Friday, July 2, 2010

City Blast: Fireworks to light the sky on July 4th


We're all suckers for a great fireworks show, aren't we?


Well, this year, you don't just get fireworks, but you get a variety of family-friendly fun activities, thanks to Foursquare Church's City Blast.


They are sponsoring a 5K run, as well as a 10K run. The 5K is 3.1 miles of enjoyable terrain crisscrossing through the streets of downtown Puyallup, and ending at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center.


The 10K starts at 7:00 a.m. on July 4th, and the 5K at 7:30 a.m. Both are either run or walk (or a little of both if you are like lots of us!).


This is an all-day event. 3-on-3 basketball starts at 8 a.m., and the awards ceremony for the 5K and 10K is at 9 a.m. There's a church service at the Fair grandstand at 11 a.m.


Then, at noon festivities feature a Fun Zone for kids with bounce houses, face painting and balloon animals. The stage show includes live music, entertainment, The Massive Monkees (featured on MTV's Americas Best Dance Crew), and a celebration of our nation’s Armed Forces.


Come back at 8 pm, as the family fun zone will be open again, and there is a show on the grandstand stage, followed by fireworks, which are accompanied by music.


Contact http://www.cityblast2009.com/. The website is great, with all the info you'll probably need.


Have a great Fourth of July!

Friday, April 30, 2010

The Puyallup Home & RV Show runs through Sunday


If you haven't been to the Puyallup Home & RV show, you are missing out. You get a great perspective of what options you have for a permanent home, or a home on wheels.


The info is:

April 29 - May 2

Location: Americraft ShowPlex, Enter through Blue Gate

Hours: Thu-Fri: 11 am - 8 pm; Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 10 am - 5 pm

Admission: Adults: $10; Seniors (62+): $9; Students: $7; Kids (12 & under): FREE


Sunday, April 18, 2010

A year of records at the Spring Fair in Puyallup 2010


It was a year of records to be broken at the Spring Fair in Puyallup!


Those records include:


* First and foremost, we saw more guests attend than any other Spring Fair in our 21 year history! A total of 126,993 guests enjoyed the 3-1/2 day event.

* We saw the largest number of people on a Friday than any other Friday in Spring Fair history - 30,904.

* A total of 5,077 members of the military community enjoyed free gate admission on Friday's Military Appreciation Day, thanks to our media partner, FREEDOM 570 KVI.

* Our Sunday saw bigger crowds than any other Sunday before this one at Spring Fair, a total of 43,861 guests.


Thanks to all who attended, and all who participated. It was a great Spring Fair in Puyallup!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Great Way to Free Your Glee


What a great way to show the brand new Puyallup Fair theme for 2010! Sand sculpturer, Russ Leno, carved the logo of the unicycle-riding cow in one of two sand sculptures he is creating at the Spring Fair in Puyallup. Make sure that you take a look at the sculpture as he continues to carve more accents both today and tomorrow at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Today's hours are 10 am - 10 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 18 hours are 10 am - 8 pm.


And, as the theme says, Free Your Glee!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Kids FREE today, and food bank donations being accepted


Today's the day!


Gate admission is free for kids (0-18 years) on Thursday, April 15 only, with a recommendation of bringing a non-perishable food item for the FISH Food Bank. Kids will love spending time at the Fair, and with no charge for gate admission, it's a deal worth taking advantage of for kids.


Barrels are filling with food for the food bank. Donations will be accepted all day, so bring your donation when you come down.


There's blue in the skies, and lots to do. Don't miss the Spring Fair in Puyallup, today through Sunday.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

KMPS Showcase features FREE Justin Moore Concert on Friday Night


The ninth annual KMPS Showcase is slated for Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Great American Stage, featuring up-and-coming country artist Justin Moore. It is going to be an amazing show!


His first song, “Small Town USA” quickly became a top 15 hit, and established him as one of 2009’s break-out country artists, garnering attention from People, The Washington Post and Billboard.


Doors to the concert open at 6:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first seated. Justin is sure to pack the house, so don’t miss this free concert.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Pierce County Green Living Exhibit


How is your life making an impact on the earth? You’ll learn about the latest ways to be green in your home, office, yard, farm, meal preparation, and much more at the Pierce County Green Living exhibit at the Spring Fair.


