The National Model Railroad Association, a 501(c)(3) not for profit educational organization, was founded at the first National Convention over Labor Day Weekend, 1935. The initial goal was to develop standards for scale model railroad equipment to facilitate interchangeability and operation of equipment between modelers, clubs and others.
Today, the NMRA is a world wide organization, with over 18,000 active members, associates, families and clubs dedicated to the hobby of scale model railroading in all it's facets, supporting a hobby of many diverse interests that all relate to the greater world of trains and railroads.
A rose by any other name is still in our Floral Building, so come check out these thorny flowers all day Thursday and see which red blooms won blue. Exhibits should be brought in the morning of the show starting at 7:30 A.M. Judging will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday.
Watch your shorts and camera straps. Goats will nibble on anything. Loved for their curiosity and mischievous playfulness, goats are also responsible for some delicious dairy products... from milk to cheeses and more. Fun fact: The etymology of the phrase "to get someone's goat" is purportedly derived from the practice of putting goats in the stalls of thoroughbreds to calm their nerves before a race. A sneaky rival would "get the goat" (i.e. remove it from the stall), agitating the horse, and hurting his odds of winning. So if you've been racing around all day, and the nerves are a bit frayed, stop by the Sheep Barn and hang out with the goats for a while. They'll be sure to make you smile.
From hissing cockroaches to spiders, this show has it all. Learn about and see both live critters as well as some other “buggy” items like eggs, sheds and exoskeletons. More info: Click here
Thanks to COSI Connects, students will be able to download science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) content from the COSI Connects Mobile App, including hands-on activity instructions to inspire curiosity and encourage learning. Topics range from energy to space exploration, dinosaurs, nature, human biology, and more!
Blake Parhamovich is an up-and-coming Northeast Ohio children’s entertainer! As a child, Blake always loved watching balloon artists at events, so for Christmas when he was 6 years old, Blake got a balloon kit. Blake started making basic balloons for friends and family. When Blake’s neighbors had birthday parties, Blake always brought his balloons. As his balloon bending abilities developed, Blake then started receiving requests to perform at parties. He also started adding other skills to his repertoire, like unicycling, juggling, magic, and stilt walking! In Blake’s free time he rides his unicycle with the St. Helens Unicycle Drill Team in Newbury, Ohio. Blake has performed for companies like Make a Wish, Cerebral Palsy Association, Hemophiliac Walk, and many more!
Get creative with the Cuyahoga County Fair's "Crafts on the Midway" where young and old can collaborate in a variety of different crafts projects throughout fair week.
Adam Calvert (born July 6th, 1992) grew up in a small town in Southeastern Ohio. At the age of twelve, he moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where he made his start as an entertainer. Calvert graduated from the prestigious School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati, Ohio as a Vocal and Piano Major. This resulted in him being featured on the hit MTV show "Taking The Stage" (season 2), which was nominated for a 'Teen Choice' award.
Calvert has had the opportunity to open for several major recording artists such as Parmalee, Canaan Smith, Phil Vassar, Martina McBride, Marty Haggard, James Otto, B.J.Thomas and Marty Stuart, as well as being the headliner for many other events. Calvert is an avid singer/songwriter that enjoys playing at benefits and other charity events. He plays several instruments including the guitar, piano and the violin.
Calvert currently travels back and forth from Ohio to North Carolina and Tennessee where he plays with two different bands. In his spare time, he also performs acoustic shows as well as weddings and private events. You can find several of Calvert’s songs on adamcalvertmusic.com , SoundCloud, and ReverbNation. You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at Adam Calvert.
The Fearless Flores Thrill Show not only features a stunt man, but a stunt woman... and their stunt kids, all hailing from Myakka City, Fla. They earned a spot in the quarterfinals of Season 6 of “America's Got Talent.” In their first appearance, the two daredevil Flores kids, ages 8 and 13, rode motorcycles in the Globe of Death. Their dad, Ricardo, just happened to be standing in the globe while the kids looped around him at top speed. Ricardo didn't even seem to be fazed by it, probably because the Flores kids have been daredevils since the ages of 4 and 6 and are now the youngest brother and sister team to conquer the Globe of Death. The Flores family upped the ante in their next appearance by adding mom Arcelia to an already dangerous mix.
