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Jimmy Holmes is an award-winning World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist from Demotte, Indiana. He has traveled across the USA and abroad showcasing his authentic tribute to the King. Attendees are left mesmerized by his ability to embody Elvis in the early 1970s. He has taken the Elvis industry by storm with his attention to detail and show-stopping performances leading to offers from promoters worldwide, citing his unique ability to create an illusion of Elvis like none other. He has won numerous awards in the ETA industry including the 2023 Images of the King World Championship Trophy in Memphis, TN, and the Dream King Trophy on Elvis' stage at the Westgate in Las Vegas. Jimmy considers it an honor and a dream come true to be able to travel the world paying tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time.

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Cheer on our mini 4-Her's as they graduate into “big kid” 4-H! Mini 4-H is for youth in grades K-2.

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The Barnyard Olympics are alive and well in Porter County! Watch as each barn sends a crew of their own out into the arena to compete against other teams in a variety of exciting and funny games.

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Watch as retired school buses make daredevil twists and turns around a figure 8 mud track. There is sure to be some close calls as drivers race to win. You may even witness a school bus on two wheels! Bring family and friends because it’s sure to be a wild ride!

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The Strolling Piano is a unique concept in the world of musical entertainment, this piano and singer on wheels will serenade you as you stroll along the fairgrounds.

Catch The Strolling Piano rolling around the grounds at 4 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM!

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Eliana Weston is a girl from small-town Indiana with a big sound! Join her at the Park Place Pavillion for her rendition of some of country's greatest hits, and newest sounds.

See Eliana perform today at 3:45-4:30 PM and 9-9:45 PM!

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Watch the daring Flores family perform in their various sky-defying acts! From motorcycle madness in the “Globe of Death”, heart stopping action 30’ in the air on the Wheel of Destiny, or the jaw-dropping balance high above the ground on the Aerial Swaypole, you are sure to be on the edge of your seat as they perform!

See them perform at 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 8:30 PM!

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South Lake Martial Arts is excited to showcase the fun side of martial arts through a 10-minute taekwondo exhibition show.

Their performance incorporates a variety of demonstrations, including forms, punching, and kicking techniques. The routines are specifically designed to captivate and engage the audience, particularly younger spectators, as they take pride in being a kid-friendly group as our performers are kids as well.

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Meet Gizmo! He’s a roaming robot who can’t wait to meet you at the fair! Gizmo will be around the grounds, and you never know where you’ll see him. He sings, tells jokes, and more!

Find Gizmo roaming around the fairgrounds at 2:30 PM, 5 PM, and 7 PM!

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When Roberto the Magnificent explodes onto the stage be ready for an action-packed performance that highlights his unique variety of cirque-style skills that include riding very tall unicycles and industrial strength pogo sticks, juggling super sharp knives and flaming torches and spinning hand saws, all while keeping the audience engaged and laughing.

Roberto the Magnificent's Crazy Comedy Stunt Show is appealing to adults and children alike!

See him perform at 2 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8 PM!

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This show will take you on a journey back in time to see live dinosaurs, cavemen performers doing acrobatic and aerial stunts, juggling, audience participation and so much more! This show will give everyone something to roar about!

See them perform at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 8 PM!

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Enjoy the sounds of Accapella singing group, Noteworthy!

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ready Go Dog Show is the perfect combination of wow factor & comedy, in a family-friendly show! This professional, high-energy show is made up of the country’s premier canine athletes. These rescued rockstars love what they do and will wow the crowd with their natural ability to fly through the air!   RGDS has been seen on the  FOX game show “Game of Talents”, ESPN, The Today Show, and more.

See them perform at 1 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM!

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This will definitely quack you up! You can't watch a duck race without smiling. The Great American Duck Race features live Mallard ducks raced on a water track. You may be one of the lucky ones chosen to hold and release one of the world's fastest mallards into it's racing lane. Prizes are awarded to all winners.
See them perform at 12:30 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:35 PM, 5:05 PM, and 7:30 PM!

