MADISON, Wis., April 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shane Adams, from the series Full Metal JoustingTM on HISTORY®, will be on site and in action at the Midwest Horse Fair®, from April 20th to the 22nd.
Attendees will be able to see Adams in full-contact jousting demonstrations presented by the Knights of Valour Jousting Troupe.
"Our fair's focus this year is to celebrate the critical role horses have played throughout history," says Rhonda Reese, executive director of the Midwest Horse Fair®. "Shane's appearance should be incredibly exciting and educational. He will be bringing to life a piece of the past that will capture the imagination of everyone who sees it."
What It's Worth Deadline Extended
The Midwest Horse Fair® is taking an antique road show and adding its own western twist. What's It Worth offers horsemen and non-horsemen alike the chance to discover the value of their western collectibles. Interested participants will need to submit materials by April 16th.
Mike and Gretchen Graham, contributors to Western Horseman Magazine, will be on-hand to determine the value of western collectibles before a live audience. The pair will be available to answer questions and share their extensive knowledge that comes from more than 20 years of buying and selling experience.
A limited number of items will be assessed each day, and selected participants will be assigned a time slot for the appraisal on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Calling All Mustaches!
The fu Manchu. The handlebar. The chevron. The horseshoe.
Do you have a mustache that turns heads? The Midwest Horse Fair is looking for them, large and small. Whether you're new to the facial hair experience or a longtime mustache aficionado, the mustache contest has something for everyone.
With categories like longest, handlebar, and artistic & creative, the contest welcomes mustaches of all kinds.
For $10 you can enter the contest and get a free entry into the 2012 Midwest Horse Fair®. The top three mustaches of each category will receive a cash prize.
Mustaches must be natural, so get a head start and start growing!
Head to www.MidwestHorseFair.com for more information.
About the Midwest Horse Fair®
The Midwest Horse Fair® is owned by the Wisconsin State Horse Council, Inc. All proceeds from the Fair are returned to the WSHC and are used to represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin, promote the equine through leadership, education, service and communication, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.
Full Metal JoustingTM and HISTORY® are trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC and are used with permission.
For more information or to set up an interview, contact Krista Ledbetter at 608-288-9000 ext. 972 or at kledbetter@kennedyc.com.