September 20-21, 2008
FAIR LOCATION
Fort Collins, Colorado

FAIR SCHEDULE

FAIR HOURS
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

FAIR ADMISSION
$5/day, Kids under 12 free
Tickets at the entrance

2007 Inspiring Statistics
Exhibitors 175 — SOLD OUT
Attendees 9574
Workshops 50
Volunteers 234
ONLY 230 lbs of trash
392,552.74 lbs of CO2 offset
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Saturday
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11:00 |
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Matt Campbell & His Bottom Line Band
Playing for the second time at the fair, Matt Campbell is a singer/songwriter steeped in the tradition of folk and old country.
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12:00 |
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Keynote Speaker, Michael Schuman Economic and Author
The Small Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating the Global Competition and Going Local: Creating Self-Reliant Communities in the Global Age
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1:00 |
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Horsetooth Mountain Rangers
The Rangers return for their third performance at the fair, representing The Colorado Bluegrass Music society. Their music always proves to be infectious with fair crowds.
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2:00 |
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Keynote Speaker, Amy Goodman Author and Host of Democracy Now!
A national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on 500 radio and television stations in North America.
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3:15 |
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Guest Speaker, Joshua Tickell
Author and Filmmaker Biodiesel America and From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank
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4:00 |
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Groupo Azatlan
Latin style music, including Boleros, Cumbias, Corridos, Rancheras, Tex-Mex, and Latin Jazz. A Kick-off performance, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15-October 15.
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Sunday
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10:00 |
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Bikram Yoga Demonstration
Bring your yoga mat and practice along with us. What great way to start the day.
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12:00 |
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Keynote Speaker, Peggy O'Mara
Publisher of
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1:00 |
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Atomic Pablo Swings
A four piece jazz and blues band lead by the sounds of swing guitars.
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2:00 |
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Keynote Speaker, John Fielder
Photographer, and Preservationist
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3:00 |
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Motorhome
Fort Collins Rock and Roll
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4:00 |
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8-trac
Edgy Modern Funk, Fronted by vocal sensation Chantel Mead.
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5:00 |
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Dubskin
Creating a new version of the familiar sounds of roots, dub and dancehall reggae.
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The Side Stage This area is designated for creative energy, thoughts and ideas that people want to share with others. There is a loose schedule of events, which includes Spoken Word, Open Mic Sessions, Slam Poetry, etc.
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1 - 1:30 |
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Traditional Andean Music with Oscar Santillan
Saturday
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11 - 11:30 |
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Ancient Solar Wisdom of Stone Circles
Many Ancient cultures left us stone circles. These circles hold wisdoms that can help humanity to reconnect to the understanding of how Solstices, Equinoxes, Analema, Yin Yang, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Coriolis effect all fit into sustainable living through Solar Design. Saturday
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3 - 4:00 |
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Sustainable Style: A Second Hand Fashion Show
Hosted and coordinated by Lauren Morgan this event features recycled fashion from area thrift stores and showcases the repurposed and eco-friendly fashions of various local designers with DJ Tera Fukahara.
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Main Stage EmCee David "Minister Server" Tavares
Minister Server has dedicated 25 years to the development, growth and preservation of Hip Hop culture. In 2005, Minister Server founded HIPHOP Ministries, Inc., a multi-faith ministry that utilizes Hiphop Kulture to "enlighten, inspire and empower" people to discover their divine purpose.
Special announcements about the Fair will be made throughout the day. If you have a question about the Fair or need to make an announcement, please feel free to approach the stage for assistance.
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