You’ll find 14,000 square feet of educational and entertaining ways to help the environmental footprint you call home. Pierce County is bringing together state-of-the-art environmental groups to offer information, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and one-on-one assistance to help make your world greener. Discover new green technologies, renewable energy, recycling and ideas for sustainable living right inside the Blue Gate.


Pierce County decided that the Spring Fair would be the perfect spot to host their Liveable Communities Fair, an every-other-year tradition. Check out the latest advancements, right inside the Blue Gate, April 15-18th.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Race over to watch the Swifty Swine Pig Races


And they’re off!
No, you aren’t at the horse racing track, but watching prize-winning porkers rounding the bend to take first place honors – an Oreo cookie. Crowds really gather to watch the competition heats, cheering their favorite racing pig.
The Swifty Swine Pig Races are in a NEW location at the Spring Fair this year, in the south end, just beyond the Showplace Stage inside the Blue Gate. Remember, they are exclusive to the Spring Fair, and won't be here in September.
Thursday: 4:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.
Friday / Saturday: Noon; 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m; 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Fiesta Mexicana




If you haven’t seen the dancing horses at Fiesta Mexicana in the past, put it on your list for things to see at the Spring Fair in Puyallup (April 15-18) this year. Over the past few years it has become so popular that the event has moved this year to the Contest Arena (south of the Blue Gate entrance). Each of the several performances a day will continue to draw crowds to see horsemen and their talented horses dancing.
Each of the skilled riders and their horses are nationally known. Again this year, they are from Rancho Alegre, Rancho Garnica, and 3 Diamantes y Tres Amigos. The exquisite décor placed on the horses, and their agility as they perform is guaranteed to be a show stopper. Entertainment doesn’t stop there. The horses dance to the music of Banda Vagos Thursday – Saturday, and Mariachi Ayutla on Sunday.

Dora the Explorer will be meeting and greeting young children at Fiesta Mexicana. This celebrity character will shake hands and pose with kids for cherished pictures they will keep a long time. Children will also have the chance to make masks in the Kids Craft area from 1:00 – 7:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Authentic Mexican food will be prepared by Club Jalisco, with proceeds helping those in need in Jalisco, Mexico. Enjoy the very best from our friends to the South, thanks, too to LaGranD (99.3 FM) and KeBuena (1210 AM).
Here are the schedules:

Dora the Explorer appearances:
Thursday: 2 – 8 p.m.
Friday / Saturday / Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Dancing Horses and cultural dancers/bands:
Thursday: 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 pm
Saturday / Sunday: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 p.m.

Cultural entertainers only:
Saturday / Sunday: 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Man vs. Sand




There’s lots more than a pile of sand, some water and a bucket involved with the sand sculptures you’ll see throughout the Spring Fair in Puyallup!

Master sculptor Russ Leno will put his creative process to work, turning grains of sand into creative masterpieces. Fair guests can join in the fun, too, with a mound of sand ready and waiting for guests to create a work of art.

Another mound will be sculpted by Russ, alone, as he unveils the 2010 Puyallup Fair logo crafted out of sand. Truly amazing! Enjoy "Sand vs. Man" the entire Spring Fair, April 15-18, 2010.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Do you hear the drums? That’s One World Taiko




You will absolutely love the the music, the rhythm and the action of a new entertainment feature at the Spring Fair - One World Taiko. Their amazing performances on Showplace Stage on Thursday and Friday feature Japanese drums with universal rhythms.
One World Taiko presents a contemporary style of Japanese drumming that incorporates dynamic and fluid movement as well as heart pounding percussion. The music is drawn from Japan's ancient tradition of lively and spirited festival drumming. Blend tradition with One World Taiko’s own creative rhythms, arrangements and choreography, and you’ll discover modern spirit to the ancient tradition of taiko.
Catch them on Showplace Stage, a free stage, at:
Thursday, April 15 at: 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 pm
Friday, April 16 at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Step On In to the Step Show at Spring Fair on Saturday Night




