Red River Valley Fair

The Blue Trunk Educational Series, Inc presents Rainforest Experience, a heart pumping, energetic, and entertaining adventure which explores the tropical rainforest. Join Bixby and Treetop as they bring Rainforest Experience to your fair. Rainforest Experience is an educational, hands-on, interactive adventure that explores the tropical rainforest in an unbelievably entertaining fashion.

The rainforest will spring to life as live exotic animals appear from the forest shrubs; 10 foot Kapok trees magically grow, seemingly from nowhere. You will become part of the adventure through audience participation, during the Rainforest Experience LIVE stage show. Get up close as you explore 20 different live exotic animals in their natural habitats, during Rainforest Encounters. Hop on a train and be entertained as you witness a personal, hands-on learning experience, as Rainforest Safari passes your way. Don't miss this unforgettable learning experience. An adventure awaits!

Are your ready for this? A four foot high, talking horse named Harold will be appearing at the Red River Valley Fair. In actuality, it is one of Alfy's "World of Robotic Puppets.

These fun-filled life size puppets will be roaming the grounds of the Red River Valley Fair, charming everyone from two to a hundred and two. In all four different puppet character will be making their joyous appearance to unsuspecting visitors to the fair. Through the "magic" of radio control, these life-like puppets will be visiting and sharing jokes and quips with unsuspecting fair goers.

Alfy's "World of Robotic Puppets received praises across the United States with appearances in fairs from the Northern reaches of Minnesota to the southern boards of Arizona. They have also been featured at the Mall of America, St. Paul Saint's Baseball, benefits, and numerous trade shows, and events for seniors and youth. Their version of Uncle Sam was the hit of the Minneapolis St. Patrick's parade.

Internationally acclaimed actor and performer, Alfred A. E. Wolfram will be the puppeteer in command of the diminutive creatures. Mr. Wolfram‘s entertainment experiences range from Shakespeare to a twenty year veteran of Renaissance festivals. He also spent almost two decades touring the U.S. and Great Britain with his acclaimed one-man shows. He gained national recognition for his portrayal of "The Shakespeare Man" which received a standing ovation when it was featured at the Texas Shakespeare Festival.

The Red River Valley Fair runs daily from June 13 through June 21. Alfy's "World of Robotic Puppets will make four appearances each day throughout the fair. Be sure to come and join in the fun!

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ENTERTAINMENT

Friday
32 Below

The days of the old "Country Cowboy" are vanishing. 32 Below is bringing the new age of country music & people love what they hear.

With a musical style that's all their own, and a show that demands attention from the audience, 32 Below delivers night after night, year after year.

Whether too "rock" for country and too "country" for rock, 32 Below is unapologetically honest, with songs like "Quit Coming Around", "Don't Look Back", and "Make A Little Noise", from their sophomore studio album released in 2004. Call it what you want, 32 Below writes true life songs for the working class.

32 Below have played clubs, festivals and small arenas all over the Midwest and Southeast, playing 150-200 shows a year, selling over 15,000 albums to date. They have shared the stage with the likes of Sawyer Brown, Trick Pony, Montgomery Gentry, Heart, Craig Morgan, and The Spin Doctors to name a few. 32 Below is also one of the house bands at the world famous Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville TN.

Fun Tic 2008 $45 – includes tickets for all three concerts – includes gate admission
Advanced individual Concert Tickets $20 – includes gate admission
Day of show individual Concert Tickets $20 – does not include gate admission

Saturday
Travis Tritt

Travis Tritt was one of the leading new country singers of the early '90s, holding his own against Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson. He was the only one not to wear a hat and the only one to dip into bluesy Southern rock. Consequently, he developed a gutsy, outlaw image that distinguished him from the pack. Throughout the early '90s, he had a string of platinum albums and Top Ten singles, including three number one hits.

Over the course of his 15-year career, the Georgian has delighted fans and disarmed critics by exploring his deep love of hardcore country, flashing an ability and affinity for bluegrass, revealing unexpected sensitivity as a balladeer, winning respect as a formidable songwriter and, most emphatically, drawing widespread recognition as one of the finest vocalists the genre has ever known.

Sunday
Truck & Tractor Pull

It's an unbelievable spectacle of sight, screaming sound and ground pounding action as these extreme machines unmercifully shake the grandstands and everyone in them. Experiencing these mighty pulling showdowns is downright addictive.

