Strolling Performers

Sterling the Bubblesmith will be performing 11:00 am - 7:00 pm each day of fair.

Sterling Johnson began blowing bubbles with his hands more than 50 years ago. He developed his art into an act and has been sharing his love and wonder of bubbles with the public since 1999.

Sterling's performances have taken him throughout the United States, as well as in Dubai, Tokyo, Costa Rica, Mexico City, and the White House. He has appeared on several TV programs, and has provided bubble wrangling for TV commercials and for print ads.

Trained as an engineer and lawyer, he finds great satisfaction in offering the simple pleasures of bubbles for children and adults. "Bubbles are the one thing in my experience that consistently opens the door to people's hearts and imaginations, connecting them to their sense of joy and wonder, and I feel privileged to be present when this is happening."

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Mitch Hider, also known as Whistling Mitch, has been performing at the Benton County Fair for 40 years! Keep your eyes out for Mitch walking his invisible dog Roscoe or request a special song on his human jukebox. Mitch serves as the emcee for our special contests such as Fair Food Eating. Stop by and say "hi"!

Look up and be sure not to miss our resident stilt walker! Radiance Works brings grace and beauty to the Benton County Fair each year with her amazing stilt walking and gorgeous costumes.

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Strolling the fairgrounds will be Karen Quest as an Over the Top Stilt Character! Dubbed "America's Funniest Cowgirl," Karen Quest has been blazing a trail since 1998 with her one-woman award-winning original comedy act. A former circus girl with a BA in Theater from California State University in Northridge, Karen has performed for family audiences and county fairs in 25 states and 10 countries.

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