Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
BIG BADGER FAIR
four DAYS RARE
PlattevIlle's Fine Program for Its
Annual FroIic, August 80
to September 2.
BARBECUE, RACING, VAUDEVILLE
Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, "Bet-
ter Babies" Contest, Kilties' Band
Among the Many Attractions
Record Crowd Expected.

There'll be no lack Of entertain
fment at Platteville's annual frolic
THE BIG BADGER FAIR-thls
year, according to the program
handed out by officials of the fair
association. Everything from an
absolutely free barbecue and
Horseshoe Pitching Tournament
to the famous Kilties' Band OF 22
musicians, is on the program which
is scheduled to run for four days
and four nights, August 80, 81,
September / and 2.
The Big Badger Fair is regarded
as one Of the biggest and best IN
the state and from all indications
the officials of the local association
are endeavoring to break a few
more records regarding attendance
and attractions.
One of the largest fair crowds
in the history of the city is expect
ed to pass through the gates at the
grounds when they open. Besides
the usual number Of high class free
attractions which have brought
thousands to- the city in other
years, the fair association has add
ed some new features which should
prove extremely attractive to VS.
itors.
The Horseshoe Pitching Tourn-
ament, scheduled to be held on
Wednesday, August 81, is only one
of the new features which has
been decided upon. The tourna-
ment is expected to attract nun
dreds of devotees of the barnyard
sport from all sections of this part
of the country, as worthwhile prlz-
es are to be given away to those
whose marks stand up well to the
front. Entry blanks may be had
on application.
Another feature that is schedul-
ed to prove exceedingly attractive
is a modern barbecue to be staged
on the second day, on Wednesday,
August 81, serving to begin at
II o'clock a. m. The meat seEved in
sandwiches to all who care to par
take will be cooked in Chicago and
shipped to the Big Badger Fair,
where it will be served from the
freless cookers, piping hot with
the original flavor intact. Every
person who visits the fair grounds
on Wednesday will be urged to
take advantage of the service
which will be given free. A sand
wich, a pickle, coffee or milk, as
Won like Is the wav the program
will read.
Besides, members of the fair as
ISOLATION, apparently dlsregardlng
everything in the way Of expenses,
announce that in addition to the
regular free attractions showing
during the day time, complete
high class vaudeville show has
been secured, which, it is expected,
will put more life, if possible, into
the night shows. The vaudeville
acts will be shown every evening,
starting Tuesday, in conjunc-
ton with the regular fair attrac-'
tons. The Brundage Carnival OF
~ cars. the finest Carnival on the
road, will grace the Midway.
Not sighting the tastes OF the
lovers of horse flesh, the fair man
agement has hung up purses total
ing $4,000, and this, with added
money, is expected to attract an
unusually large array Of trotters
and PAGERS. The racing is on the
program for the three days, start
ing Wednesday.
i, The famous Kilties' Band has
been secured at great expense and
will give regular concerts during
the afternoon and evening OF each
day. Murdoch J. Mcdonald, noted
conductor, will be with the musl-
clans, who carry also lady bag
pipe player and dancer. The mu-
steal feature is expected to be an
unusually good drawing card as
the band is known the world over
as one of the best.
Other attractions booked are:
The Ellis Nowlan troupe OF 8.
'equestrians and acrobatic COM
iques.
"The Story of the Hunt" an act
beautiful, comprising one horse,
four dogs and two people.
The Chester Acrobatic Troupe,
one of the finest in the work.
A"Better Babies" Contest is al
so on the program and entries are
coming in from all quarters.
The great amphitheatre is being
remodeled to accommodate the big
throng expected to attend the event
and the management has announc-
ed that portion of the seats will
be reserved in advance for those
who cannot attend early enough
to make reservation. Grand-Stand
seats are Is cents and for Reserved
seats, Is cents extra will be charg-
ed. Mail orders addressed to Big
Badger Fair will be taken care OF
in the order they are received when
accompanied with check or post Of
flee order and a self-addressed en-
velope.
A Children's Playground has al
so been arranged for the benefit OF
: those mothers who, bring the FAM
lily with them. The little ones may
be left at the playground which is