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.