Once in a Blue Moon New Year's Bash in Plymouth

Once in a Blue Moon New Year's Eve Bash - December 31, Amador County Fair in Plymouth.

Maxx Cabello Jr, Mick Martin, Mumbo Gumbo, Bluesion, Spun Crush & Sin Nombre!

SAVE on DISCOUNT ADVANCE TICKETS $35 or $50 at the door. You get: dinner, drink ticket, raffle ticket, commemorative glass, free return shuttle service to hotels, party hat and horn, bag of luxurious gifts and amazing discount coupons.

Follow the link to ticket outlets and BIG SAVINGS
http://www.goacra.org/programs.html#bluemoon

Bluegrassin' in Plymouth

Bluegrassin’ In Plymouth September 18 – 20, 2009
Fun Filled Weekend of World Class Bluegrass Music.
Arts & Crafts, Great Food & Beverages, Classic Car Show (sat. only), Kids on Stage, Emerging Artists, Outstanding Jamming.
Something for everyone and Much More!
Early Camping Open Monday September 14 – Advanced Tickets Available
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Wine Tasting at the Amador County Fair

Enjoy the Best of the Best Wines from the Amador County Fair Wine Competition. Tickets are limited and are now available at www.AmadorCountyFair.com.
For wine competition results go to AmadorCountyFair.com and click on Wine Results.

SAVE $$'s on Admission and Carnival Rides at the Amador County Fair

SAVE BIG at the Amador County Fair!
5 for $25.00 pre-sale discount admission tickets - Save almost 40%

Ride all Day for $20.00 Save 20% on pre-sale Carnival Rides

Click on AmadorCountyFair.com and SAVE
Or stop by the FEED BARN in Jackson, Clarks Corner in Ione or Pokerville Market in Plymouth and SAVE

Amador County Fair Survivor is on!

Do you have what it takes to Survive 4 Days at the Amador County Fair without money or electronic devices, eat Corn Dogs, do the Hukilau, Amador Idol, be a Carnival Barker, ride the Grivitron, swine showmanship and much, much more? Winner to receive $500 plus $500 to the Local Charity of Choice. Can you do what every 4-H Mom has done for generations? Entries close July 3. For rules and application click on amadorcountyfair.com

Amador County Fair entries are now On-Line

You can enter your pictures, pies, pigs, preserves, quilts, cakes, flowers and more at the Amador County Fair On-Line through our website at www.amadorcountyfair.com. Not only is it quick and easy, it will also help the Fair’s efforts to be environmentally friendly.

Don't hesitate to call the Fair at 209-245-6921 if you need help deciphering the language of premiums, divisions, classes, and sweepstakes, how to fill out an entry form and more. As always the Fair will accept entries via the postal service.

The last day to file most exhibit entry forms is Saturday, July 11; however there are some exceptions, check your Exhibit Guide for your specialty.

Be part of the fun! It's A Grape Time to Hukilau at the Amador County Fair July 30 through August 2 in Plymouth, CA. Watch for more fun on-the-spot contests that will be held during the Fair.

Amador County Fair Wine Competition Results Are In

The Amador County Fair competition is one of the most notable in the state, with many of the judges’ selections for awards going on to win at the California State Fair.

Judging was held on May 30 and winemakers whose wines received a gold, silver, or bronze award were invited for sampling during the Amador County Wine Tasting, Friday, July 31 at 7:00 pm. The admission price is $25 per person, including a dated souvenir glass and appetizers. Tickets are limited and can be purchased from the Fair office until the day of the event, as long as they are available. For more ticket information, call the Amador County Fair at 209 245-6921.

Competition results can be found at www.AmadorCountyFair.com just click on Wine Results.

Quality Assurance Program Set for June 20, 2009

Amador County Fair to host Dr Celina Johnson, California State University, Chico College of Agriculture, June 20, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Pokerville Hall. Learn the latest information on the H1N1 Virus and your role as a livestock producer.

Dr Johnson will be presenting the Youth Quality Assurance Program in cooperation with the California Exposition and State Fair, California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Division of Fairs & Expositions. This program defines your responsibilities as a youth livestock producer and qualifies exhibitors to show at the California Exposition and State Fair.

Dr Johnson will provide information on food safety hazards including; 1) Microbial contamination such as the H1N1 virus, E. coli and salmonella; 2) Chemical hazards such as drug residues; and 3) physical hazards including broken needles and bruising. We will be discussing practices that relate to food quality and production of a high quality project animal.

Everyone is invited to this informative event. For more information please contact Troy Bowers 245-6921 or ceo@AmadorCountyFair.com

Swine pre-weigh suspended for 2009

Because of concerns about the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) the Amador County Fair is suspending the swine pre-weigh requirement for the 2009 Fair. Swine exhibitors or their representatives are required to go to the pre-weigh at the fairground on May 31, 2009 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to pick up the ear tag for their pig.

Please do not bring your hog to the fairground on May 31. Pigs will still be shown at the Fair and the Junior Livestock Auction will take place as in previous years.

