The Georgia Agricultural
Exposition Authority is proud to present a super family entertainment
lineup for the 18th annual, state-sponsored Georgia National Fair,
October 4-14, 2007.
This year has some brand new entertainment coming to the fair.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean High Dive Show: Ahoy Matey’s! In the Pirates of the Caribbean high dive show, the Pirates set sail for Treasure Island under the command of the brave Captain Kidd, but there was a small problem you see, the captain lost the map and sailed them straight into the worst tropical storm to ever hit the South Pacific. They made it through the storm alright, but while making some repairs on the ship the crew became restless and some were even talking of a mutiny!! This family-friendly, action packed show features springboard and tower diving, comedy, clown diving and a finale high dive from over 70 feet in the air!
Live Stingray Exhibit: Get up close and personal at the worlds only traveling, self-contained Stingray Exhibit! Children and adults alike can safely view, touch, and even feed these wonderful creatures and receive a truly hands-on educational experience! The Rays protective barbed “stingers” have all been removed, so that they are completely safe to handle, even by children. In addition to the Stingrays, you will also be able to see and touch different types of crabs, as well as other interesting forms of Sea Life. A video and audio presentation runs continuously during operation hours and knowledgeable staff members are on duty at all times answering questions that you may have about the exhibit.
The Future Of Magic: The Future of Magic is the show you won’t want to miss! Award winning Illusionists Dale Scott & Ana have performed throughout the world. During this exciting journey through space and time, you will witness a cyber girl floating on a beam of light, wonder how she is folded down into a mesmerizing one cubic foot space, enjoy hilarious moments of comedy magic with members of the audience, be amazed as Houdini’s Famous Illusion is recreated and much, much more! Check out The Future of magic Show... before it disappears!
The Broad Band: This High energy all girl country band will get you out of your seat, and is sure to keep you dancing! Their great vocals, tight harmonies, and talented musicianship will certainly catch your ear. They have opened shows for such headliners as josh Turner, Billy Currington, and Rascal Flatts , just to name a few. They play a wide variety of Country Covers along with other types of music, as well as some of their original songs.
Memories Of Mayberry: Look out Perry, Georgia! It’s everyone’s favorite bumbling Deputy, and he’s brought Gomer along as his sidekick! Memories of Mayberry is a fun tribute to the Andy Griffith Show featuring, Barney, Gomer, and the Mayberry squad car. The duo will be roaming throughout the Fairgrounds, keeping “law and order,” and leaving a trail of smiles behind. Better watch your step though, or Barney may write you a souvenir “ticket”!
The Coasters: The story of The Coasters is told during the show while performing a string of their numerous smash hits that rocketed them to national fame such as, "Yakety Yak", "Charlie Brown", "Along Came Jones", "Little Egypt", "Searchin" and the multi-million selling record, "Poison Ivy". This wonderful show consists of more than just hits from The Coasters. They also add a touch of comedy and an array of songs from the 50's to today. It's a show filled with variety, excitement, and songs that you know by heart, and love to sing along to!
And returning again in 2007 . . .
Vocal Trash: Who knew that such great music could be made by playing trash cans? Designed to combine tight vocal harmonies with the grit of "Street Instruments" such as trash cans and water bottles, Vocal Trash delivers a unique blend of Oldies, and Rock and Roll with contemporary beats, to achieve a sound not soon forgotten by spectators young and old.
Millie the Monkey: "Millie," an animatronics chimpanzee, will be on hand to greet fair-goers at the 2006 Georgia National Fair. The three-wheeling primate rides her tricycle throughout the fairgrounds, striking up comic conversations with adults, singing along to her own built-in sound system, and organizing games of "Simon Says" with children. Millie is able to relate to her audience by answering questions, making funny observations, and singing humorous songs.
The Showboat Marionettes: Take a step back in time to the banks of Mark Twain's Mississippi River. The Showboat Marionettes Puppet Spectacular performs from the deck of their own Mississippi River Showboat stage. The show is colorful and comic and features a tour de force of puppetry, ventriloquism, stringed marionettes, and other puppet forms that is sure to bring a smile to the faces of both young and old.
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo: Exciting, entertaining, and educational for the entire family, this world class exotic petting zoo is home to more than 55 animals from Africa, South America , Australia and Asia . Eudora Farms also performs educational animal shows which are informative and entertaining for a truly "face to face" experience!
