Grounds Performers & Activities

Mitch Hider - Fair Emcee

Photo: Mitch Hider inside his magic jukebox

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Mitch Hider, also known as Whistling Mitch, has been performing at the Benton County Fair for more than 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 some of our activities and special contests such as Fair Food Eating. Stop by and say "hi"!

Radiance Works

Photo: Stiltwalker Radiance kissing man in a T-Rex dinosaur costume

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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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Bright Heart Circus

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Bright Heart Circus invites audiences to connect with their hearts through joyful displays of circus entertainment! This enchanting duo captivates the whole family with empowering show themes, variety circus magic, and their famous ten hula hoop talents.

Matt Baker Comedian Stunt show

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Matt Baker’s show is a unique combination of a hilarious

stand-up comedy and amazing stunts. His diverse skill set

has landed him 5 Guinness World Records.

His hip, energetic, comedy stunt show is action packed

with funny stories, audience participation and incredible

skills. His unique comfort level on stage sets the crowd at

ease and allows them to want to be involved in every

show.

With clever comedy and jaw dropping stunts like catching

a bowling ball on his head, spearing vegetables on spikes,

escaping handcuffs and juggling with his mouth, Matt’s

show rivals no other.

Jeff Martin Magician / Hypnosis

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Get ready to be dazzled by the one and only Jeff, who has been tickling funny bones and leaving audiences in awe for ages! With his unbeatable blend of hypnosis and magic, Jeff's performances are perfect for everyone - from kiddos to seniors. Whether it's a corporate event, fair, or any other shindig, Jeff's got you covered with his award-winning shows. His ultimate mission? To transport you to a world filled with timeless wonder and giggles galore. So, buckle up for a wild ride as Jeff takes you on an unforgettable journey!

TRACKLESS TRAIN

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All aboard our Benton County trackless train. Join in on all the fun and find the train station right out front of our Floral Courtyard. The train will run from 12pm-4pm and again from 5pm-9pm. No tickets needed.