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September 5,
2008
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Be Transformed Back To the
Time FRIDAY, SEPT 5 THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT 8 ONLY See spectacular presentations of jousting tournament shows by Knights of the Guild. No less technical than a Las Vegas production complete with computerized musical soundtracks, these shows adorn a dynamic message of respect and honor with extraordinary feats of horsemanship and authentic knightly competition. Behind the scenes, the male and female performers who actually don the armor and joust on horseback are highly trained equestrian athletes. The knights wear authentic plate and chain maille armor and ride beautiful horses, may direct descendents of the legendary “Flemish Great Horses” that carried knights onto the battle and tournament fields of Europe during the 15th century. The armor and garments are made by professional armorers and costumers who fashion each custom-fit pierce by hand in accordance with historical design. They can weigh up to 70 pounds, cost several thousand dollars, and take approximately six months to manufacture. In addition to the sheer magnificence of the performance, you will also experience a unique education experience that teaches good Character, ethics, and social skills to all ages through the heroic, live-action themes of knighthood and chivalry. Knights of the Guild was founded in 1997 by Dr. Randall Parr, a decorated former Naval officer, specializing in motivation program development of Navy and Marine Corps Training Commands. The other staff members come from a variety of backgrounds, but each is chosen for their individual talents, commitment to service, and who maintain an extraordinary standard of personal excellence. Personally, each candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and found to be a person of sound character and personal responsibility worthy of the respect of educators, parents, and children alike. See more on Knights of the Guild at www.knightlife.net.
FRIDAY, SEPT 5 THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT 8 ONLY Only a Texas band can do ZZ Top right, and Cheap Sunglasses have the look, the moves and the sound that will make you think you are seeing the real thing. Chuck Cottle plays lead guitar, sings and is the band's Billy Gibbons. Chuck's guitar teacher introduced him to ZZ Top in his early teens and he was very impressed with Gibbons' playing, and especially his slide guitar. Chuck puts his heart and soul into playing ZZ Top's music, and always does his best to do Billy's licks justice. Tim Harden plays bass, sings and is the band's Dusty Hill. He has been playing bass in the studio and on stage for over 20 years. He was heavily influenced by cutting-edge bassists from the 1960's and 1970's, primarily the late-great John Entwistle of The Who. Tim's use of dual amps, along with his "lead bass" technique, helps give Cheap Sunglasses that high octane boost, making their live shows exciting to watch and listen to. Jeff Gilbertson is the keyboardist/utility player for Cheap Sunglasses, and is the band's "5th Beatle" or, in this case, our "4th amigo". When listening to any ZZ Top recording, you might notice that on a lot of songs, there is more going on than any mortal rock trio can play live. Jeff does his best to fill the gaps with backing guitar, keys, harmonica, percussion and whatever else the song calls for. Jimmy Fenno is the Frank Beard (the drummer without a beard) of Cheap Sunglasses, laying down steaming drum grooves and expert Texas shuffles. Jimmy is one of the top drummers in Austin. Jimmy's first teacher was his father, Dick Fenno, noted arranger and composer, who took Jimmy off the kitchen floor with the pots and pans and plunked him behind the drum set at age six. Jimmy has played drums ever since.
Cheap Sunglasses
do their best to bring you the experience of a live ZZ Top show, and will
leave you satisfied like a plate of Texas Bar-B-Que and a cold beer!
THOR In addition to the jousting tournaments that will only be here the first four days of the fair, Thor, who at 20-hands in height, is believed to be the Largest Living Warhorse on Earth, will be on hand all nine days. You can have your picture taken atop him. Proceeds from the pictures help fund the scholarship programs of the Knights of the Guild. Also on display the full run of the fair will be a Leopard Appaloosa and a Blanket Appaloosa. GREAT CAT ADVENTURE Great Cat Adventures is a unique attraction featuring the great cats from around the world. The show is and educational and entertaining show directed toward the endangered species of the environment we share. Featured are: Bengal Tigers from India, Lion from Africa, Cougar from South America, Siberian Tiger from Russia, Black Panther from Vietnam, and starring the Royal White Bengal Tigers from India (among the only 200 in the world). This event is interactive. Fairgoers will have a chance to have their photo made with a big cat and may even be chosen to feed the cubs during the “Feeding Time At The Zoo” segment. At the end of the show, everyone gets a chance to touch a cub. www.greatcatadventures.com SCOTT WARD - HYPNOTIST Hailing from Alberta, Canada, with a Bachelor of Education degree in Drama and Native American Education and certified in Hypnosis, Scott Ward is known throughout Canada as the “Aboriginal Hypnotist” and in the United State as the “Native Hypnotist”. You will be amazed and mesmerized by Hypnotist Scott Ward! He is a natural with the audience and provides a high quality, fully produced, hilarious hypnotic stage show. He starts off the event sharing his Magic as a warm up to his powerful, hilarious hypnotic performance! www.scottward.ca NATIVE AMERICAN HOOP DANCING An Aboriginal from Alberta, Canada, Scott Ward, who is also our hypnotist this year, is a certified Native American Hoop Dance instructor. Dressed in his native regalia, Scott will perform in interactive Hoop Dance performances. These shows