Tammy Harris Barton - Hypnotist: Nationally renowned Hypnotist Tammy Barton has entertained thousands of fairgoers young and old alike. During her performance Tammy will dazzle and amaze you. Willing volunteers from the audience will travel through a journey of the mind with her expert guidance. Tammy has been joined on stage by celebrities such as Toby Keith, Britney Spears, Madonna, and many more. She will captivate her audience's attention from beginning to end. This show will be remembered by all for years to come!
Mike Fuller…The Magician: The star of a weekly T.V. show, Mike is a superb magician. His interest began at an early age and continues even stronger today. Mike Fuller captivates his audiences with unbelievable magic. You can see it, but you probably won't believe it!
Leon Jacobs: Leon Jacobs is Mr. Keyboard. He combines his musical skills with a great vocal ability to provide a high energy presentation. His act is supplemented with a computer assisted arrangement that makes his one man show sound like an entire band. Leon combines hits of yesterday and today in order to always be current with listeners of any age. Although a native of Buckhead, North Carolina, Leon has lived in Georgia for a number of years.
Robinson’s Racing Pigs: A bell sounds. The runners are off to a start. Each athlete vies for the lead. The crowd roots for their favorite runners. However, this is not your average race or your average runners. The runners are pigs. . . Robinson's Racing Pigs! Each one hopes to get the coveted prize, an OREO cookie. The animal kingdom's newest sport is a popular one among fairgoers worldwide. Robinson's world-famous pigs have performed their 14 to 18 mph sport on NBC's A Tonight Show, ABC's A Wide World of Sports and on stations in Europe, Japan and Australia .
Ed & Geraldine’s Old-Time Music: Ed and Geraldine combine traditional fiddle tunes, fold songs, and old-time country music to make a foot-stompin', spoon-layin' good time. Fairgoers of all ages are entertained by Ed and Geraldine's stories of older days. They demonstrate traditional dance and song routines. They offer workshops, storytelling, and concerts to educate the audience on early American music and the history that surrounds it. Ed & Geraldine always make a special effort to bring young children into their act.
Tadpole the Clown: Tadpole is one of the most colorful clowns you will ever see. He's also one of the friendliest. He roams the grounds bringing good humor and good cheer to everyone. Tadpole uses a number of vehicles and props to enlighten and entertain his guests. Tadpole is the type of clown that you can't help but love.
Rock-It Robot: Rock-It Robot is a giant in the industry. Literally! He is an eight foot tall colorful character that looks like he walked right out of a ultra-modern space movie. His synthesized voice and colorful lights demands the attention of crowds. Wherever he walks, people follow.
Playin' Possum: Clap your hands, tap your toes and sing along to the traditional bluegrass and county gospel music of Bill and Sue Davis. These middle Georgia pickers will entertain you with old familiar favorites on the banjo, guitar and mandolin, while giving the Fair that good ol' fashioned feel.
Nightly Laser Light Show: Witness and enjoy our laser show each night by the lake south of the Clock Tower. This high tech laser light show boasts the latest technology in laser graphics and digital sound. The show has a special theme each year, is choreographed to exhilarating music, and includes a fireworks grand finale!
Wade Henry: Wade Henry proved himself last year with his pronominal balance and juggling abilities. He combines physical fitness and Vaudeville style humor to please and entertain audiences where ever he finds them. To Wade Henry, the whole world is a stage.
Royal Hanneford Circus: Although the Royal Hanneford Circus has appeared at the Georgia National Fair for a number of years, each year is different with new and exciting acts. The circus is free to any fairgoer. It features three performances daily and when the ringmaster calls the show, the big top is always full. Acts have ranged from high wire acts to clowns and from wild animal performances to acrobats. Like the ringmaster says, Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All ages, get ready for the thrill of your life with the Royal Hanneford Circus!
Todd Lagessie - Stiltwalker: This most unusual attraction will be strolling the grounds towering high above the crowds. He will appear four times daily in different and very colorful costumes. While walking on the stilts he will do various comedy routines, and make balloon sculptures for the youngsters.
Okefenokee Joe: From live rattlesnakes to stories of the Okefenokee Swamp you will find this attraction unique, exciting and spectacular. It provides a blend of fun and education for everyone from youngsters to old timers alike. After talking with Okefenokee Joe you might even feel "Swampwize" yourself.
