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Lake County Fair opens Thursday; annual event to feature Midway of Fun
This year’s dates are Thursday, Aug. 31, through Sunday, Sept. 3.
The 2017 theme is “Boots N Bling.”
A fair parade, the kickoff event for the fair, takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, winding its way from Natural High to the fairgrounds.
During the fair there will be music, thousands of displays of homemade and homegrown entries, the annual Junior Livestock Auction takes place on Saturday, a public safety area,
Fair officials also announced that Brass Ring Amusements Midway of Fun is the carnival provider once again for this year’s fair.
Brass Ring Amusements Midway of Fun is a family owned and operated carnival business which has served the California fair circuit since 1991.
This year’s ride list includes: Avengers, Bumble Bees, carousel, Century Wheel, Diamond Lil's, Dizzy Dragon, Dragon Wagon, Jeeps, Jump Cycle, Lollipop Swings, Monkey Business, Orbiter, Phoenix, Ranger, Resina Train, Sea Dragon, Starship, Steeple Chase, Super Shot Drop Tower, Super Slide, Teacups, Vertigo, Viper, Wagon Wheeler, Wet Boats and Wipeout Zipper.
“We, at Brass Ring Amusements, take great pride and care in every aspect of our business operation,” said Chief Executive Officer Harry Mason. “We offer the most popular rides, games, and food concessions, as well as, the highest level of customer service and showmanship in the industry. Our maintenance and safety programs, combined with our focus on detail and cleanliness, will ensure a safe, sparkling midway, which will undoubtedly exceed the expectations of the fair patrons.”
Additionally, the fair reported that Mason and his family have been very charitable to Lake County.
In the past two years, they gave away free carnival coupons to more than 100 children who were impacted by the fires in Lake County.
Brass Ring Amusements Midway of Fun also has supported the Lake County Fair Foundation and purchased animals at the annual Junior Livestock Auction.
Regular admission prices for the fair are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 through 11. Children under 6 years old are admitted free each day.
Parking is $9 per car, which benefits local Boy Scouts.
Visit www.lakecountyfair.com or contact the fair office at 707-263-6181 for more information.
The full schedule is published below.
THURSDAY, AUG. 31
- Gates open at 6 p.m.
- Kids Day: Children 11 and under - $4 Admission
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, world’s largest aquarium all at Fiesta Park
- All day and everyday events
- Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-Up, Street Drum Corps and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds
- Kerrie’s Handmakers – textile techniques by handmakers.
- Free events in the grandstand
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
8 a.m.: Junior Rabbit & Cavy Show – Baldwin Pavilion; Junior Swine Show – Baldwin Pavilion
1 p.m.: Junior Sheep Show – Baldwin Pavilion
3 p.m: Junior Meat Goat Show (after sheep) – Baldwin Pavilion
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.: Street Drum Corps – Gazebo Stage
5 to 5:45 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B – Main Stage
5:30 p.m.: Parade begins on Main Street
6 p.m.: Opening ceremonies, front entrance gate; Blue Ribbon Dinner – Academy Park (KCA Park)
6:30 to 7:15 p.m.: Travis Rinker, fingerstyle acoustic guitar – Gazebo Stage
6 to 8 p.m.: Susie Pahl, jewelry making – Fritch Hall
6:30 p.m.: Presentation at the Fish Aquarium in Fiesta Park
7 to 7:45 p.m.: Johnny Tsunami, high octane American roots rock – Main Stage
7 p.m.: Fiesta of the Horse, fun-filled equestrian entertainment at Main Grandstands.
7 to 10 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall
7:45 to 8:30 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B – Main Stage
8 to 8:30 p.m.: Clear Lake Clikkers – Gazebo Stage
8:30 to 9:15 p.m.: Travis Rinker, fingerstyle acoustic guitar – Gazebo Stage
8:30 to 9:15 p.m.: Johnny Tsunami, high octane American roots rock – Main Stage
9:15 to 10 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B – Main Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes for the evening
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1
- Gates open at 4 p.m.
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Walk on contest – Boots and Bling Flower Arrangement at Flower Hall. Walk in your entry between 4 to 5 p.m. and join the competition. Details online at www.lakecountyfair.com .
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, world’s largest aquarium all at Fiesta Park
- All day and everyday events
- Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-Up, Street Drum Corps and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds
- Kerrie’s Handmakers – textile techniques by handmakers.
