The long-time favorite Florence County Fair Draft Horse Pull is
changing dates. For years, the Pull has been held on Friday night
of the Fair, and it has often had to compete with High School
football games as well as other horse pulls.
Beginning this year, the Draft Horse Pull will be held at 3 p.m. on
Sunday afternoon. This will allow more competitors to enter the
Pull. In addition to moving the date of the pull, the fair board has done research and work this spring to improve the quality of the arena for the track on which the horses pull.
The goal of all the changes is to create a better show for the competitors and spectators.
Experience the art of the impossible! Magician Jim Lenz will entertain crowds of all ages—from the young to the young at heart. Expect to laugh and be amazed all at the same time. During each show, Jim will look to audience members for help with his magic to make one of the most creative and unusual shows you will ever see.
Jim has three shows scheduled to be on stage each day. During his time “off” stage he will be strolling throughout the fair performing magic tricks. For more information on Magician Jim Lenz, you can visit his website at www.jimlenz.com.
Country Classics is a returning crowd favorite to the Florence County Fair. This year, they will be featured on Friday instead of on Sunday morning. They play classic country music as well as some gospel music.
Neon Detour
Friday, August 26
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Neon Detour is out of Marinette WI and
has played country music together for 16 years. The band consists of brothers; Dennis Sievert on guitar and lead vocals, Joe Sievert on drums, brothers; Aaron Mullins on bass guitar, lead and harmony vocals, Adam Mullins on guitar, fiddle, harmonica and vocals, and Brian Shepeck on lead vocals and guitar. They play mostly country but throw in some new and old, southern rock, 60's rock and a hillbilly polka or two. They have played lots of festivals, clubs, and parties but this is their first time at the Florence County fair.
Lamplighters Barbershop Quartet
Saturday, August 27
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Earl Scheidt , our tenor, has been a hard working
member of the Plymouth, Wisconsin, area and
more locally Dunbar. Boyd Thomas, our lead,
came from Florida by way of Boston after his early
teaching years in Ohio. John Allard, baritone and
fine tuner, has been teaching and directing music
as well as teaching and building computers and networks in Kingsford and Niagara since college days. Dennis Fraker, our bass and tuning support system, has worked in manufacturing and teaching for years in this area. The Lamplighters quartet has been in this generation of membership for the last several years. We have sung in public and private venues (indoors and outdoors), but we always enjoy using our God-given talents for public enjoyment.
The Cadillac's
Saturday, August 27
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
The Cadillac's are from Escanaba, MI. This will be their second performance at the Florence County Fair. Look for more information coming soon.
50s Rock & Roll Music
Sunday, August 28
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
50s Rock & Roll Music will be played throughout the fair park during the Classic Car Show.