IGX - The Interactive Game Experience: IGX will feature some of the newest and most popular video games on a variety of systems, including Microsoft XBOX, Sony Playstation, Nintendo GameCube, and others. The 600 square foot IGX attraction will include 15 - 19" game ports, plus two large screen game ports, and will feature games rated E (everyone), T (teen) and C (children). With up to seventeen different games being featured at any one time there will always be a variety of interactive challenges for gamers of all ages!
The Pirates Of The Caribbean High Dive Show: Ahoy Matey’s! In the Pirates of the Caribbean high dive show, the Pirates set sail for Treasure Island under the command of the brave Captain Kidd, but there was a small problem you see, the captain lost the map and sailed them straight into the worst tropical storm to ever hit the South Pacific. They made it through the storm alright, but while making some repairs on the ship the crew became restless and some were even talking of a mutiny!! This family-friendly, action packed show features springboard and tower diving, comedy, clown diving and a finale high dive from over 70 feet in the air!
Live Stingray Exhibit: Get up close and personal at the worlds only traveling, self-contained Stingray Exhibit! Children and adults alike can safely view, touch, and even feed these wonderful creatures and receive a truly hands-on educational experience! The Rays protective barbed “stingers” have all been removed, so that they are completely safe to handle, even by children. In addition to the Stingrays, you will also be able to see and touch different types of crabs, as well as other interesting forms of Sea Life. A video and audio presentation runs continuously during operation hours and knowledgeable staff members are on duty at all times answering questions that you may have about the exhibit.
The Future Of Magic: The Future of Magic is the show you won’t want to miss! Award winning Illusionists Dale Scott & Ana have performed throughout the world. During this exciting journey through space and time, you will witness a cyber girl floating on a beam of light, wonder how she is folded down into a mesmerizing one cubic foot space, enjoy hilarious moments of comedy magic with members of the audience, be amazed as Houdini’s Famous Illusion is recreated and much, much more! Check out The Future of magic Show... before it disappears!
Memories Of Mayberry: Look out Perry, Georgia! It’s everyone’s favorite bumbling Deputy, and he’s brought Gomer along as his sidekick! Memories of Mayberry is a fun tribute to the Andy Griffith Show featuring, Barney, Gomer, and the Mayberry squad car. The duo will be roaming throughout the Fairgrounds, keeping “law and order,” and leaving a trail of smiles behind. Better watch your step though, or Barney may write you a souvenir “ticket”!
The Coasters: The story of The Coasters is told during the show while performing a string of their numerous smash hits that rocketed them to national fame such as, "Yakety Yak", "Charlie Brown", "Along Came Jones", "Little Egypt", "Searchin" and the multi-million selling record, "Poison Ivy". This wonderful show consists of more than just hits from The Coasters. They also add a touch of comedy and an array of songs from the 50's to today. It's a show filled with variety, excitement, and songs that you know by heart, and love to sing along to! 
Vocal Trash: Who knew that such great music could be made by playing trash cans? Designed to combine tight vocal harmonies with the grit of "Street Instruments" such as trash cans and water bottles, Vocal Trash delivers a unique blend of Oldies, and Rock and Roll with contemporary beats, to achieve a sound not soon forgotten by spectators young and old. 
Millie the Monkey: "Millie," an animatronics chimpanzee, will be on hand to greet fair-goers at the 2006 Georgia National Fair. The three-wheeling primate rides her tricycle throughout the fairgrounds, striking up comic conversations with adults, singing along to her own built-in sound system, and organizing games of "Simon Says" with children. Millie is able to relate to her audience by answering questions, making funny observations, and singing humorous songs. 
The Showboat Marionettes: Take a step back in time to the banks of Mark Twain's Mississippi River. The Showboat Marionettes Puppet Spectacular performs from the deck of their own Mississippi River Showboat stage. The show is colorful and comic and features a tour de force of puppetry, ventriloquism, stringed marionettes, and other puppet forms that is sure to bring a smile to the faces of both young and old. 
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo: Exciting, entertaining, and educational for the entire family, this world class exotic petting zoo is home to more than 55 animals from Africa, South America , Australia and Asia . Eudora Farms also performs educational animal shows which are informative and entertaining for a truly "face to face" experience! 
Tammy Harris Barton - Hypnotist: Nationally renowned Hypnotist Tammy Barton has entertained thousands of fairgoers young and old alike. During her performance Tammy will dazzle and amaze you. Willing volunteers from the audience will travel through a journey of the mind with her expert guidance. Tammy has been joined on stage by celebrities such as Toby Keith, Britney Spears, Madonna, and many more. She will captivate her audience's attention from beginning to end. This show will be remembered by all for years to come! 
