Children’s Imagination Station Schedule of Events
Other Activities Scheduled Throughout the Park
The Skyriders
The Auburn CityFest Committee is proud to welcome New York entertainers The Skyriders! to this year’s festival. These professional trampoline acrobats
have performed for every team in the NBA and at various carnivals and festivals. Headed by Ken Kovach, three time National Trampoline Champion and current
Guinness World Record holder, The Skyriders! are a group of highly talented acrobats and entertainers. Often referred to as "the best trampoline show in
the industry" they will amaze you with aerial stunts and maneuvers at over 26 feet in the air! Their world class competitive trampoline routines and show
stopping maneuvers feature snow skis, snowboards, wakeboards, ball tossing and even Ken's Guinness World Record Hula Hoop routine. Ken draws gasps from
the crowd with his front-drop poses followed by his death defying "neck breaker" and laughter with his hilarious, sky high finale. Ken Kovach and The
Skyriders! are full-on, full-throttle entertainment at its best! For more information about The SkyRiders visit www.theskyriders.com
Farmer Jason
The Auburn CityFest Committee is proud to announce a new edition to Auburn CityFest 2010. This year’s entertainment will feature the 2009 Emmy Award
Winner for Best Children’s Program in the Mid-South Region, Jason Ringenberg, also known as Farmer Jason. Farmer Jason wasn’t always a farmer. His
singing and entertaining career began as the front man for Jason and the Scorchers, a fusion of punk and country band that secured his place country
music history. With tour dates all over the map, Ringenberg spent a lot of time away from his two little girls. He did not want his girls growing up
without their dad singing to them, so he created a CD they could enjoy while he was touring. Ringenberg and his family live on a farm in Bon Aqua,
Tenn. so he created a fun family record about farming and farm animals called A Day on the Farm with Farmer Jason. Released purely for fun Jason was
satisfied hearing his daughters singing along, but what started out as a family project soon exploded into worldwide family-fun craze. His lively,
interactive performances with catchy hooks and subtle lesson on ecology have won him praise from USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, New York Magazine,
Parents Choice and many other publications. Farmer Jason’s performance is sure to educate children and also keep them entertained while singing along
to his upbeat, instantly memorable lyrics! For more information about Famer Jason visit www.FarmerJason.com
Bama Air Dogs
For the last decade, Gary Shockley and the Bama Air Dogs from Ashville, Ala. have been performing their High Flying Disc Dog
Shows for many fans including Atlanta Falcons Football and Birmingham Barons Baseball. Gary Shockley and his Bama Air Dogs are
two time winning National Canine Disc Champions and the United States Disc Dog National Champions.
Crowds will love these aerial acrobatic, disc catching dare dogs! They will sure keep audiences on their feet while soaring
into their hearts. Don’t miss this fun-filled event filled with barks and laughs.
Story Maker
The Auburn CityFest committee is proud to welcome Savannah entertainer Sean Driscoll, better known as the Storymaker, to this year’s
festival. Driscoll has always been a hit at CityFest! He entertains audiences with his storytelling, acting and musical talents. He has
performed at many festivals, schools and theatres all over the country. His show is original and highly entertaining. This year’s show is
themed "The Circus". For more information about the Story Maker, please visit www.storymaker.com
Gamma Phi Beta Carnival
The Gamma Phi Beta sorority will be sponsoring a carnival at CityFest 2010! Like past years, they will have traditional carnival games, face painting,
and much, much more! All money raised will be donated to charity. Gamma Phi Beta supports Camp Fire USA which is a non-profit youth development organization.
Tone Tone the Clown
Anthony Taylor, better known as Tone Tone the Clown, will be attending Auburn CityFest 2010 presented by the Opelika-Auburn News. He is a resident
of Prattville, Ala. but travels all over the country making appearances. Taylor chose his clown identity after his late grandfather’s childhood nickname.
He is well-known for his outstanding stilt skills. He recently competed in the World Clown Association Convention in Albuquerque, N.M. and won third
place! The Auburn CityFest committee is proud to welcome this world renowned stilt walking clown to this year’s event. Tone Tone will be roaming the
park with plenty of balloons and smiles for the whole family. Don’t miss the talented Tone Tone the Clown.
ArtFest Tent
This tent, with activities taught by Cari Philen, ArtFest tent coordinator, and students of AU Professor Sara Hand (Art Department),
offers children attending Auburn CityFest an opportunity to participate in educational and entertaining art projects. Projects will include newspaper hats,
straw and loom weaving, face painting, and paper flowers.
Jubilee Farms Pony Rides
This year, CityFest will have a total of 10 ponies on two carousels for children to ride all day. The Jubilee Farms ponies are very gentle with children and LOVE to be petted! FREE Rides
will be going on throughout the day of the festival. The ponies will be located in the Children’s Imagination Station behind the SkyRiders show. Kids are sure to love these adorable, lovable animals!
Children’s Art Exhibition
Auburn Junior High School art students will present their work throughout the Children’s Art Exhibition area of CityFest. These students have been creating
artworks throughout the school year under the instruction of art educator, Betsy Logan. Students have been working in a multitude of media and techniques
such as drawing and painting, digital media and printmaking. This exhibition is one of the highlights of CityFest in which students share their knowledge
and experience visually while acknowledging their role in the Auburn community.
Mutt Strut
Join your friends from the Lee County Humane Society for Mutt Strut 2010. Mutt Strut is a 5K race for people and their canine companions. The
event will be held Saturday, April 24 at beautiful Kiesel Park and will kick off the 10th Anniversary of Auburn CityFest. The race begins promptly
at 7 a.m. Pre-registration is available and registration will also be held the day of the event at 6 a.m. The fee is $15 per person. A special
family discount is also available. The family discount is $15 for the first person and $5 per additional family member. All proceeds will go
directly to benefit the animals of the Lee County Humane Society. To register, please download the application below or for additional information,
please contact the Lee County Humane Society at 821-3222.
2010 Mutt Strut Registration Form
