Dupage County Fair

Press Releases for the 2008 DuPage County Fair

Dock Dogs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Brian Sharenow

Phone: 708-485-9230

Email: brian.sharenow@dockdogs.com

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THE DUPAGE COUNTY FAIR WILL FEATURE THE HIGH FLYING ACTION OF DOCKDOGS®

JULY 23^rd - 27^th

MEDINA, OH. This year's Dupage County Fair will be host to the high flying action of DockDogs®, the independent governing and sanctioning body for dock jumping and dock diving canine performance sports. The exciting and crowd drawing action will be taking place at the Dupage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton , IL , so make sure to take advantage of this week-long event by experiencing the fastest growing sport for canines in North America .

Throughout the week DockDogs® will present the Big Air® Wave competition accompanied by an Extreme Vertical® and Speed Retrieve® competition for both competitors and spectators to enjoy. The Big Air® competition features dogs running down a 40' dock and diving into a pool of water after an object, in which they are electronically judged for the length of their jump. The Extreme Vertical® competition is a 'High Jump' for the dogs as they each lunge to snag a 'bumper' suspended in the air. With each grab, the height increases in 2-inch increments until only one dog is crowned king. Rounding out the action is the newest form of competition known as Speed Retrieve® where the dogs are put on the clock to see how fast they can run down the dock, jump into the water, swim to the end of the pool and retrieve an object which is held by a modified extender arm.

The competitions are open to any and everyone. Teams are made up of one dog and one handler. Your canine must be 6 months or older to be eligible. Canines of any breed, size or shape are welcomed. Not only is the competition open to all types of canines, but also handlers above the age of 7 are welcomed. We even have a Junior Handler class for those who are between the ages of 7-14.

So if you or anyone you know has a dog that likes the water, gets along with other dogs and enjoys a good chew toy, this event is for you! Pre-registration is available by logging onto www.dockdogs.com, or you can register on-site at the beginning of each day. The website will also provide an up-to-date schedule and general information on all DockDogs® affiliated events.

DockDogs® is the independent governing and sanctioning body for regional, national and international dock jumping performance sports. DockDogs® establishes the rules and standards of the sport, tracks results and records and supports and promotes the growth of its athletes, events, spectators, and sponsors. For additional information visit www.dockdogs.com

Justin Stein

Local talent joins high school musical phenomenon Corbin Bleu on Summer Tour

Justin Stein, after one week of graduating from New Trier High School finds himself in LA pursuing his dream. A resident of Glencoe, IL, Justin will be opening for Corbin Bleu on his 2008 Summer Tour! Justin has gained interest from some of Hollywood's top executives, specifically at companies affiliated with Disney. Justin's music, a fusion of pop, rock, and R&B, is electrifying and high energy. With exciting up-tempo's like “Leave It On The Floor,” “Loose Control,” and “Don’t Be Playin With My Heart,” Justin is sure to have the audience on their feet while charismatic and melodic ballads such as “Sweetest Girl” and “Ill Never Look Away (Hey Girl)” are sure to warm the hearts of many. Visit Justin at http://www.justinstein.com/ or www.myspace.com/justinsteinmusic.

BIO CORBIN SUMMER TOUR

Justin Stein is ecstatic to be a part of Corbin Bleu’s 2008 Summer Tour! A 17 year old singer, actor, dancer, composer, and exciting performer from Chicago IL, Justin loves being onstage and in the studio. He is currently working on his debut solo album scheduled to drop in late 2008! Visit just at www.myspace.com/justinsteinmusic or his website http://www.justinstein.com/ to hear some of his Tracks.

Onstage since the age of 5, Justin has had a variety of performance experiences that range from serious theatre to pop vocal concerts. Justin’s most recent performance was onstage at Lincoln Center, where he joined a prestigious cast in a production of “Camelot”. This production was aired as a PBS special. Working with Gabriel Byrne, Christopher Lloyd, Fran Drescher, Stacey Keach, and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra is an experience he will never forget.

Over the past few years, Justin has performed in many different venues around the Chicago area. Some of the highlights are: sharing the stage with Patti LuPone in “Gypsy” at the Ravinia Festival, portraying Dickon in Porchlight Theatre’s “The Secret Garden,” as well as Younger Brother in “Ragtime,” performing in “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire, and performing two different times at Symphony Center. When Justin was ten, he sang on the Rosie O’ Donnell show.

Justin has had the pleasure of meeting with and capturing the interest of The Disney Channel Film /TV Executives and he looks forward to working with them later this summer.

His songs will be featured on Radio Disney this summer so he hopes you tune in and enjoy his music.

Justin has been working on his solo album for a year and a half. His music is a fusion of Pop/Rock/R&B. Justin is very excited to share his work so don’t forget to check out his myspace, http://www.myspace.com.justinsteinmusic/ or his website http://www.justinstein.com/ for all information on Justin’s appearances, performances, music, and more!