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The Flying Royals: Every Day

Across from Main Stage

The Flying Royals is a troupe of multigenerational Flying Trapeze artists and students of the country’s premier Circus schools led by Justin and April Chodkowski. They have been working together as Catcher and Flyer since 2009 in venues all over the world, including Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas, NV and Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba in Orlando, FL. They were married in 2015 and have two sons, Bodhi and Levi, and introduced daughter, Zoe, in 2021.

A criss-crossing trapeze act was originally innovated in the 1950s and ‘60s by the Great Otari Troupe and again in the mid-1990s by the Caballero family for The Greatest Show on Earth. It has been over 20 years since an act of this nature has been performed and never in the fashion of the Flying Royals.

Show Times:
Week Days - 6:30PM & 9:30PM
Weekends - Noon, 3:00PM, 5:00PM & 7:00PM
A picture of two acrobats hanging in the air

The Birdman: Every Day - Across from Main Stage

THE BIRDMAN ® is Joe Krathwohl, who originally grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. At 10 years old he bought a small parrot and decided to train that bird to perform the same behaviors that he saw larger parrots on television could do. A few years later one of his teachers suggested that he give an in-class bird demonstration and voila! Joe discovered the thrill of presenting birds. At the age of 17 he was performing free-flight bird shows at Marriott’s Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA. Soon, Joe was presenting bird shows at fairs and on the famous Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. It is there that he was first referred to as “The Birdman.” At the age of 22 he completed his formal education in Behavioral Psychology and Communications from San Jose State University and subsequently was hired to perform with his birds at the famous Tropicana Resort on the Las Vegas strip.
Show Times:
Week Days - 5:30PM & 7:30PM
Weekends - 1:30PM, 4:30PM, & 6:00PM
A picture of The Birdman holding a golden eagle

Brad's World of Reptiles: Every Day

Located in the Wingspan: Open Until 10PM

Brad's World Reptiles Interactive Educational Exhibits are a hands-on experience that pique the interest of people of all ages by featuring some of the world's most beautiful, intriguing and rarely seen animals.

The outstanding visual appeal of this exhibit will draw you in, the professional zoo-quality displays and scientifically accurate signage combine to provide an unforgettable experience that is both educational and entertaining.

A picture of a man and woman holding parrots

Strolling Performers: Every Day Until 9PM

Big Fair Frank

A picture of Big Fair Frank the fair mascot

Rebecca Fireplug

A woman on stilts with 2 kids posing with her

Circus Luminesence

A picture of 2 men juggling at night with glow in the dark battons

Terry Baber - The Pan Man

A man playing the steel drums

Super Science sponsored by NW Natural: Every Day

In The Grove - Open Until 9PM

S.T.E.M. - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math:
There will be Brainteasers, Jigsaw puzzles, Tangrams, Geometric puzzles, Tavern puzzles...
You name it, we probably have it! This “edutainment” style exhibit is sure to thrill and frustrate (in the best way).
An interactive science exhibit that brings the excitement of discovery to life by using ordinary objects and games to educate fairgoers in the ”big picture” concepts of physics. Newtons Laws, engineering, simple machines and more! Sneaky Learning at its best!
The NW Natural Logo

2 girls solving a puzzle at a table

Play.Fit.Fun.: Saturdays & Sundays

In The Grove - 10AM - 9PM

Imagine combining P.E. and Field Day from elementary school—that's what Play.Fit.Fun brings to the Fair! These exciting kids' activities will be held in The Grove area, shaded by trees all day. PFF's motto is PLAY = POWER! Activity, agility, and fun interactive games will ensure your child has a great time while staying fit and getting in better shape until it's time to go home!

The kids will just think they're having fun, but between us, the PFF Active Play Curriculum offers so much more. They'll experience a variety of functional, full-body movements and improve their hand-eye coordination.

The Business of Children is PLAY! Kids are built to move. Movement, fitness, and fun enhance their ability to focus and concentrate, boost their positive attitude, and improve self-esteem. With PLAY.FIT.FUN, they will also develop teamwork and leadership skills, increasing their ability to work well with others!

Two kids stacking buckets

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