September 18, 2013

Greetings!

Portage County is honored and excited to organize the 2014 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, August 12 – 14, hosted by Blue Top Farms and Feltz Family Farms.

Farm Technology Days (FTD) is a 3-day agricultural exhibition demonstrating and promoting diverse agriculture and agri-business innovation. There are also displays, educational activities, entertainment, and merchandise for the entire family. Farm and non-farm families interested in agriculture attend the show with more than 60,000 people expected to visit FTD 2014. More information, including additional applications, can be found at by clicking the Exhibitors Link.

The Family Living Committee of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc. – Portage County, invites you to apply to entertain, educate, and/or demonstrate for our guests on the 16’ x 32’ stage in the Family Living Tent. We are looking for individuals and groups to provide age and family appropriate humorous acts, vocal & instrumental music, along with demonstrations and presentations 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 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. The sound system will be provided and operated by professionals. To apply, please complete andreturn the enclosed application by February1, 2014.

Due to time limitations, we will review all applications and select those that we believe will be most interesting, enjoyable, and beneficial for the expected audience. We will notify you by March 15, 2014 of our decision. Additional guidance for the selected applicants will also be provided at that time.
We hope you are interested in being part of FTD 2014 and look forward to hearing from you!

Please contact Sherry Daniels at (715)346-1316 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Family Living Committee

UW-Extension Portage County

1462 Strongs Ave

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Family Living Tent Stage Application

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days - August 12-14, 2014

Blue Top Farms and Feltz Family Farms

Individual or Group Name: ______

Contact: ______

Address: ______

Phone: (Daytime)______(Evening)______

E-mail Address______Website______

Additional needs: ______
Performance time: ______30 minutes ______45 minutes ______1 hour

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

Are you willing to perform for gratis? ______Yes ______No; Performance fee: ______

Number of people in group: ______Approx. Setup/Take down time: ______

Please briefly explain your stage performance/presentation/demonstration: (Continue on the reverse side of this form if additional space is needed.) ______
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Please return your completed application by February 1, 2014 to:

UW-Extension Portage County

Family Living Committee

1462 Strongs Ave

Stevens Point, WI 54481