About the Extra Special Showcase

Parker Mednikow and Josie Todd, each with special needs siblings, teamed up in 2022 to create a magical experience: a display of talent by people with special needs, not emphasizing competition, but camaraderie and joy.

After coordinating with Mid-South Fair executives, contacting special needs centers, designing registration forms, and planning the show down to the last cue, the duo launched the first Extra Special Showcase on September 28th, 2022. The program only grew from there.

Two years later, the Third Annual Extra Special Showcase was another huge success, carrying the legacy of the showcase even further. While we begin preparation for year four, we hope to see you either on-stage or cheering from the audience next time the Mid-South Fair rolls into town!