Lake County Fair to bring community together on Labor Day weekend for ‘The Grape Escape’
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Despite the haze of recent fires across Northern California, the Lake County Fair has an incredible line up of entertainment and fun planned for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
This year’s theme, “The Grape Escape” is shaping up to be an exciting culmination of live performances, contests, games and activities great for the whole family. And for every presale adult ticket purchased $1 will go to fire relief.
Festivities kick off Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with a parade from downtown Main Street in Lakeport to the fairgrounds front entrance, located at 401 Martin St.
Opening night is Kids Day, which means that admission for kids 11 and under is only $4. Tickets include strolling street performances by Mickey the Clown, Balloon Sculptor-Fill-Up, Skip Banks the Balloon Man, and the ever popular Magician Ken Garr.
And everyone who brings four canned food items to the fair between 6 and 7 p.m. will get into the fair free. All of the canned food will be donated to Lake County CAN!
On Thursday there will also be free live music on two stages and at 7 p.m. this year’s equestrian entertainment will return to dazzle the crowd in the grandstands during the Fiesta of the Horse, which is generously sponsored by St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake.
On Friday the fair gates will be open from 4 to 11 p.m. If carnival rides are your favorite fair time activity, be sure to pick up the Pay-One-Price Carnival wristband for just $30 (or $25 when you purchase in advance) and enjoy all of the rides you can handle. Enjoy non-stop carnival games, delicious fair food, and the chance to win a prize when you bring your a-game to this year’s midway. Dive into a bucket of mini donuts, deep fried turkey legs, or savory kettle corn as you make your way to the grandstands for an evening of off-road, dirt slinging Mud Bogging Friday night at 7 p.m.
The weekend schedule is loaded with live music ranging from Country to Blues to Classic Rock to Jazz. Catch popular bands on the Main Stage such as American Lore, Blue, and The Fargo Brothers just to name a few. On Saturday night pack your dancing boots for an all-new Barn Dance with Ranch House located at the Main Stage from 7 to 10 p.m.
Be sure to check out all of the community exhibits, demonstrations, and activities happening around the grounds. Enjoy a wide array of baking, crafts, and artisan shopping in Lewis and Fritch Halls. Don’t miss the weekend grandstand entertainment, the Destruction Derby on Saturday and the boat races on Sunday.
In addition to bringing the community together, at the heart of the Lake County Fair is agricultural education.
Ag students work year-round to care and groom for livestock animals with the goal of qualifying for the Junior Livestock Auction. Quality is judged on the well-being, breeding, and overall presentation of each animal. Only the highest quality animals are selected for the auction.
The auction is open to the public and the Lake County Fair invites you to show your support for our future ranchers and farmers. The auction will be held at noon in the Baldwin Pavilion and proceeds will directly benefit local 4-H and FFA programs.
Another great reason to get out to the Lake County Fair over Labor Day Weekend is the Presale Ticket Discounts. Through Aug. 29 (the day before the fair opens), tickets for adults are just $9, kids 11 and under are $4 and the carnival all-you-can-ride wristband is just $25.
For more information about “The Grape Escape” to the Lake County Fair or to get your tickets online, please visit www.LakeCountyFair.com.