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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Livestock shows, the Ferris wheel, baking and arts competitions, and much more are in store as the Lake County Fair prepares to open its doors on Thursday.
This year’s fair theme is “Make a Splash!”
The fair runs from Thursday through Sunday night.
The fair is getting started with a variety of competitions on Thursday morning, to be followed by the fair parade early Thursday evening and the official fair opening ceremonies afterward.
Dr. Brian L. Grey, this year’s fair grand marshal, will lead the opening night parade, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at Natural High School on Main Street and then continues down Martin Street to the fairgrounds, where the opening ceremonies will take place.
Thousands of competition entries will be featured in the exhibit halls, with daily demonstrations. Home arts are located in Lewis Hall, fine arts in Fritch Hall, floral and agriculture in the Garden Building and clothing and textiles in the Little Theater.
Daily fair fun will include draft horse wagon rides, a climbing wall, Fill-Up the Strolling Balloon Sculptor, Skip Banks the Balloon Man, Magician Ken Garr and Tanna Banana.
Fair hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Regular admission prices apply each day of the fair with the exception of Kids Day on Thursday. Prices are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors 60 and older, $8 for children ages 6 to 11, and children age 5 and under attend for free.
For Kids Day on Thursday, the cost is $4 for ages 11 and under.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online here.
The full schedule is published below.
THURSDAY, AUG. 29
Special features
Special $4 admission for children age 11 and under.
Lake County CAN! takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.; free admission when you bring four canned food items.
Carnival Pay-One Price Day; the cost is $35. Purchase tickets in the carnival area.
Buildings close at 10 p.m.; the fair closes at 11 p.m.
Family Oasis in Fiesta Park: A great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
Livestock area
8 a.m.: Junior Rabbit and Cavy Show, Alexander Barn
8 a.m.: Junior Swine Show, Baldwin Pavilion
1 p.m.: Junior Sheep Show, Baldwin Pavilion
3 p.m.: Junior Meat Goat Show, Baldwin Pavilion
Opening ceremonies
5:30 p.m.: Parade begins on Main Street
6 p.m.: Opening ceremonies, front entrance gate
Blue Ribbon Awards
6 p.m.: Blue Ribbon Dinner, Academy Park (KCA Park)
Around the grounds
7 and 9 p.m.: Sea Lion Splash, Fiesta Park
Live music
6:30 p.m.: Michael Barrish, Country Soul, Gazebo Stage
7 and 8:30 p.m.: The Fargo Brothers, Americana and Rock n’ Roll, Main Stage
8 p.m.: Clear Lake Clikkers, clogging, Gazebo Stage
FRIDAY, AUG. 30
Carnival Pay-One Price Day; the cost is $35. Purchase tickets in the carnival area.
Buildings close at 10 p.m.; the fair closes at 11 p.m.
Family Oasis in Fiesta Park: A great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
Grandstand entertainment
7 p.m.: Mud Boggs, sponsored by Twin Pine Casino
Around the grounds
5, 7 and 9 p.m.: Sea Lion Splash, Fiesta Park
Free contests
5:30 p.m.: Make A Floral Splash Contest, Flower Hall. Participants bring a flower arrangement that best represents the contest theme. Must deliver prior to 5 p.m. Aug. 30. Prizes and ribbons for first through third places.
Rules:
1. All participants bringing their Make A Splash arrangement to the contest will receive free entry into the fair until 5 p.m. on the day of delivery.
2. Arrangement must be of portable size.
3. Judging will be based on arrangement that best meets theme of contest.
4. Pick up entries on Monday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5. Entries that are not picked up will be disposed of after Sept. 5.
Live music
6:30 and 8:30 p.m.: Matt Rothstein w/Dorian May Trio, jazz trio plus vocals and sax, Gazebo Stage
6, 7:45 and 9 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock and R&B, Main Stage
SATURDAY, AUG. 31
Carnival Pay-One Price Day; the cost is $35. Purchase tickets in the carnival area.
Buildings close at 10 p.m.; the fair closes at 11 p.m.
Family Oasis in Fiesta Park: A great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
Grandstand entertainment
7 p.m.: Destruction Derby, sponsored by Sutter Lakeside Hospital
Junior Livestock Auction
10:30 a.m.: Buyers Registration Brunch
Noon: Junior Livestock Auction, Baldwin Pavilion; major auction sponsor, American AgCredit
Livestock area
6 to 8 p.m.: Goat milking, Mather Barn
Around the grounds
1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.: Sea Lion Splash, Fiesta Park
Free contests
1 p.m.: Create a Splash-Themed Watercolor, Fritch Hall. No preregistration; just come to Fritch Hall. All materials provided. Ribbon awards for first, second and third place winners.
Live music
11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.: Michael Barrish, country soul, Gazebo Stage
Noon, 2 and 4 p.m.: Clean Sweep, R&B, funk, blues, and rock and jazz, Main Stage
2:30 and 3:45 p.m.: 2 Diamonds, 60s to 90s pop and rock, Gazebo Stage
5:15, 7 and 8:30 p.m.: American Lore, classic rock, Gazebo Stage
7 p.m.: Ranch House, country dance, Main Stage
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
Carnival Pay-One Price Day; the cost is $35. Purchase tickets in the carnival area.
Buildings close at 10 p.m.; the fair closes at 11 p.m.
Family Oasis in Fiesta Park: A great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
Grandstand entertainment
7 p.m.: Boat races, sponsored by Lake County Tribal Health TANF
Special attractions
Fiesta Latina Day, sponsored by Lake County Tribal Health Consortium
Livestock area
5 p.m.: 4-H and FFA Award ceremony, Baldwin Pavilion
Around the grounds
1, 3 and 7 p.m.: Sea Lion Splash, Fiesta Park
Free contests
1:00 pm – Decorate a Splashingly Delicious Cookie, Lewis Hall. No preregistration; just come to Lewis Hall. Participants are provided with all materials. Ribbon awards for first, second and third place winners.
Live music
Noon and 1:15 p.m.: Sara and Cory Cunningham w/Dorian May Trio, jazz trio plus vocals and trombone, Main Stage
12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Majide!, trio – standard jazz classics from the Great American Songbook, Gazebo Stage
3 p.m.: Konocti Klogging Kids, clogging, Gazebo Stage
5:00, 7 and 9 p.m.: Austin & Owens, The NeoFlamenco Duo, Gazebo Stage
Fair closes at 11 p.m. The 2020 Fair takes place Sept. 3 to 6.
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