LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Horse Council is hosting its third annual “Equine and Wine” January Jamboree, a horse expo and entertainment event on Saturday, Jan. 19.

The event will take place in Fritch Hall in the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., from 2 to 9 p.m.

Admission is free for the public.

The Equine and Wine event networks local equestrians with businesses, events and vendors as well as provides educational information for children and adults alike.

This year’s Equine and Wine event will feature food and drinks, wine tasting, a tack swap, raffles, live entertainment and many other fun things for kids and their parents to do and see.

Vendors include many different horse groups and clubs, boarding and training facilities, tack stores, local businesses and kid areas.

There will also be educational talks. The speaking schedule is as follows:

– 3 p.m.: Equine assisted therapy.
– 4 p.m.: Hoof care and maintenance.
– 5 p.m.: Back Country Horsemen.
– 6 p.m.: Westside Community Equestrian Park.
– 7 p.m.: Vet topic or trail riding.

The Lake County Horse Council’s mission is to support the horse industry in Lake County.

The council puts on safety events such as Stay Safe, provides educational scholarships to young equestrians, hosts social events and serves as liaison for equine advocacy with local government agencies.

It also sponsors the Horse Faire at the Kelseyville Pear Festival every year.

For more information, please contact Lake County Horse Council President Debbie James at 707-338-1014.