A dragon built over the past month by volunteers is a highlight of the fine arts display at Fritch Hall at the Lake County Fair in Lakeport, Calif. The dragon is pictured on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News. 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.
Grand Marshal Dr. Brian Grey, left front, rode at the front of the Lake County Fair’s opening night parade on Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Lakeport, Calif. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News. 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
A trained sea lion from the Sea Lion Splash show waits to have its picture taken with visitors at the Lake County Fair in Lakeport, Calif., on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.
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
A sheep in the livestock building at the Lake County Fair in Lakeport, Calif., on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.
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
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.
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Flowers and plants are once again on display, featuring the talents of local gardeners at the Lake County Fair in Lakeport, Calif. The display is pictured on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week accepted the resignation of the county’s Public Health officer and appointed an interim to fill the position through the end of the year or until a new candidate is hired.
Health Services Director Denise Pomeroy went to the board to ask it to accept Dr. Erin Gustafson’s resignation.
Gustafson’s resignation comes five months after the board appointed her Public Health officer on a permanent basis.
She was appointed deputy Public Health officer in November 2017 and served in that capacity until October, when she was made interim Public Health officer.
In her Aug. 6 resignation letter, Gustafson informed Pomeroy, County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson and the Board of Supervisors that she has accepted a position as a public health medical director in San Bernardino County and is leaving as of Aug. 30.
Pomeroy told the board that Gustafson accepted the new position to be closer to family in Southern California.
While the county begins a recruitment to find Gustafson’s successor, Pomeroy said she reached out to Dr. Gary Pace, who has previously served as interim Lake County Public Health officer, to ask him if he would once again take the position on a short-term basis.
Pomeroy said Pace has agreed to take the position while the county’s recruitment takes place. He couldn’t be at Tuesday’s meeting due to a commitment in Sonoma County.
Pace, a Sebastopol resident, has more than 20 years of experience in family practice, clinical practice, site director and medical director working with a wide range of health care facilities, according to Pomeroy’s report.
He served as interim Public Health officer for Lake County from December 2017 to January 2018, following the retirement of Dr. Karen Tait, and briefly filled the position last year after Dr. Sara Goldgraben resigned. He also has worked as Mendocino County’s Public Health officer.
According to his curriculum vitae, he holds doctor of medicine and public health degrees from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from the College of William and Mary.
Pace has a current valid California Medical License, is board certified in family medicine and certified with the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine.
The contract presented to the board begins Aug. 31 and ends on Jan. 1 or when a new permanent Public Health officer is hired. It also includes the provision for a one-time mutually agreed upon extension.
Pace’s compensation is not to exceed $45,000 during the agreement’s four-month term.
Pomeroy’s written report to the board said the county is required to appoint an interim Public Health officer until the permanent position is filled, to ensure compliance with regulation.
The state requires counties to have health officers in place to enforce local health orders and ordinances, and state regulations and statutes relating to public health. “The Health Officer is also responsible for providing public health leadership for the community, responding to public health emergencies, informing the Board of Supervisors of community health issues, and acting as the point of contact for community leaders who are seeking expert advice and opinion on medical and public health issues,” Pomeroy wrote.
She told the board on Tuesday that, based on a previous recruitment, it could take up to six months to fill the Public Health officer position.
However, the time frame could be much shorter. Huchingson said the board is tentatively scheduled to conduct interviews with the candidates in the current recruitment pool on Sept. 17.
Supervisor Bruno Sabatier moved to receive Gustafson’s resignation, which was seconded by Supervisor Moke Simon and approved unanimously by the board. Sabatier then moved to appoint Pace as interim Public Health officer, a motion which the board also approved 5-0.
This is the second full recruitment for a Public Health officer that the county has conducted in less than two years.
Following Tait’s retirement, the county hired Dr. Sara Goldgraben as Public Health officer, at the same time as Gustafson was hired as deputy Public Health officer.
Goldgraben left Lake County at the start of August 2018 and within a week of her resignation becoming effective was appointed Fresno County’s Public Health officer.
Pace was appointed interim Public Health Officer on July 24, 2018. Three months later, Gustafson was appointed as interim Lake County Public Health officer, serving in that capacity until her permanent appointment in March.
