounty.org
TOOELE COUNTY FAIR & LIVESTOCK SHOW - TOOELE - AUGUST 1-4 - Deseret Peak Complex, SR36 & Sheep Lane - Demolition Derby & Fireworks, Livestock Show & Sale, Carnival Rides, Home Arts & Crafts, 4-H Displays, Free Entertainment Daily, Classic Car Show, 5K Run, Contests & Demonstrations, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball and Horse Shoe Tournaments, Bull Riding/Ranch Rodeo Event, Farmin' at the Fair, Battle of the Bands, Open Horse Show, 4-H Horse Show, Pony Rides, Free Children's Art Yard, Miss Tooele County Pageant, Little Miss Pageant, Karaoke Contest. - Mark McKendrick, Deseret Peak Complex Director (435) 843-4001; Tooele County Commission (435) 843-3150 / website: www.tooelefair.com
UINTAH COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION - VERNAL - AUGUST 13-16 - An Exceptional Rural Fair including several Concerts, City of Fun Carnival, Parades, Queens, Huge Demo Derby, Contests, Exhibits of Every Size and Shape, Xtreme Moto Cross Jumpers, Bungee Jumps, Firemans Challenge, Equestrian and Stock Shows, Alpacas, Llamas, Goats, Sheep, Lambs - Tracie Smuin, Exec Director, 300 E 200 S, Vernal, UT 84078 (800) 837-6258 W / (435) 789-9210 Fax / email: westernpark@co.uintah.ut.us / website: www.uintahcountyfair.com
UTAH COUNTY FAIR - SPANISH FORK - AUGUST 13-16 - Miss Utah County Scholarship Pageant, Horse and Junior Livestock Show, 4-H and Open Class Exhibits & Club Displays, 4-H Talent Showcase, Commercial Exhibits, Food Vendors, Live Entertainment - Jay and Carol Harmer, Fair Managers (801) 785-3766
WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR - I-15 exit 16 and 2½ miles to Quail Lake Intersection - AUGUST 6-9 - 2008 Theme "Lights, Camera, Action, It's Showtime at the Washington County Fair!" - Seven new themed events (TBD), Laser Light Show, Parade, Demolition Derby, Boxing, Concert, Continuous Entertainment, Commercial Booths, Animal Education Center, Arena Events, Karaoke Contest, Fair Factor, Fine Arts, Home Arts, Fruits and Vegetables, Community Displays, 5K Run, Contests, City of Fun Carnival, Car Give-A-Way, Outdoor Movie and MORE! (approx. attendance 50,000) - Wendy Sandberg, Director, 197 E Tabernacle, St George, UT 84770 (435) 619-9522 / (435) 634-5753 Fax / email: wendys@washcofair.net / website: www.washcofair.net ; Facility Contact: Gerry Brown (435) 652-4000
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR - LOA - AUGUST 11-16 - Parade, Rodeo, Small Fry Rodeo, Horse Show, Home Arts, Dance, Art Show, Talent Show, 4-H Exhibits, Demolition Derby, Daily Town Garden Show, Miss Wayne County Pageant (approx. attendance 2,000) - Marsha Chappell, PO Box 64, Loa, UT 84747 (435) 836-2614; Joyce Salter (435) 836-2747
WEBER COUNTY FAIR - OGDEN - AUGUST 6-9 - National Entertainment, Rodeos, Demolition Derby, Master of the Chainsaw, Competitive Exhibits, Jr Livestock Shows & Auction, Great Food and much more! (approx. attendance 60,000) - Jan Wilson, Special Events Manager, 1000 N 1200 W, Ogden, UT 84404 (1-800-44-ARENA / (801) 399-8711 W / (801) 392-1995 Fax / website: www.webercountyfair.com / email: jwilson@co.weber.ut.us; Facility Contact: Jim Harvey (801) 399-8277 W
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
IRON COUNTY FAIR - PAROWAN - AUGUST 23-SEPTEMBER 1 - The biggest little Fair in Utah! Parade, Rodeo, Battle of the Bulls, Rodeo Dances, Miss Iron County Queen Pageant, Rodeo Queen Pageant, Commercial Exhibits, Open Western Pleasure Ride, Arts & Crafts Exhibits, Car Show, Music & Entertainment Tent, Super Mud Bog, Little Buckaroo Rodeo, Thoroughbred Horse Racing, Midway West Carnival, 5K Run, Jr. Livestock Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Beautiful Baby Contest, Sunday Night Program, Watermelon & Hotdog Eating Contests, Helicopter Rides & Bicycle Races. We have it all! - Joyce Evans, Fair Manager, PO Box 351, Parowan, UT 84761 (435) 477-8380 W / (435) 477-8381 Fax / website: www.ironcountyfair.net / email: fair@ironcounty.net
SEPTEMBER
