FAIR HIGHLIGHTS VERMONT TALENT

6/17/2012

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The Windsor County Agricultural Fair in Springfield VT, the "Best Little Fair in Vermont", will be featuring a host of local entertainment to delight all ages during the fair dates Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8.

Not to be missed is a very special Saturday performance by “Vermont’s Own” National Guard 40th Army Band. The band‘s Musical Performance Teams will be performing together in one combined concert. The three ensembles perform very different music. "The Green Mountain Show Band" is the modern version of a Glenn Miller style big band. "The Power of 10" performs rock-n-roll from the '70s to today. Our woodwind quintet, "The Liberty Belles", performs traditional and contemporary chamber music. Come out and see how three unique ensembles entertain as separate groups and combine for a unified sound. Don't miss this rare appearance in our area!

In addition, performing both days will be Springfield's own classic rock legends THE ILLUSION. Originally formed by high school friends in 1967, three of the original Illusion band members have reunited 40+ years later to entertain their mostly baby boomer audiences who love to rock to the classic rock & roll they grew up with. As their website states, "All of the pop music today has roots in 60’s rock and R&B music. This timeless music appeals to all ages – good music is, well...., just good. Some might think we are living in the past, but so what!"

Also appearing both days will be Buddy the Clown. With balloons, magic, comedy, unicycling, juggling, puppetry, music and much, much more, Buddy the Clown performs for all ages from 1-101! With awards in puppetry, along with his 222+ balloon repertoire, Buddy has become one of the best known entertainers in Vermont and New Hampshire. Kids are drawn to his silliness, and his fun appearance, while adults are in awe over his talent and skills.

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Barre Pinske, chain saw artist extraordinaire!

5/21/2011

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Barre Pinske, founder of the Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival in Chester VT will be demonstrating at the Fair on July 9th and 10th, 2011.  Barre started out as a chain saw carver in rural Minnesota carving objects out of trees left dead from Dutch Elm disease. His career evolved to demonstrating his craft at fairs, festivals and chain saw carving contests across the US.  Barre moved to Vermont in 2007 and quickly became known for his unique personality and of course for the carved bears which surround his studio on Route 103 in Chester like sentries.

Barre Pinske made his mark with features on CNN headline news, in USA Today, the Boston Globe and numerous local papers.  His art has been purchased by such notables as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith who owns over 30 pieces. Pinske thinks his most significant art placement is the two wood carvings in Votkinsk Russia. They were a gift to the Russians from the Pentagon of a carved bear and eagle symbolizing the two nations during signing of the nuclear disarmament treaties.

As visitors to his studio know Barre is able to carve a sculpture while entertaining and educating an audience.  His love of his art shines through and his banter keeps people engaged while he works.  He will be demonstrating his craft over the weekend and also has a stage show scheduled on Sunday at 3 p.m. when he will talk about his development as an artist while creating a new carving on the spot.  Adults and kids alike will love to watch the creative process as it happens.

For more information on chain saw carving visit Barre’s website at www.illanajoffrey.com.

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Wild Country Cloggers!

5/19/2011

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We're so happy that the Wild Country Cloggers will once again be appearing at the Fair on Saturday and Sunday July 9 and 10, 2011.

Clogging is a European-influenced folk dancing introduced to America during the early settlement days in southern Appalachian Mountains. With influences ranging from Irish to American Indian, it has developed into a demanding and entertaining form of dance with many regional styles incorporated.  It is a dance form that promotes passion and positivity. 

The Wild Country Cloggers of Bennington, Vermont were established as a folk dance club in the spring of 1991 and 2011 marks their 20th year of operations.   They are a not-for-profit dance company focused on the preservation and further education of American clog dancing.  They have earned the title of “Vermont’s longest-running clogging competition team” and are the hosts of the regionally famous “Clog College” clogging workshop.

They offer lessons at locations in Bennington County for beginning to advanced dancers. The Wild Country Cloggers perform year-round throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts.  They also compete annually at the Northeast Clogging Competition in Nashua, NH.   To learn more about the Wild Country Cloggers email: [email protected] or visit their website Wild Country Cloggers: take your chance, come and dance!.


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