120th Wapping Fair

      Presented by the South Windsor Jaycees Foundation, Inc. A new year...a new fair! Roderick Russell-fire eater and sword swallower, Circus Stella's Jayna Lee and Adam Lowe-Acrobatics, Trapeze and Bed of Nails, Racing Pigs and Ducks!

2012 Wapping Fair Entertainment

Printable Schedule

General Entertainment  

Pig and Duck Races
racing pigs
Friday-Sunday

These awkward but cute and cuddly racing pigs and ducks fascinate spectators. Real crowd pleasers, these natural comedians bolt from the starting gate and race around the track snorting and squealing, stubby legs churning and curly tails sailing along behind.

Racing Ducks

Doodlebugs
Doodlebugs

Friday, September 8
6:00- 11:00

Saturday, September 9
3:00-11:00

Doodlebugs are back by popular demand!

A doodlebug is a truck that has been modified to give it pulling power. The machines compete to see who can drag the heaviest load on a stone boat three feet in one continuous motion.



Circus Stella
Jayna Lee

Saturday-Sunday

Circus Stella, starring Jayna Lee and Adam Lowe, is packed with the excitement only the circus can bring to town! They'll be strolling through the lanes on their stilts. Be sure to see the show this year, featuring the aerial acrobatics of Jayna Lee on both static trapeze and aerial silks. Adam Lowe will amaze you as he shows off his fire-eating skills. There will be juggling, balancing, acrobatics and stunts presented with light-hearted family-friendly comedy. Don't miss their death-defying bed of nails finale and see what they do with an average bowling ball. (Hint: Neither of them can actually bowl!) Stick around to say hi and let Adam and Jayna charm you into running away with the circus!

Baymont Inn & Suites
Accommodations Sponsor
860-643-1864
Special rate for all of September by mentioning the Wapping Fair.


Roderick Russell

 

Saturday-Sunday

One of only 50 living sword swallowers in the entire world, Roderick Russell has been described as strangely sophisticated, successfully blending suggestion and psychology with his own personal mind-over-body techniques. Roderick also deftly navigates deep into the minds of the audience to create the most personal and profound type of theater experience. Call him a sword swallower. Call him a mentalist. ABC News calls him a "rare find."

Baymont Inn & Suites
Accommodations Sponsor
860-643-1864
Special rate for all of September by mentioning the Wapping Fair.

Ed the Wizard
Ed the Wizard

Saturday, September 8
12:00-8:00
Sunday, September 9
11:00-6:00

Look for Ed the Wizard as he's strolling around the fairgrounds. He provides magical, mystical, mayhem for everyone's entertainment.

www.edthewizard.com



Ronald McDonald
Ronald McDonald

Sunday, September 9, 2:00-4:00

Bring the kids out to enjoy our Ronald McDonald visit. Look for Ronald as he makes his way through the fairgrounds. Ronald McDonald is sponsored by McDonald's Rte. 5 in South Windsor.

 

 

Music  

James MacPherson
James MacPherson


Thursday, September 6, 7:00-8:00

James MacPherson is a local 16-year-old singer/songwriter who has already been writing, recording and performing his original material for over three years. This talented South Windsor High School student regularly performs solo or with one of his bands at major events around Connecticut. For more information about James, visit jamesmacphersonmusic.com.

Bonsai Trees
Bonsai Trees

Thursday, September 6, 8:00-9:00

Bonsai Trees is an original indie punk rock trio from South Windsor and Glastonbury, Connecticut. They recently performed at The Ray Beller's All-Star Benefit Jam to raise money for music scholarships to help kids who want to pursue a musical career. For live videos, go to www.youtube.com/bonsaitreesband.

James Cryan - bass and backing vocals
James MacPherson - lead vocals and guitar
Nick Sokol - drums

J.C. & the Vipers
JC & the Vipers

Friday, September 7, 7:00-10:00

Taking a BITE out of BAD music! They'll have you tappin' your feet to a familiar beat in no time! Guaranteed to inject your soul with sweet Rock 'n' Roll and leave you full of Rhythm and Blues.



Unprepared
 Unprepared

Friday, September 7, 7:00-10:00

Six-man team, we've been writing and playing our own material around the state....hoping to get our sound out there. It's an inspired mix of 90's alternative, with hints of classic/southern rock/jam band vibes and moments of 70's and 80's flair....and, once in awhile, an epic ballad.

Iron-Y
Iron-Y

Saturday, September 8, 2:30-4:00

Iron-y is an original alternative rock band from South Windsor, Connecticut. These South Windsor High School students have been performing for over two years at local events and venues. For more information and live videos, go to www.iron-y.com.

Andrew Carey- lead guitar
Travis Gorman- bass and vocals
James MacPherson- lead vocals and guitar
Jack Tedone- drums

Slug Nickel Band
Slug Nickel Band

Saturday, September 8, 6:00-9:00

The Slug Nickel Band is a Connecticut based comic/blue grass/country/folk/rock band that has been performing in the greater Hartford area since 1999. Full-blown bar band with a unique and diverse repertoire ranging from rock, blues and reggae to Motown and calypso, Texas swing and old time blue grass. Throw in some Irish drinking songs and serve it up with a comic delivery and you have a sound that is the signature of the SLUG NICKEL BAND.

Johnny I Band
Johnny I Band


Saturday, September 8, 7:15-10:00

Singer/guitarist and songwriter, John Ingrassia has been playing guitar for over twelve years. He has developed a blues style all his own by studying the styles of BB King, Doyle Bramhall and Jeff Pitchell.



Paul Tyler
Paul Tyler Band Logo

Sunday, September 9, 12:00-3:00

The Paul Tyler Band is a three-piece band with members Mark Rabuffo on bass, John Stalegaon on drums and Paul Tyler on guitar and vocals. They have been generating energy, excitement, and emotion everywhere they perform, playing songs by artists such as, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, ZZ Top, Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band, Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and many more.

Korey Brodsky Band
Korey Brodsky Band

Sunday, September 9, 3:00-5:00

The Korey Brodsky Band performs both original and traditional bluegrass with virtuoso instrumental playing and compelling trio harmonies. The band features 13-year-old Korey Brodsky who won 1st place in the adult mandolin category (the first junior ever to win adult) and 3rd place in the adult guitar at the 2012 Roxbury Pickin and Fiddlin contest. The band is currently playing local venues and festivals in Connecticut and New York and was selected as the host band for the 2012 Jo Val Bluegrass Festival Open Mic Showcase.

www.reverbnation.com/thekoreybrodskyband

Korey Brodsky-guitar/mandolin
Dick Neal-mandolin/guitar
Josh Cohen-banjo
Andrea Asprelli-fiddle
Rick Brodsky-bass

guitar

 

 


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