Welcome to the Fair! Dear Friends and Neighbors,
This year’s fair theme, “Wheelbarrow of Fun” celebrates the 75th anniversary of the John M. Studebaker wheelbarrow races. Hosted by the Placerville Kiwanis Club, this event is a proven crowd pleaser—we are lucky to have this unique event; not all county fairs have something that have such deep roots in their community’s history. We have made some updates this year and I am excited to share them. The Main Lawn layout will be a little different—with Budweiser Community Stage closer to the hill, providing natural seating while allowing for more activities on the lawn such as Circus Imagination, Live Stingray Encounter, plus other fun activities including “Hangtown Hammer Smash-a-Car.” American Legion is adding a Beer trailer next to the stage during evening concerts. Bands are playing on this stage all four nights, so no matter which night you choose to spend at the Fair, you will have the chance to enjoy a summer eve filled with music, laughter and dance. More fun this year includes Game Shows and YOU can be the star! Enter one of three Game Shows—“Not So Newlywed Game,”“Best Friend Challenge,” or “Father Knows Best”—See how well you really know each other. The games are hosted by our very own “Hannah not Vanna” and winners will receive $5 in “silver.” Check the daily schedule starting on page 30 for game times. Don’t want to enter? Come enjoy the challenges and laughs that these games will bring. Our Plein Air Painting competition has grown this year. Plein Air is used to describe the art of outdoor painting, capturing landscapes and views in natural light. Contestants will enjoy wine and cheese during the awards presentation. (Fruit punch will also be available.) California Highway Patrol and SamsTown Cyclery will host a Bike Rodeo near the Interactive Family Fun Zone, daily at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. An intricate course will be set. Helmets and bikes are provided. CHP and SamsTown Cyclery will be on hand throughout the Fair to answer questions, offer tips on bike tune-ups; please stop by to say “hi.” Not everything has changed, crowd favorite Humpz & Hornz Bullfest returns on Friday night at 8pm; plan to get there early—you don’t want to miss the fast action of Mutton Bustin’ at 6:30 sponsored by Doug Veerkamp Engineering. These fearless little members of our community climb on a sheep and hold on tight hoping for their eight second ride.
Double Platinum Barsotti Family Juice Company Jim&Maureen Carter Platinum G&O Body Shop, INC. Wirgler’s Horse Human Partnership - 2019 - Friends of Fair
You will find music playing on our many stages all day, every day— Red Hawk Stage next to the Tiki Bar; Mountain F Enterprises Stage near the Beer Tree; Budweiser Community Stage on the main lawn; and the Capital Stage beside the Capital Bar. In addition to music, Tyzen – Master Hypnotist and Magician returns; his show will leave your head spinning and your ribs hurting from laughter. Want to help local youth AND provide fresh, homegrown meat for your table? Saturday, the Junior Livestock Auction is a must attend part of Fair. Registration starts at the Livestock Barns at 9am. These kids work long and hard and it’s great watching our community come out to support them. We are looking forward to another successful auction for our future leaders! Thank you for your support. Last year, our First Annual Rubicon Jeep Jamboree Challenge was a big hit. Drivers tested their off-road skills on a track carefully set to mimic the challenges they’d face on the Rubicon Trail. I am excited that they are returning for Year Two! It’s a great family event hosted by El Dorado County Parks & Trails, Rubicon Trail Foundation and Jeepers Jamboree held in the Grandstands on Father’s Day at 2pm. The Legends of El Dorado will again return to the Budweiser Community Stage on Sunday to close out Fair. We are lucky to have many talented local legends that got “bigger than El Dorado County” coming home to play. This is my 18th year working at my hometown Fair and I am grateful to continue the tradition of family fun. Welcome to the 2019 Fair!
Gold El Dorado Savings Bank Breaker Glass Co. Inc. Lake Oaks Mobile Home Community, Inc. Sun Ridge Systems Brian & Lori Veerkamp
Silver Elder Options, Inc. Loren-Kathleen Sturgeon, Realtor® Coldwell Banker Sun Ridge Slate Creek Animal Hospital Sunny Oak Farm Bronze Cold Springs Dental, Madeline Majer, DDS Double Diamond Tack & Feed
Marilyn Goff, Realtor Robert’s Mobile Auto & Marine Repair
Thank You to our Friends!
Yours Truly, Jody Gray CEO, El Dorado County Fair
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2019 El Dorado County Fair
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