Shows

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For the 2016 season, Adventureland features the following live shows:

2016 Shows

Brad Weston Experience logo.

• Brad Weston Experience - comedy juggling show
• Live Local Solo Artists - various musical acts
• Magic and Comedy Review - Ben Ulin's magic show
• Royal Hanneford Circus

Other Entertainment:

• Bier Garten - nine TVs showing sports during the day.
• July 4th special entertainment (fireworks and music).
• Street Characters
  • Tall Uncle Sam - appears on Main Street in the morning (Brad Weston).
  • Tall Elvis - appears on Main Street in the morning (Brad Weston).
  • Park mascot Characters Bernie and Heather.

Stage Locations

• Chapel - church building near Iowa Farm
• Coca-Cola Cafe
• Iowa Beer and Wine Shop
• Sheriff Sam's Saloon

Extinct Shows

Here are some of the shows that existed in the past:

• A Salute to Iowa Music
• Adventures on Ice
• Adventureland Band
• Boys Rock
• Celebrate Freedom
• Chinese Acrobats of Tapei
• Chinese National Acrobats
• Dolphin Sea Lion Show
• Family Fun Zone
• KJJY Radio Booth
• Outlaw Gulch Stage
• Rootin' Tootin' Wild West Review
• Unbelievable Magic and Mysteries

Photos

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  Band in 2007.