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Billy Dale Spear, 52, of Lakeport, Calif., has been ruled a sexually violent predator and sentenced to a state hospital. Lake County Jail photo. LAKEPORT, Calif. – A Lakeport man with a record of crimes against women has been sentenced to a state hospital after a judge ruled last week that he is a sexually violent predator.
On Aug. 21, Billy Dale Spear, 52, was determined to be a sexually violent predator after a jury trial in Judge J. David Markham’s Department 3 courtroom in the Lake County Superior Court, according to District Attorney Susan Krones.
Trial began on Aug. 14 and ended Aug. 21 with the verdict.
Sexually violent predator proceedings are a form of civil commitment codified at Welfare and Institutions Code section 6600 et seq.
The District Attorney’s Office said all persons convicted of a crime of sexual violence are evaluated by the California Department of State Hospitals prior to their release on parole to determine if the inmate meets the criteria to be deemed a sexually violent predator.
If the examiners determine that the subject meets the criteria to be found a sexually violent predator, a referral is sent to the District Attorney’s Office in the county of the subject’s last prison commitment.
The Lake County District Attorney’s office filed a petition alleging that Spear was a sexually violent predator on Nov. 1, 2018.
At trial, to establish that a person is a sexually violent predator, the prosecution must show, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the inmate has been convicted of committing sexually violent offenses against one or more victims; the inmate has a diagnosed mental disorder; as a result of that diagnosed mental disorder, the inmate is a danger to the health and safety of others because it is likely that he will engage in sexually violent predatory criminal behavior; and that is necessary to keep him in custody in a secure facility to ensure the health and safety of others.
Sexually violent predator proceedings are relatively uncommon; prior to Spear’s case, Lake County had not received a referral from the Department of State Hospitals in 10 years, the District Attorney’s Office said.
Spear’s qualifying conviction occurred in January 2010 in Santa Rosa. Evidence presented at trial established that Spear approached a young woman with whom he had no prior acquaintance and viciously assaulted her. He pushed her against a chain-link fence and sexually assaulted her.
Spear was arrested and convicted of sexual penetration with force, a sexually violent offense.
While in custody at the Sonoma County Jail awaiting resolution of the case, authorities said Spear deliberately exposed himself to several female correctional officers. Three of those officers testified at trial.
In that case, Spear was sentenced to three years in state prison, and after having completed his sentence, was civilly committed as a mentally disorder offender until his release on parole in July of 2014.
He was subsequently arrested and convicted of failure to register as a sex offender after release from incarceration. He was sentenced to three years in state prison for that offense.
Spear was paroled in January of 2016. Then, in April of that year, he was arrested in Lake County for false imprisonment by means of force.
In the Lake County case, Spear was on a Lake Transit bus when he approached a young woman, blocked her into a seat and attempted to kiss her.
Authorities noted that Spear is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed approximately 285 pounds at the time of the April 2016 offense. For that crime he received a sentence of four years in state prison, authorities said.
Because of his Sonoma County conviction for the January 2010 sexual assault, authorities said Spear was evaluated prior to his parole date by two psychologists to determine whether he was a sexually violent predator.
The District Attorney’s Office said those psychologists split, one finding that he fulfilled the criteria to be found a sexually violent predator, one finding that he did not. As a result of the split opinion, Spear was evaluated by two more psychologists who each found that Spear met the sexually violent predator definition.
All four psychologists testified at Spear’s trial this month. All four agreed that Spear suffers from the diagnosed mental disorder of schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
That condition may cause delusions; testimony established that Spear’s schizoaffective disorder initially manifested when he was 24 years old and a resident of Mendocino County. At that time, while delusional, he stabbed his family dog and his mother. He was charged with attempted murder, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity and confined to a state hospital for several years.
Spear also was convicted of battery with serious bodily injury in 2009 in San Francisco. Authorities said Spear savagely beat a homeless woman, again while delusional, for which he received probation. He was still on probation for that offense when he committed his qualifying offense, the sexual assault in Santa Rosa, in 2010.
The District Attorney’s Office said that, based upon their review of Spear’s record and clinical evaluation, three of the four psychologists testified at trial this month that as a result of his schizoaffective disorder, Spear would be a danger to the health and safety of others because it is likely that he will engage in sexually violent predatory criminal behavior if released.
The fourth psychologist testified that he thought it likely that Spear would reoffend, but he believed that if he did so that his offense would be sexually aggressive rather than sexually violent, the District Attorney’s Office said.
