LAKEPORT – The annual demolition derby at the Lake County Fair will take place on Friday evening, Sept. 4.

It's an evening of crashing and smashing, as drivers try to out-maneuver each other, smashing the other guy's car to smithereens while keeping their own car running. The last car running is the winner.

Traditionally, two-thirds of the cars entered in the fair derby have come from Lake or Mendocino county's during the last several years.

Cash prize money is being put up by local promoters at Lakeport Speedway, and all grandstand shows are sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino.

Anyone interested in entering either derby should contact Lakeport Speedway by calling 707-279-9577.

Other events in the grandstand arena the Lake County Invitational Sheep Dog Trials on Thursday evening, Mud Bog Races on Saturday evening, and the California State Finals of the WGAS Motorsports Tuff Truck and Buggy Races on Sunday evening.

All grandstand shows start at 7:30 p.m., and are sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Bingo and Casino. Local participants are also encouraged in the mud bog raceis and the tuff truck races, and entry forms are available at the fairgrounds office.

Regular admission prices for the 2009 Lake County Fair are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 11. Admission prices are unchanged since 2007. Children under 6 years old are admitted free everyday.
 
The Lake County Fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport. The 2009 fair dates are Thursday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 6.

The Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events, and is enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year. The fair features a variety of entertainment, food, exhibits, a carnival, and livestock shows. This year's theme is "Fun in the Sun!"