{"id":690,"date":"2022-05-21T22:01:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T05:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/?p=690"},"modified":"2022-05-21T22:01:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-22T05:01:05","slug":"el-dorado-county-fair-the-magic-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/05\/21\/el-dorado-county-fair-the-magic-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"El Dorado County Fair, The Magic is Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kathy Dunkak, El Dorado County Fair CEO<\/pre>\n
PLACERVILLE, Calif. May 18, 2022 \u2014 Our community has been missing the biggest party in El Dorado County for two years, the 2020 Fair cancelled due to COVID and the 2021 Fair cancelled because the Fire Camp for the Caldor Fire was housed at the fairgrounds. Across the country, fairgoers are coming out in record numbers, and we expect nothing less for this year\u2019s \u201cThe Magic Is Back\u201d themed fair, held June 16-19th<\/sup>\u00a0(Father\u2019s Day weekend) at the El Dorado County Fair & Event Center in Placerville.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time to\u00a0get involved<\/strong>. The fair doesn\u2019t happen without the help of over 70 volunteers, and this year is no different. Volunteers may help in the various departments, wherever their passion takes them, whether it is photography, baking, growing, sewing, quilting and handicrafts; many folks are needed to help receive the entries, display them, answer questions during fair, and to be there the day after fair for people to pick up their entries. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can stop by the Fair Office or download a volunteer application from\u00a0eldoradocountyfair.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Another great way to get involved is to\u00a0work at the fair.\u00a0<\/strong>Over 130 people are typically hired for the 4-day event, working in Security (must have valid guard card), Guest Services, Parking and Maintenance. The Maintenance positions begin the first of June, the rest of the positions are for the four days of Fair. It\u2019s a great way to get out, see friends, make new ones, and make a little money in the process. Many folks in our community had their first job at Fair\u2014if a youngster can obtain a work permit, they can work at the fair. Applicants can download an employment application from the fair\u2019s website or pick one up at the fair office.<\/p>\n
Enter the Fair!\u00a0<\/strong>The Entry Guide is on available online or in the fair office. There are so many options for entering the fair, painting rocks, photography, preserving food, home-spun wool, quilting, flowers, succulents, the possibilities are almost endless (all entries must be family friendly). It is always fun to come to the fair, check your entry, and possibly see a blue ribbon attached to it!<\/p>\n
Enter one of the contests.\u00a0<\/strong>From funnel cake eating to rock climbing, there are many fun contests. Two of our biggest contests occur in the grandstands\u2014On Saturday, contestants line up in their appropriate age categories and compete against each other, pushing a wooden wheelbarrow filled with sand over obstacles, through a water pit, up over hills and compete for a cash prize. Contestants can sign up at\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2022-studebaker-wheelbarrow-races-tickets-259536830647<\/a>\u00a0or stop by the Fair office. On Sunday June 19th, off-road enthusiasts can try their skill on \u201cThe Rubicon Challenge.\u201d The obstacle course, designed by Jeepers Jamboree to simulate real obstacles one would encounter on the Rubicon Trail, including a \u201cChallenge Hill.\u201d There are safety requirements, such as fire extinguishers on board, helmets, roll over protection, and working brakes. To register for this competition email\u00a0rubicontrail@edcgov.us<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0fair@eldoradocountyfair.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
There are many other fun contests at the fair\u2014the \u201cFather-Child-Look-Alike\u201d contest, funnel cake eating contest, \u201cNot So Newlywed Game,\u201d \u201cBest Friend\u2019s Challenge\u201d and \u201cFather Knows Best\u201d are a few. Check the Fair schedule for times and locations.<\/p>\n
The best part of the fair is attending\u2014viewing amazing still exhibits; shopping; noshing on fair food; listening to four stages of music; checking out livestock; watching a unicycle riding fire juggler; and of course, the exciting carnival rides\u2014just a sampling of your day at the fair.<\/p>\n
For more information about the fair, please contact the fair office at 530-621-5860, email\u00a0fair@eldoradocountyfair.org<\/a>\u00a0or check out the website at\u00a0eldoradocountyfair.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>Who\/What: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 El Dorado County Fair, The Magic is Back!<\/p>\n
When:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, June 16 \u2013 Father\u2019s Day, Sunday June 19
\nThursday is Senior and Kid\u2019s Day \u2014 free admission to Seniors (60+) and children under 13 until 6:30pm
\nFriday is Teen Day \u2014 free admission to teens 13 to 19 until 4:00pm, Discounted Ride Bands
\nSaturday \u2014 John M. Studebaker Wheelbarrow Races at 5pm
\nSunday, Father\u2019s Day \u2014 Father\u2019s Day package (pre-fair only). Rubicon Jeep Jamboree Challenge at 2pm<\/p>\n
Where: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA<\/p>\n
Tickets: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pre-sale: $10-Regular, $8 Junior & Senior; During the Fair: $12-Regular, $10 Junior & Senior.
\nAttendees with active-duty military ID get in FREE. Parking $10 per car or take the free shuttle. (Check our website for details.)<\/p>\n
Carnival: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The best deals for rides are pre-sale ride tickets or unlimited ride bands available online
\nor at the fairgrounds until June 15th.<\/p>\n
Website: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0eldoradocountyfair.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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