UTAH STATE FAIR - SALT LAKE CITY - SEPTEMBER 4-14 - PRCA Rodeo (4th-7th), Music Competition Winner Recitals, Concerts featuring Major National Entertainers, Thomas Carnival, Little Hands on the Farm Exhibit, Master Chainsaw Carving & Auctions, High School Jazz Band Competition, Dairy Farmers of Utah Ice Cream Festival, Utah Beef Council Beef Feast, Commercial & Competitive Exhibits, Working Artists, County Booth Displays, 4-H & FFA Exhibits, Livestock Shows, Jr Livestock Shows & Auction, Horse Shows, Draft Horse Pull, Demolition Derby, Truck Pull, Family Fun Contests, Cooking Contests & Demos (approx. attendance 300,000) - Rick Frenette, CFE, General Manager / Judy Duncombe, Asst General Manager, 155 N 1000 W, SLC, UT 84116 (801) 538-FAIR or 538-8400 / 801) 538-8455 Fax; Facility Contact: Kelly West (801) 538-8441 / website: www.utahstatefair.com / email: utstfair@fiber.net
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
BRANDIE FRAMPTON BAND - Darin Frampton, 1077 W 500 N, Lindon, UT 84042 / (801) 372-4133 / (801) 785-2277 Fax / email: lindonprecision@msn.com / website: www.brandieframpton.com - Country artist that appeals to everyone expecilly children and youth. Four singles that have had great success on radio in the US. Three number one's and one number two over 100,000 spins in 2007.
BROWN'S AMUSEMENTS INC - Sherry Brown, 550 W Baseline Rd #102-353, Mesa, AZ 85210 / (480) 792-6328 / (480) 792-6348 Fax / (602) 524-1483 Mobile / email: eventsarizona@aol.com / website: www.brownsamusements.com - A professional carnival company servicing many state and county fairs throughout the west. Family owned and operated since 1996.
CBS CONSTRUCTORS - Wade Kolbo, General Manager, 206 E 1st St, PO Box 995, McCook, NE 69001 / (308) 345-4280 / (308) 345-4281 Fax / email: wade@cbsconstructors.com / website: www.cbsconstructors.com - Constructor/manufacturer of a full line of spectator seating facilities. Whether your needs are 50 or 50,000 seats, we offer seating systems featuring flexibility of design, rugged durability and minimum maintenance, yet attractive in appearance and cost effective.
CENTURY RUSSELL - 815 S 600 E #3, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 322-1604 / email: erdnase2@xmission.com - Magician Century Russell provides outstanding family entertainment, laughs and amazement. He has performed in all venues; fairs, festivals, trade shows and conventions. His professional grounds act and interactive shows make him a real crowd pleaser.
CHARLEY JENKINS AND THE HAYWIRE BAND - Stone Angel Management, Jeremy Barron (801) 419-9380 / email: management@charleyjenkins.com / website: www.charleyjenkins.comwww.myspace.com/charleyjenkins - "A New Breed of Cowboy" In his short career, this Utah native has made huge waves in the music industry that are not only felt here in Utah, but in Nashville where he worked on music row for a national song writing company. He recently released his third critically acclaimed album titled "Ridin". Charley cleverly blends his western rodeo upbringing into every song that he writes and sings. Charley's band, Haywire, completes the whole deal. Not only has Charley sung at every famous jot in Nashville, but he has played at venues such as the Energy Solutions Arena, E-center and Dixie Center. He has also opened for Leann Rymes, Lonestar, Collin Raye, Little Texas, Josh Turner, Josh Gracin, Ty Herndon, Jason Aldean, Neal McCoy, Chris Cagle and many others. "Charley has upstaged every headliner we have booked. His show is entertaining: he brings every audience member into his world and gives them a show they won't forget. Anyone who sees Charley's show will not forget him" B. Ray Midnight Sun Events
DALE MYRBERG WORLD CHAMPION YO-YO SHOW - Dale Myrberg, 2249 S 20th E, SLC, UT 84106 / (801) 485-1176 / email: yodale@qwest.net - A professional entertainer for 34 years. I perform a 45 minute motivational show using historical toys such as the yo-yo, paddleball, ball & cup toys, juggling and the yo-yo haircut (removing a quarter from participants ear with a yo-yo). Show includes audience participation. I have performed many times with the Smothers Brothers and my yo-yo titles include: 1996 World Champion, National Grand Master Award, AYYA Hall of Fame-Lifetime Achievement Award.
