Dear Prospective Entertainers, Speakers and Demonstrators,

Portage County is honored to organize the 2014 Farm Technology Days, hosted by Blue Top Farms 5613 County Road HH and Feltz Family Farms Stevens Point, WI

Farm Technology Days (FTD) is an agricultural exhibition demonstrating and promoting diverse agriculture and agri-business innovation. Attendees are introduced to the latest agriculture technology, research and practical application of technological developments for farms and businesses of various sizes and enterprise types. There will be informational and interactive tents to provide an opportunity to educate and entertain attendees, along with field demonstrations and equipment and product displays. The show is expected to bring upwards of 60,000 people to Portage County. For more information go to

The Family Living Tent will feature a large stage that will present entertainment, speakers and educational presentations and demonstrations. As an educational event we hope to have individuals and/or groups share their talents and expertise on topics related to performing arts, local history, health, consumer related topics and much more. Programs will be scheduled in 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 1 hour increments, depending on the type of entertainment, or needs of your group. Entertainment will be featured on the stage from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm daily.

If you and/or your group are interested in participating in the Family Living Tent at the 2014 Farm Technology Days, please return the enclosed application by February 1, 2014. The application information will assist us in our planning and also for press releases. If you are selected you will be contacted to confirm and arrange further details by March 15, 2014.

We hope you are interested in being part of this event and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

UW-Extension Portage County

Family Living Committee

1462 Strongs Ave

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Entertainer/Speaker/Demonstrator Application

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days - August 12-14, 2014

Blue Top Farms 5613 County Road HH and Feltz Family Farms5796 Porter Drive

Stevens Point, WI

Programs will be scheduled in 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 1 hour increments, depending on the type of entertainment, or needs of your group. Entertainment will be featured on the stage from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm daily. Please let us know the amount of time needed for your presentation. Sound system will be provided and staffed by professionals.

Final selection of entertainment presentations will be made by the Family Living Tent Committee by March 15. Those selected will be notified and will receive a contract and further information.

Name of Participant, individual or group: ______

Contact Person: ______

Address: ______

Phone: (Home)______(Cell)______

E-mail Address______

Website

Comments:

Length of Entertainment: ______30 minutes ______45 minutes ______1 hour

Would you be willing to perform your more than once? ______Yes ______No

Are you willing to perform for gratis? ______Yes ______No (Cost of performance ______)

Number of people in entertainment, or present group: ______

Approx. Setup/Take down time: ______

Please return your completed application by February 1, 2014 to:

UW-Extension Portage County

Family Living Committee

1462 Strongs Ave

Stevens Point, WI 54481