Imagine the person that was sitting next to you just a few minutes ago is now up on stage and can’t remember their own name! Or better yet one of your friends is up on the stage claiming that their belly button was stolen. Then with a snap of David’s fingers they enter back into a hypnotic trance. Sounds entertaining huh? This is just the beginning of what to expect in the show.
No one is forced to volunteer. David will invite anyone who wants to get hypnotized to join him and fill the 15-20 chairs that are on stage. In just a few moments your friends and the rest of the volunteers fall into a hypnotic trance. Then the fun begins!
It is comedy like no other. Mainly because YOU and YOUR FRIENDS are the stars of the show!
While Brian has thrilled audiences nationwide with his electrifying salute to the King of Rock & Roll, he has also been called upon to reproduce the works of other notable celebrities, from Las Vegas crooners like Wayne Newton, to country stars. In this Oldies Salute, Brian Brenner will amaze you with his virtuosity while bringing back to life some of your favorite tunes from days gone by.
“Country music singer-songwriter Dan Wallace uses life’s blessing and tribulations as a wellspring for his storytelling and those that the 38-year-old Buckeye State native has most recently experienced are poured out onto the five tracks on Wallace’s forthcoming EP, “I-65”.
Produced by Rob McNelley, the 2020 ACM Musician of the Year along with other ACM accolades, and Justin Francis who has Grammy nominations and also has an impressive background of his own and is regarded by many as one of the best Producers/Sound Engineers that Nashville has to offer. The EP is backed by studio musicians who have recorded for many of the biggest names in Nashville. The five tracks on “I-65” are solely composed by Wallace, who delivers vocal performances perfectly suited for the lyrics of each composition.
“I-65” benefits not only from Rob McNelley and Justin Francis’s demand for perfection, but also the state-of-art recording equipment and aura of laying down the tracks in a Nashville recording studio with some of the most seasoned and respected players in the game.
Wallace’s stories range from those about the devotion of a man to his wife and children, to a carefree lifestyle of fast cars and living-for-the-minute. The tracks include “Shelter”, inspired by his wife of 18 years, Courtney, and the storms of life they have weathered together including a daughter who, as a child, had hydrocephalus. The track “Nights like These”, takes a nostalgic look back at good times and makes you feel as though you are cruising on the backroads.
On “Fast Cars, Fast Livin’”, Wallace, channeling the aura of Bob Seger but with his own signature, recounts a childhood memory of listening to his father and uncle reminisce about hot rods they once drove, while “Alcohol System” is a simple straight-forward raise-your-mug drinking song with a distinctive introductory guitar rift. The track, “I-65”, is tethered in context to the parent EP, “I-65”. “I’m still cruising down I-65 chasing my dream,” Wallace said, a signal to his naysayers that the best is yet to come.
The track- and the EP’s title- is in part inspired by the tumult he experienced while playing in a band. Wallace uses this experience as the platform to dive into the creation of his first solo EP. Wallace said the compositions are meant for “the working class of truck drivers and factory workers” with whom he hopes his storytelling resonates. While steeped in Wallace’s traditional-country influences of Hank Williams Sr., Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Keith Whitley- the result of listening to the music of his grandparents in southeastern West Virginia- “I-65” is also infused with “some new school” sounds.
Released as an independent artist, “I-65” will be available on most digital music platforms in the Summer of 2022. Wallace lives just west of Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Courtney, and their three children, 17-year-old twin daughters Emily and Bailey, and a 15-year-old son Corbin.
Matt brings lead vocals and acoustic guitar to the stage for your enjoyment. Matt writes his own music and hopes you will enjoy it as much as he does.
Leanne sings beautiful harmony and adds violin for your listening pleasure.
Matt and Leanne have played in a variety of bands in the local Cleveland scene. These bands have played Country, Pop, and acoustic styles of music.
Never overpowering, Lela Blue delivers a sound that will have you singing along. Their beautiful vocals and harmonies matched with acoustic guitar and violin, will deliver a sound that you will thoroughly enjoy.
Dangerous objects! Perilous stunts! Feats of strength and balance! Jason D’Vaude, self-taught one-man multiple-adjectived circus sensation, brings his comedic juggling, fire, and clowning shows to audiences around the world, delighting them with his charming humor and distinct but refined awkwardness. After seeing Jason juggle sharp objects, climb up precariously-balanced objects, ride an extra-tall unicycle, or manipulate fire like a master, audiences are left speechless except to say “that was AWESOME!”