- Free events in the grandstand
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
8 a.m.: Junior Poultry and Turkey Show – Baldwin Pavilion
9 a.m.: Open Dairy Goat Show – Alexander Barn Area
Noon: Junior Dairy Goat Show – Baldwin Pavilion
4:30 p.m.: Gates open
4 to 7 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall; Ben van Steenburgh and Martha Mincer, painting – Fritch Hall
4 to 8 p.m.: Jane Alameda, English paper piecing – Clothing & Textile Building
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.: Street Drum Corps – Gazebo Stage
5 to 5:45 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B – Main Stage
5:30 p.m: Boots and Bling Flower Arrangement Contest – Flower Hall
6 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
6:30 to 7:15 p.m.: Travis Rinker, fingerstyle acoustic guitar – Gazebo Stage
7 p.m.: Mendo Lake Mudd Bogg Nationals – Main Grandstands
7 to 10 p.m: Richard Schmidt and Diana Liebe, watercolor demonstrations – Fritch Hall
7:45 to 8:30 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B – Main Stage
8:30 to 9:15 p.m.: Travis Rinker, fingerstyle acoustic guitar – Gazebo Stage
9 to 9:45 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B – Main Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes for the evening
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2
- Gates open at 11 a.m.
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Junior Livestock Auction and barbecue in Baldwin Pavilion. Registration starting at 10:30 a.m. and Auction at 1 p.m. plus round robin.
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, world’s largest aquarium all at Fiesta Park
- All day and everyday events
- Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-Up, Street Drum Corps and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds
- Kerrie’s Handmakers – textile techniques by handmakers.
- Free events in the grandstand
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
10:30 a.m.: Junior Livestock Buyers Registration & Luncheon – Baldwin Pavilion
11 a.m.: Gates open
11 to 1 p.m.: Children’s Story Time: Llama Llama, Lakeport Library – Fiesta Park
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Kennie Winter and Linda Kelly, gourds – Fritch Hall
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: TSW Trio, jazz and eclectic - Gazebo Stage
Noon: Junior Livestock Auction – Baldwin Pavilion; presentation at the fish aquarium - in Fiesta Park
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
12:45 to 1:30 p.m.: TSW Trio, jazz and eclectic - Gazebo Stage
1 p.m.: Walk on contest, “A Horseshoe With Bling” – Fritch Hall
1 to 4 p.m.: Desiree Todd, cheese demo – Lewis Hall
2 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium – Fiesta Park
2:30 p.m.: Walk on contest, “Best Apple Pie Contest” – Lewis Hall
2 to 2:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, country soul – Gazebo Stage
3 to 7 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall
3:45 to 4:30 p.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, country soul – Gazebo Stage
4 to 4:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
4:30 to 6 p.m.: Lee Massie, not your grandma’s pie – Lewis Hall
5 to 8 p.m.: Peter Macrae and Pat Macrae, writers – Fritch Hall
5:15 to 6 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
6 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
6 to 8 p.m.: Goat milking by hand and machine – Mather Barn
6 to 7:30 p.m.: Two Chicks, tasty treats – Lewis Hall
6:30 p.m.: Amateur talent contest - Lake County News Stage
7 p.m.: Motorcycle Flat Track & TT Racing – Main Grandstands
7 to 7:45 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
8 to 9 p.m.: Twice as Good, son and father ultimate blues – Main Stage
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
9:30 to 10:30 p.m.: Twice as Good, son and father ultimate blues – Main Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes for the evening
SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
- Gates open at 11 a.m.
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Fiesta Latina Day
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, pig racing, award winning chainsaw carving
- All day and everyday events
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Richard Seisser, pastels – Fritch Hall
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Majide, standard jazz classics – Gazebo Stage
Noon: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Vintage Crush, classic rock – Main Stage
12:30 to 2 p.m.: Two Chicks, tasty treats – Lewis Hall
1 p.m: Walk on contest, “Bling a Boot” – Fritch Hall
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: Majide, standard jazz classics – Gazebo Stage; Vintage Crush, classic rock – Main Stage
2 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
2 to 3 p.m.: Children’s Story Time: Llama Llama, Lakeport Library – Fiesta Park
2 to 5 p.m.: Sandy and David Stillwell, jewelry making – Fritch Hall
2:30 p.m.: Walk on contest, “Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest” – Lewis Hall
3 to 7 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall
3 p.m.: Fiesta Latina – Main Stage
3 to 3:30 p.m.: Konocti Klogging Kids – Gazebo Stage
4 to 5 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico Jazmin, traditional regional Mexican music with dance
performers – Main Stage
5 p.m.: Kiss My Clear Lake Bass, sponsored by Lake County Chamber of Commerce; 4H and FFA Award Ceremony – Baldwin Pavilion
6 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
5 to 8 p.m.: Suze Pahl, jewelry making – Fritch Hall
5 to 5:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Clave Trébol, contemporary Mexican music – Main Stage
7 p.m.: Dirt track auto racing and boat races – Main Grandstands
7 to 7:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
8 to 10 p.m.: Banda Sangre Azteca, big band and dance – Main Stage
8 to 10 p.m.: Terry and Rohnda Turnil, pastels and acrylics – Fritch Hall
9 to 9:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes – see you in 2018!