Arapahoe County Fair

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Entertainment
Don’t miss these exciting acts at the 2011 Fair. Also check out our web pages for Concerts, Rodeos, Kid Corral and Demolition Derby. Plan your complete trip to the Fair with our Schedule of Events.

	New - CoolDog Productions presents JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show: Don’t miss this non-stop, action-packed canine thrill show that showcases the amazing Cool Dogs and their energetic handlers. Root for your favorite team in an exciting head-to-head competition of speed agility, weave pole racing, trick frisbee, dock diving and plenty of novel tricks. Most of the Cool Dogs were rescued from shelters across the country and these furry stars been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as at theme parks, state fairs and professional sports half-time events for over 20 years. Several performances daily. Meet and greet the stars before and after each show.
	New - Swoop Productions Motorcycle Stunt Show: Don’t miss this new, electrifying stunt show featuring some of the country’s best sport bike freestyle riders. Team Swoop defies gravity and awes spectators with astounding aerial tricks, burnouts and wheelie variations. During the show, fairgoers can meet and greet the riders, who emphasize motorcycle safety and control in a family-oriented atmosphere. Two performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
	New - Masters of the Chain Saw: Saws will roar and chips will fly as the nation’s top professional chainsaw sculptors transform a three-foot tall log into a true work of art. Fairgoers can enjoy this original and captivating high-energy performance from behind protective netting. Nearly every show will result with a chainsaw carving beingproduced from start to finish, with as many as three chainsaw carvings per day and shows lasting up to an hour. Safety, precision, speed and skill make these masterful performances unforgettable. Several performances daily.
	New - TC Hatter: This unique comedy duo combines juggling, magic, music and pantomime to tell funny stories that will please all ages. Every show becomes unique as the "cast" is supplemented by the kids and adults from the crowd. See "the bowling ball juggle," participate in "the dangerous tightrope trick," help with "the fishing trip," and more with this vaudevillian style act. Performances daily.
	Fireworks Ooh and ahh over the fireworks show that celebrates the end of two exciting days at the Fair, 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23, weather permitting.
	Colorado Regulators Cowboy Mounted Shooters Show These top shots are firing at top speed on the back of trusted horses. Mounted shooting is the fastest growing equine sport in the country. Competitors from across Colorado who are members of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association will tackle four different courses on galloping horses while shooting a pattern of balloons. The shooter with the fastest time and least amount of misses wins. Each course takes 10 to 30 seconds, so blink fast, or you’ll miss it. The competition takesplace 12 - 5 on Saturday. The competition takes place 12 -5 p.m. on Saturday.
	Rocky Mountain Armwrestling USA Competition Don’t miss watching your fellow fairgoers in this colorful amateur armwrestling competition on Sunday, July 24. All competitors who reach the quarter-finals in their weight classes that afternoon will earn invitations to the Grand Finale at 4 p.m. Every competitor who wins a match will be eligible for a national ranking and be posted on the Armwrestling USA web site. Visit the Contests Page to learn how to enter.
	Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Canine Unit Demonstration Learn about the Sheriff’s Canine Unit and what makes a great police dog. See drug and evidence search and apprehension demonstrations and find out what happens when the bad guys don’t do what they are told. If you have questions, they will answer them. Meet Deputy Gordon Carroll and K9 Max, a Belgian Malinois, along with Deputy James Cook and K9 Orry, a German Shepherd. Two demonstrations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
	CTTPA Modified Tractor Pull Rev your engines and witness a suped-up tractor pull at a whole new level. The Colorado Truck and Tractor Pullers Association’s modified tractor pull draws powerful tractors from across the state. They’re loud, exciting and impressive. This event entices folks to add that extra horse power to their engine. Watch these tractors hit two wheels as they attempt to haul heavy loads across the track. Bring your ear plugs and check them out 6 p.m., Friday, July 22. For entry information, please contact Delene Davis with CTTPA at (970) 590-9270.
	CGTPA Garden Tractor Pull These aren’t your typical lawn and garden tractors. The Colorado Garden Tractor Pullers Association tractor pull features every-day tractors built to pull their weight- and then some. As the tractor moves down the track, the weight slowly increases until the competitor just can’t pull any farther. This family-friendly contest takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 24.
	RMTPA Antique Tractor Pull Beautifully restored antique and classic tractors will compete in a traditional tractor pull on Saturday, July 23 from 5 to 10 p.m. Rocky Mountain Tractor Puller's Association hosts this fun-filled event that will be enjoyed by individuals and families of all ages.
	Blond Curly-Haired Magician Fairgoers of all ages will laugh and marvel at the wonders of comedy magic with all of its production, misdirection, bunnies and doves, and antics that make a quality family show entertaining. Jeff Martin has been performing the classics of magic and a few of his own tricks for over 20 years. Performances on the Roper Apparel & Footwear Ste at 6 p.m., Wednesday; 12 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.
	Fables of the West: Get ready to ride with the biggest little cowboys on the Old West trail. Get a ‘kick’ out of the Fables of the West gang and their trusty steeds during their 100% G-rated, family entertainment strolling show. Every show is different and fresh, because, after all, it’s improv.
	Willy’s Washboard Jamboree: If it toots, whistles or bangs, then it probably has a place on Willy’s custom ‘Rhythm Rig.’ Washboard Willy brings daily musical edu-tainment to kids of all ages. His washboard breastplate is covered with 18 sound-makers, including cymbals, wood blocks, cow bells, a taxi horn, a siren whistle and duck call. Grab an instrument and join the impromptu jam session.
	New - Nature’s Educators Birds of Prey Don’t miss this special presentation at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 24 by Nature’s Educators, a non-profit educational wildlife program based right here in Arapahoe County. You’ll be introduced to several non-releasable birds of prey that will never be able to return to the wild because of injuries or imprinting on humans. See these stunning raptors, and learn about their characteristics, hunting strategies and habitats, and why they are important to our ecosystems.

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