The Fearless Flores Thrill Show not only features a stunt man, but a stunt woman... and their stunt kids, all hailing from Myakka City, Fla. They earned a spot in the quarterfinals of Season 6 of “America's Got Talent.” In their first appearance, the two daredevil Flores kids, ages 8 and 13, rode motorcycles in the Globe of Death. Their dad, Ricardo, just happened to be standing in the globe while the kids looped around him at top speed. Ricardo didn't even seem to be fazed by it, probably because the Flores kids have been daredevils since the ages of 4 and 6 and are now the youngest brother and sister team to conquer the Globe of Death. The Flores family upped the ante in their next appearance by adding mom Arcelia to an already dangerous mix.
Learn about and see a variety of animals including reptiles and mammals. This is a fun and interactive show for kids and animal lovers of all ages. More info: Click here
Blake Parhamovich is an up-and-coming Northeast Ohio children’s entertainer! As a child, Blake always loved watching balloon artists at events, so for Christmas when he was 6 years old, Blake got a balloon kit. Blake started making basic balloons for friends and family. When Blake’s neighbors had birthday parties, Blake always brought his balloons. As his balloon bending abilities developed, Blake then started receiving requests to perform at parties. He also started adding other skills to his repertoire, like unicycling, juggling, magic, and stilt walking! In Blake’s free time he rides his unicycle with the St. Helens Unicycle Drill Team in Newbury, Ohio. Blake has performed for companies like Make a Wish, Cerebral Palsy Association, Hemophiliac Walk, and many more!
Thanks to COSI Connects, students will be able to download science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) content from the COSI Connects Mobile App, including hands-on activity instructions to inspire curiosity and encourage learning. Topics range from energy to space exploration, dinosaurs, nature, human biology, and more!
They aren't booing, they're saying "Moo!" Come watch these hefty heifers strut their stuff. Those who don't win, place or show will definitely have a beef with the judges, but that's to be expected.
When: Grandstand Gates Open at 5:45pm | Adam Calvert @ 6:30pm | Julia Neville @ 8pm
Adam Calvert (born July 6th, 1992) grew up in a small town in Southeastern Ohio. At the age of twelve, he moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where he made his start as an entertainer. Calvert graduated from the prestigious School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati, Ohio as a Vocal and Piano Major. This resulted in him being featured on the hit MTV show "Taking The Stage" (season 2), which was nominated for a 'Teen Choice' award.
Calvert has had the opportunity to open for several major recording artists such as Parmalee, Canaan Smith, Phil Vassar, Martina McBride, Marty Haggard, James Otto, B.J.Thomas and Marty Stuart, as well as being the headliner for many other events. Calvert is an avid singer/songwriter that enjoys playing at benefits and other charity events. He plays several instruments including the guitar, piano and the violin.
Calvert currently travels back and forth from Ohio to North Carolina and Tennessee where he plays with two different bands. In his spare time, he also performs acoustic shows as well as weddings and private events. You can find several of Calvert’s songs on adamcalvertmusic.com , SoundCloud, and ReverbNation. You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at Adam Calvert.
Dangerous objects! Perilous stunts! Feats of strength and balance! Jason D’Vaude, self-taught one-man multiple-adjectived circus sensation, brings his comedic juggling, fire, and clowning shows to audiences around the world, delighting them with his charming humor and distinct but refined awkwardness. After seeing Jason juggle sharp objects, climb up precariously-balanced objects, ride an extra-tall unicycle, or manipulate fire like a master, audiences are left speechless except to say “that was AWESOME!”
So what's all the buzz about? Well, bees of course. The oft under-appreciated honey bee is responsible for pollinating much of the world's agriculture. They also produce honey... a favorite of both bears and people. Given their declining populations due to disease, lack of diet diversity, pesticides and other factors, honey bees have been in the news over the past decade, which makes it more important than ever for bee-keepers around the world to help reinvigorate the honey bee population. Needless to say, if there were no honey bees, we would all feel the sting. So come check out our hive and learn how honey is extracted from honey combs. You can even buy some of the honey produced on the fairgrounds--a sweet treat to help support our resident bee-keepers!