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Kenny Ahern is your favorite family entertainer! Kenny’s show features comedy antics, hilarious physical comedy, and fun audience play! Kenny shares a captivating performance style that brings physical comedy, improvisation, music, dance, circus/theater arts, audience play, and heartwarming charm into play. It is entertainment that defies time. Watching Kenny's show, you will laugh, snort, guffaw, and experience a joyful sense of community that will have you wishing for more. He is the perfect choice to bring unforgettable, fun, and lasting memories to your audience.

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What's better than a tiny horse struting its stuff? Watch as the 4-H youth work with their pint-sized pals to demonstrate the usefulness and skill of minature equine.

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If you haven't stuffed donuts in your mouth under a time constraint, then you haven't lived! It's no wonder then that we have no problem finding people who want to compete to see who can eat the most donuts in one sitting. Join in on the eating fun if you want to beat last year's donut-eating champion.

10 participants per age group:
8-12 years old (3-minute time limit)
13-16 years old (3-minute time limit)
17-19 years old (3-minute time limit)
20 and up (extra-space, 3-minute time limit)

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Watch and smell as talented 4-H BBQ Chefs leave it all out on the grill!

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The best of the best from each barn show down in the Arena and work their way around, showing each of the 9 species on display at the Porter County Fair.

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Experience an evening of destruction, as vehicles crash into one another to see who can outlast the other. Events include – Regular Demolition Derby (Cars), Trucks and Vans, Figure 8, and Kids Power Wheels. There will be lots of noise and smoke at this night of destruction. View as a spectator or bring your car or truck and compete. Registration is allowed the day of show.

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Take a trip down memory lane with Chicagoland's wackiest and most notorious cast of characters, playing all the best pop dance favorites form the last four decades.

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The Strolling Piano is a unique concept in the world of musical entertainment, this piano and singer on wheels will serenade you as you stroll along the fairgrounds.

Catch The Strolling Piano rolling around the grounds at 4 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM!

Free with General Admission

Eliana Weston is a girl from small-town Indiana with a big sound! Join her at the Park Place Pavillion for her rendition of some of country's greatest hits, and newest sounds.

Free with General Admission

Meet Gizmo! He’s a roaming robot who can’t wait to meet you at the fair! Gizmo will be around the grounds, and you never know where you’ll see him. He sings, tells jokes, and more!

Find Gizmo roaming around the fairgrounds at 2:30 PM, 5 PM, and 7 PM!

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Watch the daring Flores family perform in their various sky-defying acts! From motorcycle madness in the “Globe of Death”, heart stopping action 30’ in the air on the Wheel of Destiny, or the jaw-dropping balance high above the ground on the Aerial Swaypole, you are sure to be on the edge of your seat as they perform!

See them perform at 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 8:30 PM!

Free with General Admission

When Roberto the Magnificent explodes onto the stage be ready for an action-packed performance that highlights his unique variety of cirque-style skills that include riding very tall unicycles and industrial strength pogo sticks, juggling super sharp knives and flaming torches and spinning hand saws, all while keeping the audience engaged and laughing.

Roberto the Magnificent's Crazy Comedy Stunt Show is appealing to adults and children alike!

See him perform at 2 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8 PM!

Free with General Admission

This show will take you on a journey back in time to see live dinosaurs, cavemen performers doing acrobatic and aerial stunts, juggling, audience participation and so much more! This show will give everyone something to roar about!

See them perform at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 8 PM!

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Learning to spot a quality animals is a key skill in producing a quality herd. Youth practice their skills at judging livestock and learn to spot characteristic related to quality of animal.

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ready Go Dog Show is the perfect combination of wow factor & comedy, in a family-friendly show! This professional, high-energy show is made up of the country’s premier canine athletes. These rescued rockstars love what they do and will wow the crowd with their natural ability to fly through the air!   RGDS has been seen on the  FOX game show “Game of Talents”, ESPN, The Today Show, and more.

See them perform at 1 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM!

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Inspired by Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Phish, and others, his sound isn't singular. Whether you want to chill or stomp to the beat, Frank's got a sound that can reach anybody.

Since 2013, Frank Ruvoli has been strumming his guitar at several NWI restaurants and bars and playing festivals and college campuses. His first album, Places I’ve been, debuted in August of 2016. He recorded, mixed, and mastered all the songs on the album. And as if that weren’t enough, he played every instrument.