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ESCANABA -- The U.P. State Fair will offer free midway entertainment from Aug. 16 through Aug. 22. Here's a glimpse of what to expect on the midway.
The ZuZu African Acrobats high energy show will return to the midway. They blend fast-paced dance with acrobatic skills that many have acclaimed as one of the best live acrobatic shows in the world.
An annual fair tradition for many eager fairgoers includes a trip to the Antique Steam and Gas Village. The village is bustling with its displays of historic equipment, old-time shops, operating sawmill, and museum open to the public.
A familiar face of the forest can be seen floating above the midway this year as the Michigan DNR will be hosting the Smokey the Bear Hot Air Balloon. The balloon will be near the DNR Pocket Park Thursday morning, Friday evening, and Saturday afternoon. Youngsters are encouraged to cast a line or shoot for a bullseye while visiting the one-acre Pocket Park.
Joining the list of midway entertainment this year is "Those Funny Little People," sponsored by Ember's Credit Union. It is an unforgettable mix of costumed characters that perform with music to make for an equally entertaining and funny show.
"The Mystical Bubble Show " takes a little soap and water to new heights with their human-sized bubbles and smoke bubbles. The Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom will also return to the U.P. State Fair with its band of critters from across the world like the Macaque Monkey and the Argentine Tegu.
The Educational Pavilion is sponsored by Michigan Farm Bureau and Greenstone Farm Credit Services. While there, fairgoers have the opportunity to witness the live birth of an array of livestock at The Miracle of Life Exhibit. Another exhibit at the pavilion is the "Growing Up Foresters," which creates a deeper meaning of our forests and how its products benefit our everyday lives. Lastly, visitors to the pavilion won't want to miss cheese creations in the making by Cheese Carver Sarah Kaufmann.
The Skerbeck Entertainment Group will bring back their wide array of rides starting Monday at 5 p.m.
All midway entertainment at the U.P. State Fair is free apart from the rides, with general fair admission. Tickets can be purchased online at upstatefair.net.