Any questions, please call the Fair at 209/245-6921 or visit our web site at www.amadorcountyfair.com

Wine entries close May 22, 2009

Commercial and Homemade wine entries close Friday, May 22, 2009. Entry fees, forms and exhibits may be delivered to 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth CA. For more information click on AmadorCountyFair.com or call 209-245-6921.

Have Fun in Plymouth this Saturday, May 2.

Lots of action in Plymouth, Ca this weekend. Start your day with breakfast at the Plymouth Main Street Flea Market while looking for rusty stuff, barn orphans, garage rejects, collectibles and treasures. Main St will be blocked off end to end for your enjoyment from 8 am – 4 pm. Spend Saturday afternoon on the Amador County Fairground wine tasting at the 3rd Annual Taste of Gold from 1 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy Hot Rods & Classic Cars, Live Music and Art Show.
The weather should be cool so come on out and enjoy your weekend.
Troy Bowers, CEO
Amador County Fair

Entry Guide now online

Check it out at AmadorCountyFair.com.
Wait no more, water your flowers, apply the finishing touches to your quilts, get your recipes in order, check your photos, get your art ready and enter your Amador County Fair!

Keep watching this site for more details!

Troy Bowers

May 1 Entry Deadline for Amador County Scholarship Pageant

Katie Hancock - Miss Amador 2008
Tessa Myers - 1st Runner Up
Courtney Anderson - 2nd Runner Up
Arieal Konze - 3rd Runner Up
Hailey Harvey - 4th Runner Up

Entries are now being accepted for the popular Miss Amador scholarship competition scheduled for July 30th at the Amador County Fair on the Central House Stage.

Young women ages 16 – 23 have the opportunity to compete for scholarships and to represent Amador County and the Fair as ambassadors throughout the year. The women compete in the areas of community service and fair experience, a personal and fair industry interview focusing on the entrant’s sense of value, attitudes, goals and aspirations, communication skills before a live audience, and an on-stage presentation.

Scholarship awards will be: $2,000 to Miss Amador, $1,000 to the First Runner-Up, $750 to the Second Runner-Up, and $500 to the Third Runner-Up.

Entry forms for the pageants are available on-line at amadorcountyfair.com or from the Amador County Fair office at Sherwood and School Streets in Plymouth. They can also be found at local high schools. Completed entry forms are due in the Fair office by May 1, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. or more information call the Fair office at 209 245-6921.

3rd Annual Taste of Gold - Wine Tasting, Wineries of the Sierra Foothills, Hot Rods & Classic Cars, Live Music, Art Show

Saturday May 2, 2009 from 1 – 5 pm on the Amador County Fairgrounds.

Sponsored by the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) the proceeds go to benefit our community's children and families.

Tickets are $30.00 in advance, $35.00 at the door and can be purchased at the ATCAA office at 935 S Hwy 49, Jackson on line at ATCCA.org or call 209-223-1485 for more information.

Hawaiian Recipes Featured at the Amador County Fair

Get out your Hawaiian Inspired Cook Books because we are going to have some Hukilau fun at the Amador County Fair!

Our Miss Louise Hall special contests this year feature Coconut Cream Pie, Chocolate Lava Cake, Macadamia Nut Cookies and for men only Hawaiian Short Ribs. For those who want to try their hand with flowers you may want to check out the Hawaiian Leis competition.

We are putting the finishing touches on the Exhibitor Guidebook and hope to have it posted to our web site by April 15, maybe sooner! Our online entries worked great last year and we are expanding our offerings. Watch this blog for more information.

Mahalo

Welcome Challenge of Champions CHSRA Championship Rodeo

What an honor it is for us to host the 2009 Challenge of Champions, the California High School Rodeo Association State-Wide Championship Rodeo March 20 through March 22, 2009. Once again the historic Benny Brown Arena and the Amador County Fairground and Events Center will be energized with these talented young men and women.

We salute the efforts of the parents, officials, friends, sponsors and relatives who give of themselves to help our youth. As everyone knows, fast times and high scores don’t “just happen”. So, to those behind the scenes who don’t get the buckle, a tip of the hat. This is truly the foundation from which this great nation was built upon.

Oh behalf of the Amador County Fair Board of Directors, management and staff we wish you the best of luck, blue skies, warm temperatures and a fast arena.

Rope ‘em ‘n’ Ride ‘em
B. Troy Bowers, CEO
Amador County Fair

Amadoropoly Clue

What is the largest community and fundraising event in the county for the Rotary Club of Jackson, Jackson Lions, Rotary Club of Plymouth-Foothills, FFA Boosters, Amador Wrestlers, Argonaut Volleyball, Amador County Unified School District Basketball and Cheerleading Program, Fiddletown Community Center, Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene, Miss Amador Scholarship Contest and countless 4-H, FFA and Grange Kids in the County?

