Mini whinnies can be heard on the fairgrounds this year as the new attraction prances out onto the pulling arena. The miniature horses have maximum power when harnessed in pairs to a pulling pallet of cinderblocks. These cute and mild-mannered playthings turn into forces of unnatural power as the fire in their eyes matches the steam shooting from their nostrils. Look deeply into their champion eyes, widened with determination to pull until a superior strength has been proved.
   Great things come in these small packages and their handlers have their hands full just getting them to the starting position. From there, as a bullet from a white-hot muzzle, they bound and lunge down the track, dragging a load as though it floats on the dusty clouds billowing behind them in their wake. At last, after cinderblocks have been added and added, making the pallet-load of stone sink deep into the dirt, the miniature horses pull against their harnesses, urging the mighty load forward in a feat more of will than of sweat. Who will pull the heaviest load this year? How many heroes will be made in the field of honor? Count the hooves and divide by four.

Buffalo Barfield's "Unherd" of Entertainment

   Welcome to Possum Holler, USA!
   Howdy, Hi there, friends & neighbors! Welcome to the world of possum holler! If you're looking for the "most fun you can have with your shoes on" just come see the performance and see what all the fuss is about! What makes this show special? The audience is always involved! Unique costumes and stage props (children love 'em)! Down home, family-oriented comedy! A wide variety of music, all performed live!
   This show is one of the Southeast's premier comedy and variety entertainment acts. Country, Pop, Bluegrass, 50's Rock 'n' Roll, 60's Motown and Beach music, the hilarious costume character "P. Doodle Possum," and stage props, mixed with some unbelievable slapstick comedy make this the show one you don't want to miss!
   Buffalo and his "Possum Holler Playhouse" will both delight your musical senses and tickle your funny bone as they share a Saturday night scene. See the "Possum Holler" website at BuffaloBarfield.comfor photos and for fun.

"Magical John" Strolling Magician

Don't worry! Whether he's producing objects out of thin air, juggling just about anything, or flying high over New York State on stilts, Magical John's many talents entertain and amaze audiences young and old. A performance by Magical John creates fun and excitement at any event, and there's real magic in the smiles and laughter he brings to people everywhere. When defying gravity and logic isn't enough, there's only one man for the job! Magical John! See his bio and blog on his website at http://magicaljohn.com/shows.htm

The "Sing" will be just that this year as the program returns to its original meaning, audience participation. A sheet of music lyrics will be provided for those attending and the songs sung as requested by the audience.

Those attending are encouraged to share their cupboards with the Whitney Point Food Pantry and bring in a non-perishable item(s) for donation to the "Pantry." Also accepted are items for babies, including diapers. Receptacles and attendants will be on hand for the items.