Entertainment 2009

A unique and professional variety entertainer, Wade Henry features comedy juggling, tall unicycling, fire eating, balancing, music and plenty of audience participation.  He has been to every one of the continental U.S, states and averages 700 shows annually at 40 different festivals, fairs and corporate events.  His show appeals to all ages.  He will be performing his show live on the midway multiple times daily throughout the nine days of the Fair.

This lively, high energy group of young men and women will entertain and amaze the audience as they do unique break dancing performances.  They are scheduled to perform on the midway September 17th through the 19th.

This is the Rees Family out of Layfayette, Louisiana.  They are a kicking Cajun band that has done quite a bit of traveling over the years.  They are an acoustic band that mixes country pop originals with Acadiana fare.  This energy packed group is a must see as they perfirm live at the Fair from September 17th through 19th.

This group of brothers is relatively new to West Texas and brings a great mix of Tejas and country & western music.  They will wow the crowds with their music, dancing, solos and antics.  They will perform on stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 11th through 13th.

La Cumbre is a local Hispanic band that has recorded and performed for audiences throughout the West and Mexico bringing their own special sounds to dances and private parties.  See schedule for days and times.

Mike Smiley will return with his Texan Petting Zoo.  Always clean and professionally run, this petting zoo is the best around.  They have healthy, beautiful, gentle (and spoiled!) animals that want to meet you.  They include goats, sheep, calf, donkey, llamas, piglets, deer, bunnies, chickens, duck and many more.  All of the animals are very tame so the kids can have an up-close, friendly experience.  The Zoo will be on the midway throughout the nine days of the Fair.

Creative Sports is an entertainment company that will utilize the vehicle of the action sports stunt show to showcase talents of some of the top BMX stunt riders in the country.  Their riders’ credits range from the “X-Games” and the “Dew Action Sports Tour” to feature film, television and commercial stunt work.  Since 1986 they have staged more than 10,000 productions throughout North America, Europe and Asia at various venues.  Shows daily on the midway of the Fair.  Learn more at www.stuntteams.com.

Features Dan Mink from Jerome, Idaho.  This act has thrilled audiences from coast to coast with award winning trick roping, bullwhip cracking, knife throwing, gun spinning and quick draw shooting.  The show also includes amazing tricks by Lucky Joe the Trick Horse.  Show on the midway daily throughout the Fair.

Don’t miss the Wild West Show with its tales of the old west complete with saloon girls and gunfights…featuring our own Sheriff, Mark Donaldson and friends.  In it’s 34th season, this is the longest running entertainment event of the Fair.  The Wild West bunch is a crowd pleaser and can be seen daily throughout the Fair.

Another crowd pleaser that is sure to entertain the entire family and get everyone involved in cheering on that favorite racer.  Charles Boger is again bringing his racing pigs to the Permian Basin Fair to perform all nine days of the Fair.

This traveling circus will send thrills and chills while performing dare devil acts on motorcycle in the “cage of death”, high wire stunts and more as the crowd gasps in amazement at the completion of each thrilling act.  Catch the Garcia’s Circus every day of the Fair on the midway.

These animals have been seen by millions at premiere zoos, Animal Planet, Life Magazine, Late Night with David Letterman, Jay Leno, State Fairs and others.  Now see them up-close every day of the Fair and be in awe of their beauty and grace.

This program runs at various times all nine days of the Fair and is geared to the younger crowd with audience participation and lots of giggles!

This is one of Mexico’s most popular and requested bands.  They will perform for the Fair on Friday, September 11th.  You don’t want to miss this rare opportunity to hear and enjoy this internationally acclaimed band.

Travis is a local member of a native Indian tribe.  He will be performing and singing songs he has written that feature the Indian flute.  Travis will be on stage Saturday, September 12th and again on Saturday, September 19th.  You don’t want to miss this opportunity to see, hear and feel the Native American Indian cultural experience.

This band has performed at the Permian Basin Fair on multiple occasions in the past and has proven to have great crowd appeal.  We are pleased to have them return to the Fair to perform on stage on Tuesday, September 15th.

This lady has performed on numerous occasions on the PrimeTime Network.  Her gospel music is uplifting and enjoyed by everyone in attendence.  Don’t miss her as she performs at the Fair on Tuesday, September 15th

Back once again by popular demand; this group has been performing for many years in West Texas. They perform at several of the charity telethons and events.  Jerry Dugan, homegrown boy, and his outstanding band, Westwind will be on stage at the Fair Friday, September, 18th and Saturday, September 19th.

More entertainment is being added to fill out the schedule and will be available on regular update of the Entertainment Schedule and Daily Schedule.

Come see us at the Fair!  Enjoy!