County Fair Legacy Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,680
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Murray County Fair
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2023
End Date
June 2024
Counties Affected
Murray
Murray
Project Overview

The "Looney Lutherans" will be back again to perform a new show for our community. They fit well into our local cultural history using music and comedy to showcase our past, present and future with the performance of "Hotdish on the Range." This show provides a free opportunity for those that are not able to make the trip to the Twin Cities. Many of our local residents can relate to the antics of the church women. , This year we are also excited to bring the Minnesota Raptor program to the fair. We were unable to have them last year due to the Avian Flu. The program will feature three raptors including an owl, falcon and hawk, along with a bald eagle. Participants will learn about what makes these birds raptors and what makes them stand out. This variety of entertainment will provide something for everyone and be a big hit., Paul Bunyan will also be here to talk about what it is like to be a lumberjack back in the day. He brings an authentic axe similar to the ones used by the lumberjacks in the 1800's. He has knowledge from the industry long ago and talks about the myths and lore surrounding himself and Babe the Blue Ox.,

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,680
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We anticipate 300 people attending the performance of the Looney Lutherans on Thursday, August 17th This is a free show under the tent. We can take photos of the crowd., We anticipate 100 people viewing the MN Raptor Program on Wednesday, August 16th., Paul Bunyan will be in our Community Parade on Saturday and then available at the fairgrounds for pictures, etc. the rest of the afternoon.

Recipient Board Members
Stanley Larson, Bill Post, Chris Opdahl, Dean Ackerman, Tom Mesner, Jeff Boerboom, Kim Konkol, Darren Saner, Ron Holinka, Ron Robbins, Scott Kleve Mike Kirchner, Steve Salentiny Troy Wehking, Clayton Hartle, Steve Magnus, Dennis Opdahl
Project Manager
First Name
Kim
Last Name
Konkol
Organization Name
Murray County Fair
Street Address
PO BOX 196
City
Slayton
State
MN
Phone
507-836-6303
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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