Welcome to the Big Butler Fair July 1st- July 9th 2011 9 Days of Games, Food, Animals, Concerts and Fun

2011 Daily Attractions

Sea Lion Splash

This show is the only traveling sea lion show in the United States. Squalus, Inc. ensures that the sea lions have more square footage of water per animal in the show than most sea lions have in the zoos. The animals' welfare and comfort is always placed first. Their transportation was designed specifically for the maximum comfort of the sea lions.

The natural exhibit is presented in a tropical setting with rocks, palm trees, waterfalls, foliage and two pools. One pool where the sea lions can be observed under water and one pool outside with a top view. The exhibit is situated so that the animals can be viewed from all sides during the show and also during breaks. Marco and Philip Peters have been recognized by millions of people for their always unique and exciting shows and exhibits. Let us invite you to their latest unique creation the Sea Lion Splash Show.

Showtime! Surfer Joe, trainer and host of the show, takes you through a thirty-minute spell binding show where he brings out the natural comedic behavior of these animals. These behaviors include in and out of water actions, balancing, catching and retrieving objects, handstands, dancing, singing and interaction with the audience. The show is geared around educating the audience on the habits and nature of the sea lions with a lot of comedy thrown in. Sea lions are natural performers and will ad lib without prompting, stealing the show with their cute mischief. The finale of the show provides the audience a magical moment with a close sea lion encounter. Whether Showtime or not, sea lions will continuously provide entertainment by being their natural selves.

As seen on NBC's Last Comic Standing, with over 25 years as a professional entertainer, Tom Crowl makes a lasting impression with his ventriloquit act. You don't miss this years performance at the Big Butler Fiar

His show has opened concerts for Rodney Atkins, America, Chubby Checker, the Drifters and other legends of Rock n' Roll. He has entertained internationally at five star resorts. Tom can often be seen making audiences laugh at shows for corporations, associations, civic groups, county fairs, performing arts centers, colleges, resorts and other diverse venues.

Enjoy the best in carnival rides and state-of-the-art equipment for the ultimate in amusement presented by Powers Great American Midways

Carnival rides and games open daily at 1:00pm

The Big Butler Fair presents Barnyard Express daily shows.

The Barnyard Show is a mobile educational farm center complelty self-contained and includes a sound system. In 1993, John "Farmer John" Forshee developed the mobile educational farm center, entitled "Barnyard Express." Animals include a miniature horse, calf, sheep, goat, pig, and of course Farmer John's dog "Smudge."

The Big butler Fair petting zoo features a combination of domestic animals and some wild species that are docile enough to touch and feed.

The petting zoo is extremely popular with small children, who will often feed the animals.

Syria Shrine Clowns performing daily

National Chainsaw Carving Champion Denny Beach

Come see Dennis Beach chainsaw carving artist who can guarantee a non-stop, chain-saw screamin’, saw-dust flyin’, scrap wood zingin’, action packed, crowd drawing show!

Learn more at the Dennis Beach Carvings Website