Testimony at trial established that Spear’s schizoaffective disorder both caused him to suffer delusions and resulted in significant impairment in self-control due to hyper-sexuality and poor impulse control, authorities said.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Deputy D.A. Edward M. Borg while Spear was represented by Komnith Moth.
Judge Markham presided over the trial. On Aug. 21, as a result of the jury’s verdict, Judge Markham ordered Spear committed to the State Hospital at Coalinga for an indeterminate term.
HD Excavating of Lower Lake, Calif., works on demolishing a nuisance structure in Clearlake, Calif., on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Photo courtesy of the Clearlake Police Department. CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake is continuing to move forward on cleaning up nuisance properties.
The Clearlake Police Department reported that, over the past week, four unsafe and nuisance properties within the city were abated and demolished.
Prior to the abatement of the properties, the Code Enforcement Bureau had active cases on all of the properties.
Due to a lack of property owner compliance, the Clearlake City Council ordered abatement of the properties.
Above, a nuisance trailer in Clearlake, Calif., on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Below, the property on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, after the property was cleared. Photo courtesy of the Clearlake Police Department.
Utilizing CalRecycle grant funding supplemented by city abatement funds, HD Excavating of Lower Lake was awarded the contract to complete the abatements, officials said.
The police department, which oversees Code Enforcement, said that this year the Code Enforcement Bureau has successfully abated 14 properties within the city. Once abated, the costs of said abatements become special assessments against each property.
“The City of Clearlake has zero tolerance for property owners who fail to abate hazard or nuisance properties. Those who continue to violate local, state or federal laws will receive fines and run the risk of having their property abated, with all costs becoming their responsibility,” the police department said in its report.
The agency added, “The Code Enforcement Bureau is dedicated to working with our community to provide solution oriented enforcement to promote and maintain clean, safe and prosperous conditions throughout the city.”
Another nuisance property in Clearlake, Calif., on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Below, the property on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, after the property was cleared. Photo courtesy of the Clearlake Police Department.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control has two new dogs and many more waiting for adoption this week.
The kennels also have many dogs that need to be reunited with their owners. To find the lost/found pet section, click here.
The following dogs are ready for adoption.
“Bernard.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Bernard’
“Bernard” is a male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix with a short brindle and white coat.
He already has been neutered.
He is No. 280.
“Cadbury.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Cadbury’
“Cadbury” is a female Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix with a smooth medium-length beige coat.
She is No. 1215.
“Chase.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Chase’
“Chase” is a male shepherd mix with a medium-length brindle coat.
He is dog No. 2618.
“Frank.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Frank’
“Frank” is a male American Staffordshire Terrier mix with a short black and white coat.
He is No. 2345.
“Goldie.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Goldie’
“Goldie” is a senior female pit bull terrier mix with a blonde and white coat.
She is No. 2173.
“Hamilton.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Hamilton’
“Hamilton” is a male German Shepherd with a medium-length brown and black coat.
He is No. 2177.
“Lana.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Lana’
“Lana” is a female shepherd mix puppy with a smooth black and brown coat and one blue and one brown eye.
She has been spayed.
She is No. 2659.
“Melonie.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Melonie’
“Melonie” is a female American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a short red and white coat.
She is No. 2428.
“Sturgill.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Sturgill’
“Sturgill” is a male Labrador Retriever mix with a medium-length yellow coat.
He is No. 2460.
“Tyson.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Tyson’
“Tyson” is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix with a medium-length gray and white coat.
He is No. 1863.
“Wiley.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Wiley’
“Wiley” is a male German Shepherd mix with a medium-length black and brindle coat.
He is dog No. 2451.
“Zack.” Photo courtesy of Clearlake Animal Control. ‘Zack’
“Zack” (also known as Dexter) is a male pit bull terrier mix wit a short red coat.
He is No. 2592.
Clearlake Animal Control’s shelter is located at 6820 Old Highway 53, off Airport Road.
Hours of operation area noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The shelter is closed Sundays, Mondays and major holidays; the shelter offers appointments on the days it’s closed to accommodate people.
Call the Clearlake Animal Control shelter at 707-273-9440, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to inquire about adoptions.
Visit Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook or at the city’s Web site.
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The 2018 Lake County Fair midway. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News. 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
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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