Hint: "It's A Grape Time to Hukilau"

Amador County Fair Recognized

The 2008 Amador County Fair has been recognized with multiple awards in the annual Western Fair Association (WFA) Achievement Awards competition. No less than six first, and five second place wins were chalked up by the Fair’s marketing and operations programs for the 2008 Barnyard Mardis Gras Fair. WFA is composed of member fairs and large special events in the western states of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, New Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii, plus three major shows in Canada. The Amador County Fair competed against other Fairs of similar size.

Top honors went to the Fair for their 10 Reasons to Attend the Fair advertising series, the Barnyard Mardis Gras theme execution, the $2,000 Big Easy Cash Giveaway, their Innovative Use of Technology in Advertising, the 2008 Sponsorship Packet, and their Emergency Plan. They also received second place awards for the overall marketing program and print advertising designed by Fair publicist Karen Spencer, the Fair Guide produced by the Ledger Dispatch, the poster by Rand Huggett, Fair Sponsor Involvement and the Fair’s Conservation Program.

“It’s especially gratifying to be recognized by your peers in the Fair industry,” says Troy Bowers, CEO of the Amador County Fair. “But we fully understand that we owe our success to the partnerships we have with our sponsors, our vendors, our volunteers and the teamwork of our staff and our Board of Directors.”

Looking forward to another award-winning Fair, the 2009 event is sure to catch the eye of the Judges in the next competition. The Amador County Fair says 2009 is “A Grape Time to Hukilau” July 30 - August 2.

More about the Amador County Fair Foundation

The Amador County Fair Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 publicly supported corporation. The purpose of the foundation is to make it possible for community members and businesses to support improvements to the county fair and receive a tax benefit for their donations. In addition to physical improvements of the fair facilities, the Foundation will focus on promoting educational/agricultural and leadership opportunities for area youth. Amador county community members and business owners can support the foundation’s efforts by becoming an annual or lifetime member of the foundation.

Membership for the Amador County Fair Foundation are available:
$200 for a Single Membership - includes one admission to the Amador County Fair.
$300 for a Family Membership - includes four admissions to the Amador County Fair.
$2,500 for a Lifetime Membership - Includes two admissions to the Amador County Fair for life.

For more information about the Foundation please contact Pat Crew, Jackson Tire Service at 209-223-300 or Troy Bowers, CEO Amador County Fair at 209-245-6921 or

Amador County Fair Foundation Love A Fair

Amador County Fair Foundation’s Inaugural Event A Huge Success
“Love A Fair Ball” Kicks off the Foundations Fundraising Efforts

Plymouth, Amador County, California, February 23, 2009….A shared love for the Amador County Fair brought together over 200 people on Valentine’s Evening for the inaugural event of the Amador County Fair Foundation the “Love A Fair Ball”. The evening, which included a prime-rib dinner catered by Thomi’s in Jackson and the lively 40’ era music of “Sister Swing” was a great success by all accounts. “It’s really amazing how generous this community is even in such difficult economic times,” says Susie Clark the Foundation’s Treasurer, “We couldn’t have asked for a better start for our foundation both as a fundraiser/membership drive and opportunity to bring community awareness to the foundation’s goals.”

The Fair’s own Pokerville Hall was transformed for the evening into an enchanting atmosphere of Silver, Pink and Black. Guests took the opportunity to dust off their formal attire and dancing shoes making the evening even more elegant than most would have imagined.

In addition to the wonderful meal and music, attendees had the opportunity to win three fabulous prizes in the evening’s raffle including a very valuable gold coin, complete set of Cooper tires and the ultimate all-inclusive fair package. Proceeds from the event including the raffle and membership drive will help the foundation fund the many projects they have ahead. Membership information and details regarding the efforts of the foundation can be acquired by contacting the Amador County Fair at (209)245-6921.

Rally for Prospect Motors January 10 at High Noon

As most of you are aware GMAC, the financing company for GM has frozen the credit for Prospect Motors that resulted in the closure of the car dealership owned by the Frank Halvorson family for over 25 years.

I am asking for your help. As Prospect Motors and the Halvorson family has stepped up and contributed so much to this community I am asking for you to step up. Let us not forget their contributions to our community and families including purchasing animals at the Junior Livestock Auction, sponsorships for the Fair and leadership as a long time Director of the Amador County Fair. This is just a small sample of how the Halvorson family has contributed to Amador County.

At HIGH NOON this Saturday, January 10, there will be a GIANT SUPPORT RALLY in the Prospect Motors parking lot. Gather up everyone you know, put on your 4-H, FFA or Grange uniform, make signs, bring a banner and come out and show your support for the Halvorson Family.

Help spread the word. Text message, email, call, help pass out flyers. Get everyone you know to attend this photo-op and show the world how Amador County supports Frank Halverson and his family. There will be lots going on including the combined marching bands from the high schools.

There is one more thing you can do. Send an email to GM and GMAC to save Prospect Motors. Time is critical. Let's take back our future. Please send your email today to: Mark Laneve, Head of GM North American Operations at mark.laneve@gm.com, and to Barbara Stokel, Head of GMAC at barbara.stokel@gmacfs.com. If possible, please send these addresses to as many local residents as possible and have them contribute to this important venture as well.