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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Another Lake County Fair is under way.
On Thursday evening, the annual fair parade wound through downtown led by Duane and Dorothy Furman of Scotts Valley.
After arriving at the fairgrounds main gate on Martin Street, Dorothy Furman cut the ribbon to officially open the fair.
The fair once again offers exhibit halls filled with photography, artwork, crafts, commercial exhibits, garden displays and a great deal more.
There also will be a variety of musical acts on the fair's stages and exciting events at the main grandstands.
One of this year's fairs big exhibits is the display of G gauge backyard model trains from Movie-Mix Productions of Santa Clara.
The display, sponsored by Featherbed Railroad of Nice, covers nearly 2,000 square feet and features replicas of the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, and Denver and Rio Grande running on more than half a mile of track.
The carnival, provided by Midway of Fun, features a huge Ferris wheel dubbed the “Century Wheel,” which fair Chief Executive Officer Richard Persons said is twice as high was normal wheels. “It's 70 feet tall, so people will be able to see everything on the fairgrounds, in Lakeport, and across the lake to Nice and Lucerne.”
This year the bumper cars are returning to the fair, and there are the thrill rides like the Flying Bobs, Wipeout, Tilt A Whirl, Tornado, Phoenix, Kamakazi and the Starship.
Livestock shows will take place through Saturday, culminating in the annual Junior Livestock Auction, which begins at 1 p.m.
After the 2012 sale proceeds topped $300,000 in sales for the first time in the fair's history, organizers are hoping that this year's sale is another record breaker.
The fair continues through Sunday evening.
Prices are $10 for a regular ticket, $6 for a senior over age 60 and $6 for children ages 6 through 11.
Children under 6 years old are admitted free every day of the event.
A special admission program is in place for Friday, Aug. 30. Anyone who brings four cans of food to the gate between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. will receive free admission, with the food benefiting local food pantries through Lake County CAN.
Senior tickets are discounted every day of the event, and remain $6 for those over 60.
The Lake County Fairgrounds is located at 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
Visit www.lakecountyfair.com .
The full schedule for the fair's next three days follows.
Email Elizabeth Larson at elarson@lakeconews.com . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
FRIDAY, AUG. 30
Special attractions
– Carnival Pay-One-Price Day $25 purchase in the carnival.
– Walk on contests take place at various times throughout the day. Visit the exhibit buildings to join the fun.
– Draft horse wagon rides sponsored by Calpine, climbing wall and mechanical bull all at the Donley Barn.
– Aunt Mary’s Art Center, in Fiesta Park; look for posted times.
– Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-up and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds, plus much more.
Schedule
8 a.m.: Junior poultry and turkey show, Baldwin Pavilion
9 a.m.: Open dairy goat show, Alexander Barn Arena; Junior beef and dairy cattle show, Baldwin Pavilion
12 p.m.: Junior pygmy goats show, Baldwin Pavilion; Junior dairy goat show, Baldwin Pavilion
4 p.m.: Gates open; Mark Weston Band, Theatre Main Stage
4:30 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
5:30 p.m.: “Find Great Treasures” plant contest, Floriculture Hall
6 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, Theatre Main Stage
6:30 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
7:30 p.m.: Lake County Bomber Invitational, main grandstands
8 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
8:30 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, Theatre Main Stage
10 p.m.: Buildings close
11 p.m.: Fair closes
SATURDAY, AUG. 31
Special attractions
– Junior Livestock Auction and barbecue, held in the Baldwin Pavilion, starting at 10:30 a.m., auction at 1 p.m.
– Round Robin Showmanship, one and a half hours after the end of the Junior Livestock Auction.
– The Clothing and Textile display is open in the Theatre Building.
– Carnival Pay-One-Price Day $25 purchase in the carnival.
– Walk on contests take place at various times throughout the day. Visit the exhibit buildings to join the fun.
– Draft horse wagon rides sponsored by Calpine, climbing wall and mechanical bull all at the Donley Barn.
– Aunt Mary’s Art Center, in Fiesta Park; look for posted times.
– Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-up and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds, plus much more.
Schedule
10:30 a.m.: Junior Livestock Auction buyers registration and luncheon, Baldwin Pavilion
11 a.m.: Gates open
11:30 a.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
12 p.m.: Snake Alley Band, Theatre Main Stage
1 p.m.: Junior Livestock Auction, Baldwin Pavilion
1:30 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
2 p.m.: Snake Alley Band, Theatre Main Stage
3 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
4 p.m.: People’s Choice Wine Tasting, Academy Park; Snake Alley Band, Theatre Main Stage
5 p.m.: Michael Barrish, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Stage
6:30 p.m.: Amateur Talent Contest, Theatre Main Stage
7 p.m.: Michael Barrish, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Stage
7:30 p.m.: California State Finals Tuff Truck, Buggy and ATV Racing, main grandstands
8 p.m.: Twice As Good, Theatre Main Stage
9 p.m.: Michael Barrish, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Stage
10 p.m.: Buildings close
11 p.m.: Fair closes
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
Special attractions
– Fiesta Latina Day
– Carnival Pay-One-Price Day $25 purchase in the carnival.
– Walk on contests take place at various times throughout the day. Visit the exhibit buildings to join the fun.
– Draft horse wagon rides sponsored by Calpine, climbing wall and mechanical bull all at the Donley Barn.
– Aunt Mary’s Art Center, in Fiesta Park; look for posted times.
– Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-up and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds, plus much more.
Schedule
8 a.m.: Open rabbit show, Mather Building
11 a.m.: Gates open
11:30 a.m.: The “E” Ticket Band, Theatre Main Stage
12 p.m.: The Cherry Road Gang, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
1:30 p.m.: The “E” Ticket Band, Theatre Main Stage
2 p.m.: The Cherry Road Gang, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
3 p.m.: Fiesta Latina starts, Irma Lopez, Theatre Main Stage; Konocti Klogging Kids, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
4 p.m.: 4-H and FFA Award Ceremony, Baldwin Pavilion
5 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
5:30 p.m.: Nuevos Abentureros, Theatre Main Stage
7:30 p.m.: Demolition Derby & Burnout Contest, presented by Lake County Tribal Health, Main Grandstands
7:30 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
8 p.m. Banda la Tequilera, presented by Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
9 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
10 p.m.: Buildings close
11 p.m.: Fair closes
