On August 31, 2002, Smith Sr. broke his
own “Guinness World Record for the Furthest Distance by a Human
Cannonball” for the third consecutive time, safely landing a 200
ft. 4 in. shot, while performing at the Steele County Free Fair in Owatonna,
Minnesota.
Besides holding current world records, the family is credited
with the creation of the “Little Giant”, a cannon designed
by David, Sr., that is small enough to fit through the doors of a high
school gymnasium!
Originally from Salem, Oregon, the veteran performers
have spent the majority of the past 20 years traveling throughout the
U.S. appearing at special events, major circuses, fairs, festivals, and
parades. The Smiths now make Halfway, Missouri their home.
 
Action Comedy Show
Three Shows Daily August 7-11
on the Midway Stage
Be prepared to laugh!
This comic duo are Guinness World Holders, were
voted Seattle’s
Funniest Variety Act by the Laugh Across America Comedy Contest and were
featured on the hit NBC television show America’s
Got Talent!
Watch the Brothers juggle with their feet! Watch Matt spear vegetables
in mid air! Watch Alex catch a horse with his face. Their action-packed
is filled with amazing stunts, audience participation and off-the-cuff
humor. Alex’s odd-ball humor and Matt’s straight man comedy
style stops nothing short of hilarity and amazement.
It’s Martin and Lewis meets the Smothers Brothers with dangerous
stunts, audience involvement and vegetables being launched from a catapult.
To top off this unique comedy experience the Brothers do a tribute to
vaudeville with a high-energy musical routine complete with choreography,
funny dancing and technical juggling skill. Some other things you might
see in the show are a sports broadcast, a family slide show, hat tricks,
illuminated props, a game show using volunteers, overgrown yo-yos, a
ridiculous magic trick and someone catching a horse with their face.
 The
Brothers from Different Mothers perform an action comedy show with clean
original concepts. The show explores the duo’s relationship as
brothers as they demonstrate their considerable skills with traditional
and non-traditional juggling props. The laughs come from a multitude
of mediums including slapstick gags, audience interaction, physical and
stand-up comedy.
Alex Zerbe and Matt Baker have been performing
as the Brothers from Different Mothers for seven years. The dramatic
differences in the Brothers personalities and the on and off stage rivalry
between the straight and goofy brother are the vehicle for their shared
desire to make people laugh.
Pig Olympics
August 12-17
on the Midway Stage
Go Hog Wild !
 Featuring
Snort, The Duchess of Pork and Nellie, the world's smartest pig, Valentines
Performing pigs do tricks and perform incredible athletic feats. As music
plays, the dazzling swiners dance, jump in the air, play catch with the
audience, run up teeter totters, slam dunk basketballs, pop balloons,
roll barrels and madly roar across the stage on scooters and skateboards!
 The
chubby celebrities leave a smile on everyone's face. This electrifying
world class stage presentation features both Steve and Priscilla Valentine,
at least 3 performing pigs, and everyone is allowed to pet the porkers!
No one can frown and be in a bad mood when a pig is making a football
field goal and shooting hoops.
The prancing, dancing oinkers are appropriate
for ANY occasion that calls for FUN!
A VALENTINE pig will steal your HEART.
Nellie's
appearances on Latenight with David Letterman
and The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno
Each Evening, 5 to
8 p.m. on the Midway Stage:
Thursday, August 7 |
Hendrix, R&R, R&B,
Soul, Funk, Blues
Jimi Jeff and the Gypsy Band |
Friday, August 10 |
Spanky McFarlane & Boomsauii |
Saturday, August 11 |
Spanky McFarlane & Boomsauii |
Sunday, August 12 |
High Pilots
Sponsored by Lucky Brand
Jeans |
Monday, August 13 |
High Pilots |
Tuesday, August 14 |
High Pilots |
Wednesday, August 15 |
Mario Matteoli |
Thursday, August 16 |
Mario Matteoli |
Friday, August 17 |
Country Rock and More!
Roadmasters |
Saturday, August 18 |
Hendrix, R&R, R&B, Soul, Funk,
Blues
Jimi Jeff and the Gypsy Band |
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