DANCE HEADS UTAH - Mike Henry, 1644 W 1440 N, St George, UT 84770 / (435) 680-2777 / (435) 634-0287 Fax / email: mike.henry@danceheads.com / website: www.danceheads.com - Not just lip-syncing, not just karaoke. Using green screen and video technologies, Dance Heads super imposes participants heads onto professional dancers' bodies while they sing along to some of the greatest pop hits of all time. Monitors allow delighted viewers to watch participants become singing, dancing stars! It's hilarious, mesmerizing and the hit of the party. Each participant receives a DVD copy of their performance to enjoy at home.
DIAMOND RENTAL AND EVENTS - Jim LeClaire, 4518 S 500 W, SLC, UT 84123 (801) 262-2080 or Toll Free 888-844-4001/ (801) 281-4654 Fax / email: jamesl@diamondrental.com - Intermountain West's largest full service event rental company. Diamond Rental has equipment & knowledge to help make your event a great success. We have an extensive inventory of canopies & tents along with tables, chairs, staging, lighting, portable power & exposition services to name a few. Let us show you how Diamond Rental can help you on your next event.
DREW WILLIAMS BAND - Sally Johnson (801) 471-3779 / email: sally@drewwilliamsmusic.com / website: www.drewwilliamsmusic.com - Meaty country rock with a piano/organ twist! Drew plays familiar cover tunes, along with some exciting new cuts from his debut album "Drive". Whether you're young or young at heart, Drew's rhythms compel you to be a pant leg drummer while his lyrics touch your soul. As the keyboard player for J. Marc Bailey's touring band, Drew has opened for Toby Keith, Diamond Rio, Miranda Lambert, Phil Vassar, Sawyer Brown, Little Texas, Blackhawk, Restless Heart, Highway 101, .38 Special, Deana Carter, Gary Allan, Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band and more. Check our website to hear song samples. We'd love to book your fair on Drew's summer 2008 tour. Call early to ensure availability.
ERIC DODGE - PO Box 910435, St George, UT 84791 (435) 674-4319 / email: ericdodge@ericdodge.com or management@ericdodge.com / website: www.ericdodge.com - Well known Country singer and Utah native, Eric Dodge has been entertaining and attracting audiences all over the United States. With two Nashville recorded albums produced by one of the best studios in Nashville is making waves. The latest album "Why Not Today" topped the Amazon.com Country Music top selling albums. With thousands of albums sold worldwide in 14 different countries and all 50 states this hot new music offers something for every audience member. Featured 2 times in Americas largest country music magazine, Country Weekly, winning top new Male Vocalist for August 2007 on New Country Star and featured 2 times on ABC Channel 4 Good Things Utah. With countless radio interviews and nationwide performances with some of Nashville's top names, Eric Dodge's family oriented show is sure to be a hit at your next event. Check out his web-site for more information.
HONEY BUCKET - Brooke Beerkircher, Special Event Coordinator, 2439 S Constitution Blvd, West Valley City, UT 84119 / (800) 444-2371 / (801) 972-9580 Fax / email: brooke@nwcascade.com / website: www.honeybucket.com - The most experienced provider of portable sanitation services to special events in the Northwest and Wasatch Front. From the largest event with hundreds of units and on-site attendants, to a single unit for a wedding or company picnic, Honey Bucket is the right choice. We take pride in our professional approach to special events. Our Honey Bucket name is on the line at each event and we expect attendees at your event to have a pleasant experience when they use our units. We are committed to provide you the best planning assistance, equipment and service. Please visit our website for more information.
THE HOUSE OF MAGIC AND ENTERTAINMENT - Shawn or Kelly Gray, 304 Alpine Circle, Evanston, WY 82930 (307) 679-7564 h / email: thehouseofmagic@roadrunner.com / website: www.thehouseofmagic.net - We offer magic for all ages, clowning and balloon twisting, HUGE inflatables of all sizes plus Interactive Inflatables. We also host karaoke contests with over 175,000 song base and we provide trophies for the winners. We can also provide carnival games, snow cone machines and cotton candy machines. We are your one stop shop for entertainment, we do not contract any of our entertainment everything is done in house.
HYPNO HICK - Shaun Christensen, 1024 Sego Lily Dr, Sandy, UT 84094 (801) 523-2031 H / email: hypnohick@hotmail.com / website: www.hypnohick.com - Comedy stage hypnosis, suitable for all ages. Shaun Dee performs in a cowboy hat and boots, he hypnotizes participants using a lasso, its absolutely hilarious and a big hit at fairs. Last year he was the talk of Salt Lake County Fair and Emery County Fair.
