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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair opened its doors to the community on Thursday night, offering a mix of competitions, amusements, races, shows and musical entertainment to the thousands of visitors expected to make their way to the grounds this week.
The fair runs until Sunday at 11 p.m.
Grand Marshal Dr. Brian L. Grey, riding in a Percheron horse-drawn wagon with the fair board and Chief Executive Officer Courtny Conkle, led the parade from Natural High School to the fairgrounds.
The parade included Clear Lake High cheerleaders and athletes, Chipper from the California Highway Patrol, and a variety of equestrians, among other participants, all of them escorted by the Lakeport Police Department and CHP.
At the fair entrance, the ribbon opening the event was cut and community members spilled into the gates, many of them going to the Blue Ribbon Dinner while others went to see the exhibits of photos and art, baked goods, flowers and plants, or visited the carnival midway.
The Lake County Can collection took place as part of the fair’s opening night, bringing in donations of canned goods for county food pantries.
The opening night also saw visitors making their way to the livestock buildings, where cows, pigs, sheep, goals, rabbits and more were on display after their competitions.
Hundreds of people also watched the Sea Lion Splash show, with dozens lining up after the show to have their pictures taken with a friendly sea lion.
Fair hours are 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Regular admission 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.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online here.
The full schedule is published below.
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.
Daily features: Draft horse wagon rides, a climbing wall, Fill-Up the Strolling Balloon Sculptor, Skip Banks the Balloon Man, Magician Ken Garr and Tanna Banana.
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.
Daily features: Draft horse wagon rides, a climbing wall, Fill-Up the Strolling Balloon Sculptor, Skip Banks the Balloon Man, Magician Ken Garr and Tanna Banana.
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.
Daily features: Draft horse wagon rides, a climbing wall, Fill-Up the Strolling Balloon Sculptor, Skip Banks the Balloon Man, Magician Ken Garr and Tanna Banana.
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 p.m.: 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, 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.
Email Elizabeth Larson at elarson@lakeconews.com . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