Elvis Presley is more popular today than at any time in history. In the world of entertainment, Brian Brenner stands alone as the most authentic and exciting Elvis stylist in the business.
For over 16 years, Brian has thrilled audiences nationwide with his electrifying salute to the King of Rock & Roll. Brian is careful to portray Elvis in a manner that is dignified, respectful and historically accurate, paying strict attention to every detail. The result is as amazing as the image and illusion of Elvis comes alive in the most genuine creation ever staged!
Brian is an accomplished performer who has performed at venues across the country. From showrooms, corporate events, fairs, festivals, car shows and private events, Brian brings audiences a newfound sense of appreciation of Elvis' music. His carefully crafted tribute reminds us of why Elvis is America's best-loved icon.
“Country music singer-songwriter Dan Wallace uses life’s blessing and tribulations as a wellspring for his storytelling and those that the 38-year-old Buckeye State native has most recently experienced are poured out onto the five tracks on Wallace’s forthcoming EP, “I-65”.
Produced by Rob McNelley, the 2020 ACM Musician of the Year along with other ACM accolades, and Justin Francis who has Grammy nominations and also has an impressive background of his own and is regarded by many as one of the best Producers/Sound Engineers that Nashville has to offer. The EP is backed by studio musicians who have recorded for many of the biggest names in Nashville. The five tracks on “I-65” are solely composed by Wallace, who delivers vocal performances perfectly suited for the lyrics of each composition.
“I-65” benefits not only from Rob McNelley and Justin Francis’s demand for perfection, but also the state-of-art recording equipment and aura of laying down the tracks in a Nashville recording studio with some of the most seasoned and respected players in the game.
Wallace’s stories range from those about the devotion of a man to his wife and children, to a carefree lifestyle of fast cars and living-for-the-minute. The tracks include “Shelter”, inspired by his wife of 18 years, Courtney, and the storms of life they have weathered together including a daughter who, as a child, had hydrocephalus. The track “Nights like These”, takes a nostalgic look back at good times and makes you feel as though you are cruising on the backroads.
On “Fast Cars, Fast Livin’”, Wallace, channeling the aura of Bob Seger but with his own signature, recounts a childhood memory of listening to his father and uncle reminisce about hot rods they once drove, while “Alcohol System” is a simple straight-forward raise-your-mug drinking song with a distinctive introductory guitar rift. The track, “I-65”, is tethered in context to the parent EP, “I-65”. “I’m still cruising down I-65 chasing my dream,” Wallace said, a signal to his naysayers that the best is yet to come.
The track- and the EP’s title- is in part inspired by the tumult he experienced while playing in a band. Wallace uses this experience as the platform to dive into the creation of his first solo EP. Wallace said the compositions are meant for “the working class of truck drivers and factory workers” with whom he hopes his storytelling resonates. While steeped in Wallace’s traditional-country influences of Hank Williams Sr., Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Keith Whitley- the result of listening to the music of his grandparents in southeastern West Virginia- “I-65” is also infused with “some new school” sounds.
Released as an independent artist, “I-65” will be available on most digital music platforms in the Summer of 2022. Wallace lives just west of Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Courtney, and their three children, 17-year-old twin daughters Emily and Bailey, and a 15-year-old son Corbin.
The Fearless Flores Thrill Show not only features a stunt man, but a stunt woman... and their stunt kids, all hailing from Myakka City, Fla. They earned a spot in the quarterfinals of Season 6 of “America's Got Talent.” In their first appearance, the two daredevil Flores kids, ages 8 and 13, rode motorcycles in the Globe of Death. Their dad, Ricardo, just happened to be standing in the globe while the kids looped around him at top speed. Ricardo didn't even seem to be fazed by it, probably because the Flores kids have been daredevils since the ages of 4 and 6 and are now the youngest brother and sister team to conquer the Globe of Death. The Flores family upped the ante in their next appearance by adding mom Arcelia to an already dangerous mix.
“Country music singer-songwriter Dan Wallace uses life’s blessing and tribulations as a wellspring for his storytelling and those that the 38-year-old Buckeye State native has most recently experienced are poured out onto the five tracks on Wallace’s forthcoming EP, “I-65”.