J. MARC BAILEY AND THE RIVER RANCH BAND - Sally Johnson (801) 471-3779 / email: sally@drewwilliamsmusic.com / website: www.drewwilliamsmusic.com - Marc's opened for Toby Keith, Diamond Rio, Miranda Lambert, Phil Vassar, Gary Allan, Little Texas, Sawyer Brown, Michael Peterson, Bryan White, Highway 101, Deana Carter, Restless Heart, Blackhawk, Ryan Shupe and .38 Special. Their hit single "Just to Hang Around" made the national country charts. This band draws a crowd with name recognition, yet they're easy to work with and AFFORDABLE!
JON CLARK / STILT WALKER - 5477 S 5475 W, Kearns, UT 84118 (801) 637-2882 H / email: jonclarkshow@yahoo.com - Stilt Walker / The Tree Man
JOSH EVERTSEN AND QUICKDRAW - 1291 N 760 W, Farmington, UT 84025 (801) 451-8827 h / (801) 792-1301 m / email: josheli@firehousemail.com / website: www.joshevertsen.com - One of the hottest bands on the circuit, Josh Evertsen and Quickdraw is a foot stompin' crowd pleaser, bar none. Offering high octane country hits and lyrical original songs, the band raises the bar for local entertainment, not only delivering the musical goods with strong vocals and sassy accompaniment, but getting the audience up on its feet to sing along.
K & K INSURANCE GROUP, INC - Dale Johnson, CFE & CIC, Marketing, PO Box 2338, Ft. Wayne, IN 46801 (866) 554-4636 / (260) 459-5800 fax / email: dale_johnson@kandkinsurance.com / website: www.kandkinsurance.com - Serving more than 300,000 events, offering liability, property & other specialty insurance coverages including parades, umbrella & volunteer accident.
KITCHEN CRAFT INTERNATIONAL - 4129 United Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757 (352) 483-7600 / (352) 483-7603 fax / website: www.cookforlife.com - The Healthy Gourmet and Kitchen Craft cookware brands are waterless, greaseless cookware made in America, by Americans. Simple to cook with and even easier to clean, all of our cookware is 100% guaranteed for life, insuring it to last for generations to come.
MARCUS, FUNNY MAN WHO DOES TRICKS - Marcus Wilson, 4997 W Edinburgh Ln, West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 282-8560 / email: marcus@funnymanwhodoestricks.com / website: www.funnymanwhodoestricks.com - He's hilarious and amazing, Marcus, Funny Man Who Does Tricks, comedy juggling stunt show is an absolutely incredible act. His show includes comedy, juggling everything from beanbags to a small child, yo-yo tricks, catching a bowling ball with his face and a death defying knife juggling act.
MARK OWENS AND THE STEVE WILBUR BAND - 4166 Zeus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84128-4355 (801) 679-1597 / email: s.wilbur.music@comcast.net / website: www.myspace.com/markowensstevewilbur - Mark has been performing for over 12 years and is one of the most incredible country vocalists today. Steve has been writing for most of his life and has had extensive experience in recording and producing. They have opened for Blackhawk, Joe Nichols, Ty Herndon, Sawyer Brown, Restless Heart and Phil Vassar. The band has performed for fairs, various city days, state conventions, large parties and at the Westerner. Comments include, "an incredibly easy band to work with" to "you guys sound incredible". Experience the incredible sound of The Mark Owens and Steve Wilbur Band.
MATT SORENSEN CAN ART - Matt Sorensen, 63 W 215 N, Blackfoot, ID 83221 / (208) 760-9594 / (208) 785-7080 Fax / email: mattscanart@yahoo.com / website: www.mattsorensen.com - A revolution in art form and entertainment. Matthew has been performing in the western United States for over 10 years, using one of the most rare and unique art forms called Rattle Tag Art - which is creating pictures by applying spray paint from a can onto poster board or object.
MICHAEL MEZMER ENTERTAINMENT - Michael Mezmer, Owner, 201 E Arrow Hwy #64, Glendora, CA 91740 / email: hypnomezmer@hotmail.com / website: www.mezmer.info - Michael Mezmer's "America's Award Winning Comedy Hypnotist" is the #1 choice of top fairs and festivals. Michael is an Indiana State Certified Hypnotist and six time award winner from the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners for Outstanding Professional Presentation. Michael's Hypnosis: Extreme show has been viewed by millions on national television, appeared at major venues including: Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland and is highly recommended by presidents of major fair associations throughout the U.S.
