County Fair Legacy Project

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

The premise for securing entertainment at the Hanson Memorial Free Stage is that it has to have ethnic significance and it should provide an elementary level of agriculture that kids can understand and adults can appreciate. This year the fair is showcasing one the premier children's acts the state has to offer. Tricia and the Toonies provide three shows, each different and each relevant. One show focuses on the basics of agriculture, another show focuses on the environment and the third show shows the differences of ethnic heritage. The other major attraction is a musical act entitled "Blind Joe." As a former contestant on the Voice he brings a sense of understanding that through his handicap there is still a vehicle that he can express himself and teach his audience there is hope.

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

Tricia and the Toonies will conduct three shows. Based on historical numbers it is estimated that 200 people will attend the show. The Blind Joe show will run from 7 -10 p.m. on Saturday evening of the fair - it is estimated that 400 people will attend the show over the course of the three hours.

Recipient Board Members
Michael Moore, Dan Grunhovd, Jerry Erickson, Tim Olson, Michelle Cote, Paul Reese, David Johnstad, Donna Rae Carlson, Sarah Reese, Al Olson, Kari Lehmann, Aaron Iverson, Steve Taylor, Dale Erickson, Brian Grunhovd, Zina Boianoff, Monte Erickson, Brad Grunhovd
Project Manager
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Moore
Organization Name
Polk County Fair
Street Address
PO BOX 358
City
Fertile
State
MN
Phone
218-945-6723
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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