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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!