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Sunday, August 22, 1999
By GUY PRIEL Journal Staff Writer NEW ULM -- Dozens of people from all corners of Brown County took advantage of the mild weather on Saturday to enjoy the food, entertainment and exhibits on the third day of the Brown County Fair, which concludes today. Although it was family day, the threatening rain clouds may have kept patrons away for most of the afternoon, but the excitement of the midway started drawing children as the clouds gave way to sunshine mid-afternoon. Children, such as 8-year-old Aaron Miller of rural Comfrey, enjoyed an afternoon of games at Gameworld, a variety of over-sized games just as joust, human darts and bungee running. "It's really fun to use the giant boxing gloves to try to knock down other people," he said. For 11-year-old Terry Irtthem of Burnsville, it was an opportunity to visit the one-room schoolhouse on the fairgrounds to see what life was like when his grandmother was growing up. "My grandmother told me about the schools she attended as a girl and she brought me here to the fairgrounds to see the example they have," he said. Throughout the afternoon, patrons were treated to the dancing talents of Just for Kix, the singing talents of the Northside Dutchman and Bob Novatny and Gene Bertrand. Under another tent, patrons were treated to a magical comedy show with "The Magic Man" Tim Gabrielson of Minneapolis, who performed a variety of card tricks. Gabrielson, who has performed on television, has been practicing magic full time for about seven years, but he has been involved in learning magic since he was in college 10 years ago. "I was performing in a variety of comedy clubs while in college and have just recently started performing on television," he said. "That is good because it gives me national recognition, which is what I need." There are many techniques involved in being able to perform his tricks for an audience, but it is something hat he has not quite perfected yet. "You never perfect it," he said. "I am still learning. It is a lifelong process." Today, which is County Day, will feature an antique tractor parade, a horse show, a performance by the Concord Singers and 4-H premier showmanship. The gates open at 10 a.m.
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