Step shows are one of the latest things to capture our attention. It is absolutely amazing the unison and talent each of these young groups possesses.
Step shows are more than rhythm, more than dancing, and more than music. Step shows are taking the country by storm, attracting junior and senior high students, as well as college students.
If you are wondering what stepping incorporates, it includes cheerleading, military, and drill team moves, plus the call-and response element. Stepping is high cultural history and high energy.
We’ll have 8 to 10 step teams performing at the Spring Fair on Saturday, April 17 at 7 p.m., vying for the $500 grand prize. One of the groups, pictured here, is Northside Youth Programs – Blue Diamonds Step Team. During intermission, Christian rapper, Blaze (also pictured) will perform.
Circle your calendar to attend this uplifting performance!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Pipe Tapping - What the heck is that?


What the heck is pipe tapping? I had no idea, but when I heard that we had national winners from the area, I wanted to find out since it will be held at the Spring Fair on Saturday, April 17.
Pipe tapping is when skilled technical teams drill and tap a water-pressurized iron pipe, install a stop, cut and flare copper tubing with relative fittings to make connections at the main, a curb stop, and finally at a meter yoke. Whew!
They move at the speed of lightening. It requires speed, accuracy, agility and strength to get the job done in the fastest amount of time. Each team gets two attempts to complete the event within 30 minutes (that leaves me out!), and the shortest time gets recorded.
Last year, the number one spot in the American Water Works Association’s 2009 Conference went to Tacoma Water. Their team of four men beat all other competitors in the United States and Canada, coming in at an amazing time of one minute, 13 seconds.
Check out this new Spring Fair event on Saturday to see if the competitors can beat the world champion time!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Rock On! Christian Musicfest at Spring Fair


We’re bringing something new this year to the Spring Fair, the Rock On! Christian Musicfest. Nine worship teams and Christian bands will be performing at the grandstand stage on Friday, April 16. Everyone who attends can text in their favorite band for “People’s Choice Award.” A special guest is Chasing Jane (formerly of Three Pound Soul).


This is a separate ticketed event, but if you purchase in advance (http://www.thefair.com/), it is ONLY $10 – and that includes Spring Fair gate admission. What a deal!


It starts at 5:30 pm and concludes at 9 pm. This new and exciting event offers a spiritual message in an atmosphere of safe, family fun. Rock On!


Friday, April 16th

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Advance tix at http://www.thefair.com/

Monday, March 15, 2010

Ring-tailed Lemurs and Albino Burmese Pythons, oh my!


Bixby’s Rainforest Rescue is a brand new feature at the Spring Fair this year. It is free, and found in the Pavilion, first floor. You’ll take a journey through the exotic plants, palm trees, and rhythmic jungle sounds, and be mesmerized by the interaction of more than 20 live exotic animals, from ring-tailed lemur to an albino Burmese python. It’s great for all ages, because you’ll learn about conservation and preservation of the rainforest. It’s all part of the 30-minute stage show that is both educational and entertaining. It’s free, so make sure you drop by all four days of the Spring Fair.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Dock Dogs Leap to Spring Fair in Puyallup


If you’ve attended the Spring Fair the past few years, you know that DockDogs has become a popular feature. Even if you aren’t a dog owner, you’ll love watching the dogs leap off the decking to grab a ball or toy before landing in the water. The dog with the longest leap off the end of the dock – The Big Air Dog – wins! What’s fun is that they boast 0% discrimination, accepting dogs of any size, shape or age to compete. If you have a dog and want to compete, make sure that you sign up in advance at http://www.dockdogs.com/. It’s FREE to watch once you come into the Spring Fair, too!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Twice the Demolition Derby Thrills at Spring Fair


Word has it that the Demolition Derby at Spring Fair in Puyallup is Twice as big as last year. Why? Because it will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 6 pm, and on Sunday, April 17 at 2 pm. And, there will be fireworks following the Saturday night derby that you can see far beyond just the Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Saturday's derby features the small cars, and Sunday is dedicated to the big cars. Derby fans love the different sizes, and can even by bundled tickets to both performances. This year they are reserved tickets, so it is worth buying them early at Ticketmaster or http://www.thefair.com/. The advance tix include Fair gate admission, making it a cool package. Besides, who can resist the flaming fun of "Controlled Chaos" at both derbies!