Mike Fuller…The Magician: The star of a weekly T.V. show, Mike is a superb magician. His interest began at an early age and continues even stronger today. Mike Fuller captivates his audiences with unbelievable magic. You can see it, but you probably won't believe it! 
Leon Jacobs: Leon Jacobs is Mr. Keyboard. He combines his musical skills with a great vocal ability to provide a high energy presentation. His act is supplemented with a computer assisted arrangement that makes his one man show sound like an entire band. Leon combines hits of yesterday and today in order to always be current with listeners of any age. Although a native of Buckhead, North Carolina, Leon has lived in Georgia for a number of years.
Robinson’s Racing Pigs: A bell sounds. The runners are off to a start. Each athlete vies for the lead. The crowd roots for their favorite runners. However, this is not your average race or your average runners. The runners are pigs. . . Robinson's Racing Pigs! Each one hopes to get the coveted prize, an OREO cookie. The animal kingdom's newest sport is a popular one among fairgoers worldwide. Robinson's world-famous pigs have performed their 14 to 18 mph sport on NBC's A Tonight Show, ABC's A Wide World of Sports and on stations in Europe, Japan and Australia . 
Ed & Geraldine’s Old-Time Music: Ed and Geraldine combine traditional fiddle tunes, fold songs, and old-time country music to make a foot-stompin', spoon-layin' good time. Fairgoers of all ages are entertained by Ed and Geraldine's stories of older days. They demonstrate traditional dance and song routines. They offer workshops, storytelling, and concerts to educate the audience on early American music and the history that surrounds it. Ed & Geraldine always make a special effort to bring young children into their act. 
Tadpole the Clown: Tadpole is one of the most colorful clowns you will ever see. He's also one of the friendliest. He roams the grounds bringing good humor and good cheer to everyone. Tadpole uses a number of vehicles and props to enlighten and entertain his guests. Tadpole is the type of clown that you can't help but love. 
Rock-It Robot: Rock-It Robot is a giant in the industry. Literally! He is an eight foot tall colorful character that looks like he walked right out of a ultra-modern space movie. His synthesized voice and colorful lights demands the attention of crowds. Wherever he walks, people follow. 
Playin' Possum: Clap your hands, tap your toes and sing along to the traditional bluegrass and county gospel music of Bill and Sue Davis. These middle Georgia pickers will entertain you with old familiar favorites on the banjo, guitar and mandolin, while giving the Fair that good ol' fashioned feel. 
Nightly Laser Light Show: Witness and enjoy our laser show each night by the lake south of the Clock Tower. This high tech laser light show boasts the latest technology in laser graphics and digital sound. The show has a special theme each year, is choreographed to exhilarating music, and includes a fireworks grand finale! 
Wade Henry: Wade Henry proved himself last year with his pronominal balance and juggling abilities. He combines physical fitness and Vaudeville style humor to please and entertain audiences where ever he finds them. To Wade Henry, the whole world is a stage. 
Royal Hanneford Circus: Although the Royal Hanneford Circus has appeared at the Georgia National Fair for a number of years, each year is different with new and exciting acts. The circus is free to any fairgoer. It features three performances daily and when the ringmaster calls the show, the big top is always full. Acts have ranged from high wire acts to clowns and from wild animal performances to acrobats. Like the ringmaster says, Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All ages, get ready for the thrill of your life with the Royal Hanneford Circus! 
Todd Lagessie - Stiltwalker: This most unusual attraction will be strolling the grounds towering high above the crowds. He will appear four times daily in different and very colorful costumes. While walking on the stilts he will do various comedy routines, and make balloon sculptures for the youngsters.
Okefenokee Joe: From live rattlesnakes to stories of the Okefenokee Swamp you will find this attraction unique, exciting and spectacular. It provides a blend of fun and education for everyone from youngsters to old timers alike. After talking with Okefenokee Joe you might even feel "Swampwize" yourself. 
IGX - The Interactive Game Experience: IGX will feature some of the newest and most popular video games on a variety of systems, including Microsoft XBOX, Sony Playstation, Nintendo GameCube, and others. The 600 square foot IGX attraction will include 15 - 19" game ports, plus two large screen game ports, and will feature games rated E (everyone), T (teen) and C (children). With up to seventeen different games being featured at any one time there will always be a variety of interactive challenges for gamers of all ages!