TRICIA AND THE TOONIES Tricia & the Toonies is the BEST in live, family stage shows featuring interactive skits, songs and puppets. Kids will actively participate in the show. She was nominated for the Minnesota Music Award. Why wait to see them at the Minnesota State Fair when they will right here at the Houston County Fair! Go to www.TriciaToons.com for more information. Thank you Houston County Recycling for being a sponsor. MIKAEL RUDOLPH MIME ARTIST Mikael presents a high-paced and hilarious physical comedy mime performance with stunningly magical prop illusions and European street-style entertainment. Audience participation is a must---you can't help but become engaged during a side splitting performance. You will want to see this one more than once! CHULRHUA Paddy O'Brien, Tim Britton and Pat Egan make up the group Chulrhua , known internationally for their treasury of Irish Jigs and Reels. Paddy plays the button accordion and holds the title of All-Ireland accordion champion, Tim plays the Uilleann pipes, flute and whistle; and Pat guitar and vocals. This group is brought to us through a grant made possible by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. through funding by Minnesota State Legislature. CLEARSEACH (Gaelic for Harp) Husband and wife team Ann and Charlie Heymann are back to share their music with folks at the Houston County Fair. Folks enjoyed their performace at the Houston County Fair a couple of years ago. Ann is a Temple Record Recording Artist known world wide as an expert Gaelic harpist and holds two titles as first place winner at the Bun-Fhleadh harp competition in Ireland. They have made guest appearances on Prairie Home Companion and have traveled extensively through the United States, Western Europe and Australia while performing. CONTESTS Win cash prizes Contact Karyl Diersen at (507)724-2330 for information on how to enter any of the contests. Amateur Talent Contest Winners receive cash prizes and advance to the State Fair Talent Show. Patriotic Scarecrow Contest Sponsored by Pioneer Seed Apple Pie Contest Sponsored by Leidel's Orchards Bald is Beautiful Contest Sponsored by the Main Attractions Karaoke contest Sponsored by Caledonia Ford Beef Chili Contest Sponsored by the Houston County Cattlemen's Association Carrot Cake Contest Sponsored by the Caledonia Bakery