Produced by Rob McNelley, the 2020 ACM Musician of the Year along with other ACM accolades, and Justin Francis who has Grammy nominations and also has an impressive background of his own and is regarded by many as one of the best Producers/Sound Engineers that Nashville has to offer. The EP is backed by studio musicians who have recorded for many of the biggest names in Nashville. The five tracks on “I-65” are solely composed by Wallace, who delivers vocal performances perfectly suited for the lyrics of each composition.
“I-65” benefits not only from Rob McNelley and Justin Francis’s demand for perfection, but also the state-of-art recording equipment and aura of laying down the tracks in a Nashville recording studio with some of the most seasoned and respected players in the game.
Wallace’s stories range from those about the devotion of a man to his wife and children, to a carefree lifestyle of fast cars and living-for-the-minute. The tracks include “Shelter”, inspired by his wife of 18 years, Courtney, and the storms of life they have weathered together including a daughter who, as a child, had hydrocephalus. The track “Nights like These”, takes a nostalgic look back at good times and makes you feel as though you are cruising on the backroads.
On “Fast Cars, Fast Livin’”, Wallace, channeling the aura of Bob Seger but with his own signature, recounts a childhood memory of listening to his father and uncle reminisce about hot rods they once drove, while “Alcohol System” is a simple straight-forward raise-your-mug drinking song with a distinctive introductory guitar rift. The track, “I-65”, is tethered in context to the parent EP, “I-65”. “I’m still cruising down I-65 chasing my dream,” Wallace said, a signal to his naysayers that the best is yet to come.
The track- and the EP’s title- is in part inspired by the tumult he experienced while playing in a band. Wallace uses this experience as the platform to dive into the creation of his first solo EP. Wallace said the compositions are meant for “the working class of truck drivers and factory workers” with whom he hopes his storytelling resonates. While steeped in Wallace’s traditional-country influences of Hank Williams Sr., Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Keith Whitley- the result of listening to the music of his grandparents in southeastern West Virginia- “I-65” is also infused with “some new school” sounds.
Released as an independent artist, “I-65” will be available on most digital music platforms in the Summer of 2022. Wallace lives just west of Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Courtney, and their three children, 17-year-old twin daughters Emily and Bailey, and a 15-year-old son Corbin.
When: Grandstand Gates Open at 5:45pm | Adam Calvert @ 6:30pm | Julia Neville @ 8pm
When all is said and done…There are people who work tirelessly to be singers and there are those that have been gifted with a voice and the ability to connect with people. Julia Neville has been blessed with both. Julia’s magnetic personality has been witnessed by thousands at shows across the United States. Those that came to see her were drawn back to see her again, those that have not seen Julia Neville are fans for life. Very approachable off stage Julia makes you feel like part of the Family and on stage presents one of the best Country Rock shows around. On the horizon is a host of radio singles ready to hit a local radio station near you. One of the things I have noticed is that Julia will seek out local radio stations in the market to help promote the shows that she is in town to perform at. Julia Neville is on a mission to find venues to partner with to not only grow both her fan base but also the venue that she and the band are performing at. If you have not had a chance to see Julia Neville live or sit and talk with her you are missing one of the joy’s of life.
Imagine the person that was sitting next to you just a few minutes ago is now up on stage and can’t remember their own name! Or better yet one of your friends is up on the stage claiming that their belly button was stolen. Then with a snap of David’s fingers they enter back into a hypnotic trance. Sounds entertaining huh? This is just the beginning of what to expect in the show.
No one is forced to volunteer. David will invite anyone who wants to get hypnotized to join him and fill the 15-20 chairs that are on stage. In just a few moments your friends and the rest of the volunteers fall into a hypnotic trance. Then the fun begins!
It is comedy like no other. Mainly because YOU and YOUR FRIENDS are the stars of the show!
The Cuyahoga County Fair will be holding fireworks spectaculars Thursday, Aug 10th, & Sun, Aug 13th 2023, so be sure to bring the kids out to catch one of the shows! The Thursday and Sunday shows are expected to begin at around 10pm. Times are approximate, so get there early to make sure you don't miss anything.
Thu, August 10, 2023, 10:00pm to 10:30pm
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NOTE: Fair Gate Admission prices do not include Midway Rides, Games or admission to the Demolition Derby. Ride Tickets/Bands are available online prior to the Fair, and in-person during the Fair. While we make every effort to provide accurate information, performance features and attraction times are subject to change without notice.
