Mormon Helping Hands Make A Difference

Thanks to the many Mormon Helping Hands who helped the Amador County Fair this past April 30, 2011.

Sunny skies and many happy hands make a large job seem small.
Crews painted the grandstand seats in the Benny Brown, installed baby changing stations in the midway restroom, repaired walkways, landscaping and so much more.

As the network of California Fairs struggle to adjust to deep funding cuts from the State of California these kinds of efforts are even more important.

Thanks again!

Amador County Fair recognized with top industry honors for 'It's a Jungle Out There'

The 2010 Amador County Fair has been recognized in eight categories in the annual Western Fair Association Achievement Awards competition.

As reported in the Ledger Dispatch the Amador County Fair chalked up three first- and a third- place winners the fair's marketing and communication pieces for the Amador County Fair's 2010 "It's A Jungle Out There" theme. WFA is composed of member fairs and large special events in the western United States, plus major shows in Canada. The Amador County Fair competed against other fairs of similar size.

Top honors went to poster art by Rand Huggett, and the KSEG radio commercial. Other awards were for newspaper ads, display advertising and direct mail, plus the fair's recreational vehicles policies handbook and the Junior Livestock Auction Policy Handbook.

CEO Troy Bowers and board members Robert Manassero, Frank Halvorson, Ciro Toma, Marilyn Hoopes, Chuck Simmons, Jeannie Deaver, Mike Boitano and Jan Howard were on hand at the annual achievement awards dinner to receive the awards, all decked out with purple hats and boas, the favorite color of former CEO Susan Clark, who was inducted into the WFA Hall of Fame.

Looking forward to another award-winning fair, the 2011 event will aim to catch the eye of the judges in the next competition. "Dancing with the Steers" is the new theme.

The Amador County Fair will be held July 28 through 31. For more information, visit www.AmadorCountyFair.com, and follow them on Facebook.

FREE Electronic Recycling October 30, 9am-2pm

Amador County Fair is collecting old and damaged televisions, plasma screens, computer monitors, laptops and LCD screens on Saturday, October 30 from 9am to 2 pm.

Free! No Charge to you! Electronic Recyclers, the largest recycler of electronic waste in the state of California will collect all of the material and recycle it in an environmentally safe manner.

Did you know that it is illegal to simply throw an unwanted television or computer monitor in the trash in California? Electronic items have toxic elements that are environmentally hazardous when they are dumped into landfills. By law, such products must now be recycled properly and in ways that won’t harm the environment

The Amador County Fair is here to help! Bring your electronic waste to Amador County Fair, broken or unbroken. There is no limit on how many items you can bring to recycle, and it is FREE of charge. Acceptable items include anything with a plug, but nothing with Freon i.e. refrigerators, freezers, etc. No batteries of florescent light bulbs please!

Amador County Fair, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth. Please enter the parking lot on Empire St. For more information on this electronic recycling event, call (209) 245-6921 during normal business hours.

A Taste of Gold 2010 - Saturday, May 1

Join us for our 4th annual “A Taste of Gold”, held at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, CA. and enjoy a variety of premier wineries from the Sierra foothills region. Sample delicacies from local restaurants and caterers. The fun continues throughout the day with live music, art displays, jewelry, a silent auction, a raffle, hot rods and classic cars.

Help us help our children & families. For over 30 years the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency A-TCAA has worked to help families create successful lives by overcoming barriers. The Family Resource Services division provides a comprehensive array of programs designed to strengthen and support families including those at risk for abuse, neglect or out of home placement. These services include: parent education classes, therapeutic counseling, parent aide/home visitors, parent teen communication classes, baby steps classes, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for dependents of the court, PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy), and mentoring. All of these services are offered for free!
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and may be purchased online through the A-TCAA website, www.atcaa.org

Click here for Directions to the Amador County Fairgrounds

Challenge of Champions Rodeo

The Amador County Fair is honored to host the 2010 Challenge of Champions and thrilled to see the best teen rodeo athletes compete in our Benny Brown Arena this March 19 through the 21, 2010.

We salute the California High School Rodeo Association for their efforts to encourage the friendly spirit of competition, high standards for conduct and sportsmanship. Hat’s off to the kids, moms, dads, friends, neighbors, vets, feed stores and everyone involved. The investment of time, energy and dollars to support these kids will bring untold rewards to our community and to our Nation.

Oh behalf of the Amador County Fair Board of Directors, the City of Plymouth and Amador County we wish you the best of luck, blue skies, warm temperatures and a fast arena!

Rope ‘em ‘n’ Ride ‘em

For information please call 916-224-3630

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.

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.