are perfect for grades 4 through 12 and fun to watch for all ages. Come to the fair and learn a Native American Hoop Dance. You can’t do that at the movies! www.scottward.ca CIRCUS RIDICULOUS Back by popular demand, Circus Ridiculous features native Texans but their show originated in New Orleans. This special brand of comedy and skills has taken the troop all over the world – places like Japan, London, Australia and here in the US to places such as Venice Beach, CA, New York, Miami, and Chicago – but now they have come home to Texas. You will be amazed and thoroughly entertained by comedy while they display remarkable talent juggling fire torches, knives, and the like all the while riding a ten-foot unicycle! You will also be astonished with their straightjacket and locks and chains escapes! A must see for all ages!!! AMAZING ANASTASINIS Since 1877, Anastasinis have been delighting audiences all over the globe. They are renowned for their performances packed with the epitome of professionalism, spontaneity, charm, and elegance. They are bringing their Aerial Space Ship. This performance is very different from the typical thrill aerial act. It is very visual and will keep you on the edge of your seat. The act is performed high in the air and involves 13 revolutions per minute plus high risk stunts from the space ship. The Anastasinis are dedicated to the delivery of world-class entertainment which will amaze and enchant audiences. BMX CREATIVE SPORTS Creative Sports is an entertainment company that utilized the vehicle of he action sports stunt show to showcase the talents of some of the top BMX stunt riders in the country. Their rider’s credits rand from the “X-Games” and the “Dew Action Sports Tour” to feature film, television, and commercial stunt work. Since 1986 they have staged more than 10,000 productions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia at various venues. Learn more at www.stuntteams.com . RHINESTONE ROPERS Features the Mink Family (Dan, Kimberly, and twelve-year-old Cody) from Jerome, Idaho. The Minks have thrilled audiences from coast to coast with their award winning trick roping, bullwhip cracking, knife throwing, gun spinning and quick draw shooting. The show also includes amazing tricks by Luck Joe the Trick Horse. Some of the Minks notable achievements include: Dan is the 2007 World Champion Gun Spinner, recipient of the Joe Bowman Showmanship award for Gun Handling and was chosen by the Fox Network to appear on the TV show 20 Seconds to Fame in Hollywood, California. Kimberly is the seven-time World Championship and current Guinness World Record (published in the 2008 Guinness World Record Book, page 260) in the Women’s Big Loop and featured appearance on Ripley’s Believe It or Not! spinning a big loop around a record 15 steers all at one time. Twelve-year-old Cody, named Most Promising Young Roper at the 2003 International Wild West Arts Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada (when he was 8 years old), is the two-time World Champion in the Texas Skip Race and is published in the Guinness Book of World Records for the youngest person to ever win that competition (2008 Guinness World Record Book, page 260) www.rrshow.com WILD WEST SHOW Don’t miss the Wild West Show with its tales of the old west complete with saloon girls and gunfights…. and featuring our own sheriff, Mark Donaldson, and friends. In its 33rd season, this is the longest running event at the Fair. There will be several shows every day of the Fair. PETS OVERBOARD Pets Overboard is an exciting and fun show for the whole family. The cast of dogs, cats, and other assorted “surprises” will keep you laughing and entertained on their journey on board their pirate ship while they look for the lost reassure. They are lead on their journey by the “mostly” fit for duty captain. The show offers great audience participation and ends with a friendly competition among our K-9 pirates. The animals in the show have all been rescued from local shelters and rescue organizations. This who is a great, new twist on the typical dog show and audiences of all ages love it! http://www.pmpent.net/index_files/Page370.htm TEXAN PETTING ZOO Mike Smiley is bringing his Texan Petting Zoo. Always clean and professionally run, this petting zoo is one of the best around. They have beautiful, clean, gentle, and spoiled animals that want to meet you! They include the petting zoo regulars of goats, sheep, calf, a donkey, llamas, piglets, deer, bunnies, chickens and ducks, but also awesome exotics such as an umbrella cockatoo, coatimundi, kinkajou, and wallaby. And, don’t miss baby Moonlight, their newest camel. Maybe “Thirsty” the camel will be around too! All the animals are very tame so the kids can have an up-close experience. They will be with us every day of the Fair. www.texanpettingzoo.com KLYNKY THE CLOWN Klynky the Clown, who has been entertaining young and old alike for years all around the Permian Basin, will be on the grounds every day. Klynky is always so heart-warming to everyone she sees and is a mainstay at the Permian Basin Fair. CARNIVAL SHOW The exceptional Carnival Show will be here the entire run of the Fair with spectacular, trilling rides for the most adventurous and colorful, fun rides for kiddies and everything in between. All the rides are well-maintained and reliable. LOCAL/AREA BANDS
And More . . . All entertainment and times are subject to change. Take advantage of this and much more that is happening all over the Fairgrounds at the Permian Basin Fair. Watch our website (www.permianbasinFair.com) for any entertainment updates and check with the “InFAIRmation” Booth inside the front gates for daily schedules of ALL the events at the Fair. Unless otherwise stated, ALL performances are yours with only your Fair admission. Where else can you find such an array of incredible entertainment for such a bargain? Bring the family several days to take advantage of all the Permian Basin Fair and Expo has to offer!
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