MIDWAY WEST AMUSEMENTS - Nathan and Michelle Jensen, 13618 North 99th Ave Ste 809, Sun City, AZ 85351 (480) 497-6871 / (480) 497-6872 Fax / email: midwaywest@cox.net - We provide a complete carnival with rides, games & food. Specializing in Utah Family Fun for church events, festivals, fairs and much more.
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT CONCESSIONAIRES ASSOCIATION - David Schlabach, CFE, Exec Director, PO Box 89429, Tampa, FL 33689 (727) 346-9302 W/ (727) 346-9312 Fax / website: www.nicainc.org / email: dsnica@nicainc.org - National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc has the primary goal of establishing better communication between fairs, festivals and independent concessionaires. Our motto is, "Together We Can!".
OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - Robert Johnson, President, 1035 S Semoran Blvd Ste 1045A, Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 681-9444 / (800) 517-OABA / (407) 681-9445 Fax / email: oaba@aol.com / website: www.oaba.org - Largest Trade Association representing mobile amusement owners, concessionaires and suppliers to the North American carnival industry. This association represents over 400 carnivals and some 5,000 members. The OABA provides membership services through proactive communication, education and legislation while striving for the highest possible professional standards for the industry.
PARK WEST ENTERPRISES, LLC - Steve Long, President, 257 E 200 S, STE 480, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 / (801) 521-0945 / (801) 532-4620 Fax / email: iparkit@aol.com / website: pwparking.com - Provides parking lot management for ongoing contracts or special events. All supplies including signs, tickets and trained personnel are provided.
PAUL BREWER'S MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT - Paul Brewer, 5674 Adaley Ave, Murray, UT 84107 / (801) 269-1700 / email: magics@earthlink.net / website: www.utahmagic.com - Magical. Versatile. Hysterical. Presenting the one, the only entertainer who can mesmerize two dozen kids, a roomful of adults and amazingly, eve a cynical teen-all at once. It's no hoax. Paul Brewer is recognized (and asked to reappear again and again) thanks to his uncanny ability to transform a show around the needs and moods of the moment. From small family parties to huge corporate events, Paul has the humor, style and sensitivity for every situation.
POLL SOUND - Bryce Stettler, 4026 South Main Street, SLC, UT 84107 (801) 261-2500 / (801) 262-7379 Fax - Specializing in Sound Service for Fairs & Shows, Horse Shows, Rodeos, Stage Shows & Professional Concerts. Expert Sound System Sales, Rental & Operations.
PRESTO THE MAGICIAN! - Kevin Witt, PO Box 1302, Jackson, WY 83001 / (307) 732-7280 / (307) 413-9656 / email: presto@prestothemagician.com / website: www.prestothemagician.com - Amazing comedy magic shows the whole family will enjoy! Offering both stage magic shows and strolling/walk-around magic, Presto offers packages for every budget. In addition, Presto the Magician offers balloon animals and face painting.
SCHOEPPNER SHOWS - Phil, Pam and Chad Schoeppner, 41910 27th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551 / (661) 943-6294 / (661) 943-5431 Fax / email: p.schoeppner@verizon.net - A first class family carnival. Clean, safe and reliable, providing quality rides and games for fairs and festivals.
SYMBOL ARTS - Brady Pilster, Sales Director, 6083 S 1550 E, Ogden, UT 84405 (801) 475-6000 / (801) 475-5500 fax / email: brady@symbolarts.com / website: www.symbolarts.com - SymbolArts provides belt buckles, key chains, lapel pins, medals and other awards.
THOMAS CARNIVAL INC - Tom Atkins, President, PO Box 92469, Austin, TX 78709-2469 (512) 282-4442 office / (512) 750-3345 / (512) 282-4444 fax / email: tomjatkins@juno.com / website: www.thomascarnival.com - Providing clean, safe, family carnival entertainment throughout North America since 1928.
WINTERSET CONCERT EVENTS - Randy Merrill, 5553 Vanderbilt Rd, Old Hickory, TN 37138 (615) 754-5003 / (615) 754-5846 fax / email: winterset5@aol.com / website: www.wintersetagency.com - Your Entertainment Needs - Our Focus. Since 1975 we have been working for you, the entertainment buyer, booking headline for fairs, rodeos and concerts.
The Utah Association of Fairs and Events is a non-profit organization
designed to promote, and provide resources and information to fairs, shows and events throughout the state of Utah.
If you would like information on joining the association, please contact:
Judy Duncombe, Secretary-Treasurer, 155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801-538-8445 or judyd@fiber.net
2009 Annual Meeting - January 31 - Carbon County Events Center, Price, Utah