The Red River Valley Fair is proud to announce that they will once again have Tractor Pulling as part of the 2008 Red River Valley Fair Grandstand Entertainment line-up. The event, produced by Red River Valley Pullers Association of Northwood, North Dakota, will take place in the Grandstands on Sunday, June 15 beginning at 7 p.m.

Advance ticket prices are $12 at any Stop N Go store or at the Red River Valley Fair Office and include fair gate admission. Day of Show tickets are $14 and do not include fair gate admission.

For more information on participating in the Tractor Pull contact Mike Adams at 701-587-6335
Competitive Pulling isn't just watched - It's Experienced!

Monday
Demolition Derby

The metal will crunch, tires will blow and the crowd will be on the edge of their seats at this year’s Red River Valley Fair.

The 2008 Red River Valley Fair will again be hosting a great evening of demolition derby events and promise to be as exciting as last year's event.

This year’s event is produced by TNT Promotions of Valley City, North Dakota and will take place in the Grandstands on Monday, June 16 beginning at 7 p.m.

Advance ticket prices are $12 at any Stop N Go store or at the Red River Valley Fair Office and include fair gate admission. Day of Show tickets are $14 and do not include fair gate admission.

If you have a car you've always thought belonged in a Demolition Derby, now's your chance! Entry forms are available by calling James Thornton at 701-840-1628.

Tuesday & Wednesday
Rodeo Bull Riding

Jokela ProWest Productions will treat fans at the Red River Valley Fair Grandstands to two action packed evening of top notch bull riding Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening.

Jokela ProWest Productions has been pleasing crowds for more than 30 years with their combination of raw sport and quality entertainment which has propelled the sport of Bull Riding to phenomenal growth.

Advance ticket prices are $12 at any Stop N Go store or at the Red River Valley Fair Office and include fair gate admission. Day of Show tickets are $14 and does not include fair gate admission.

Thursday
ASCS Sprint Cars & Wissota Super Stock Races

The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) was created in 1992 and is the premier 360 sprint car organization in the country and is known nationwide throughout the United States and abroad.

The 2008 season will mark its 17th year of sanctioning sprint car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, with the series set to sanction more than 230 nights of racing at nearly 100 tracks throughout 30 different states and Canada.

This event will take place on Thursday, June 19 beginning at 7 p.m.

Advance ticket prices are $12 at any Stop N Go store or at the Red River Valley Fair Office and include fair gate admission. Day of Show tickets are $14 and do not include fair gate admission.

Friday
Wissota Stock Car Races

Get ready for another great night of Friday Night Racing at the Red River Valley Speedway – home of the fastest half mile oval dirt track in the Upper Midwest.

Gates open at 5 p.m. and the flag drops at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20th.

Advance ticket prices are $12 at any Stop N Go store or at the Red River Valley Fair Office and include fair gate admission. Day of Show tickets are $14 and do not include fair gate admission.

For more information on Friday Night Racing contact the Red River Valley Speedway at 701-282-2200.

Saturday
Slaughter, Dokken, Blue Oyster Cult

Slaughter is a hard rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum. The band reached stardom in 1990 with their first album, Stick It to Ya which spawned several hit singles including "Up All Night", "Spend My Life", "Mad About You", and the power ballad "Fly to the Angels".

The album reached triple platinum status in the United States. The band has remained a steady act in national tours.

Dokken is an American heavy metal band which was formed in 1976.

The group became one of the classic metal bands from their era, accumulating numerous charting singles and selling over 10 million albums. While the band became associated with bands like Ratt, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Warlock, and Def Leppard, their style of traditional metal characterized by extravagant use of lead guitars and soaring melodic vocals backed by a heavy thumping bass still sets them apart from similar acts to this day.

Though some have insisted that Dokken produced a image that was somewhat "glam," their music, due largely to the unique style of world renowned guitarist George Lynch, was traditionally heavy with technical expertise, and the band relied much less on a "glam" image than later glam metal bands such as Poison and Cinderella, focusing more on the musical aspect.

Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed in New York in 1967 and still active in 2008. The group is best known for three songs:

The 1976 single "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from the album Agents of Fortune.
The 1981 single "Burnin' for You " from the album Fire of Unknown Origin.
"Godzilla" (1977) from Spectres.

The band is a pioneer in heavy metal music both for its hard-edged musical assault and its use of sci-fi and occult imagery. They have sold over 14 million albums worldwide.