Placer County Fair & Events Center

800 All America City Blvd., Roseville, CA 95678 Phone: 916-786-2023 Fax: 916-786-2139
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The Fair

2011 Fair Wrap Up 2011 JLA THANK YOU TO OUR 2011 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SUPPORTERS Dates and Hours, 2012 2012 Admission Fees

2011 Fair Wrap Up

Media Contact: Karen Spencer, 916 663.3723

"IT'S A WRAP!" PLACER COUNTY FAIR ENDS SUCCESSFUL RUN

The weather cooperated for the Placer County Fair, which wrapped up the 2011 annual event on Sunday. With temperatures in the high 80s or low 90s it was pleasant weather for visitors to stroll the grounds and enjoy the Hollywood Stunt Show and the return of the lawnmower races.

The new on-the-spot contests were popular with no problem lining up 10 contestants at a time for pie, watermelon and hot dog eating contests. The mustache and beard contests drew contenders from the Bay Area as well as a few hairy men that just happened to be walking by. And Sunday's Holly-Woof Day brought out some friendly canine companions.

The new cooking demonstrations by Chef Gary Gilligan were also a big hit as the word spread and by Sunday it was standing room only for demos and samples of Cake Pops and Pop Tarts On-a-Stick.

Celebrity speed painter, Tim Decker, was one of the most popular entertainers as crowds stood mesmerized to finally realize which celebrity would appear before their eyes. With paintings created in under six minutes, Tim's flying brushes painted Elvis, John Lennon, Einstein and Hendrix.

Attendance this year was 26,116 with a big day on Saturday, keeping abreast of the 2010 gate when attendance soared over 2009. Organizers say that offering a free gate in 2010 so visitors could see the changes to the Fair paid off when they returned to a partially paid gate this year. Admission remained free before 3:00 each day, then a $4 admission for adults and $2 for children was charged. Joan Bartosik, CEO, said "Numbers are only one indication of the success of this year's Fair. We had more community involvement, beautiful displays, some fun new contests we will plan to repeat, and we provided a safe environment for our visitors."

A new event on opening night, "Simply Placer", showcased food and products made in Placer County, co-hosted by the Fair and the Mountain Mandarin Festival. Mark Gilmore, host of the 98 Rock radio station's Local Licks show brought several local bands to perform on Saturday.

Community involvement remained strong as a bevy of beauties participated in the various Miss Placer County pageants, and talent prevailed in the annual talent show. Shawna Bruce, 25 of Rocklin, was named Miss Placer County and Lauren Lagge, 16, of Lincoln, was named Miss Teen Placer County.

"We had a great team who thought outside the box and used every opportunity we had available to us and there was strong support from the Fair Board. I couldn't be more proud of the fair staff and all our crews from our greeters to our parkers to the maintenance and clean-up crews."

2011 JLA

THANK YOU TO OUR 2011 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SUPPORTERS

*12 Gage Ranch*	*Dean Gilliam & Morgan Stanley*	*Klint and Angel McDonald*	*Pat & Camille Leonhardt*
*Aaron & Kim Bruce, Sr*	*Del & Sandy DuFrene*	*Kurt & Stephanie Turner*	*Pat & Cheryl McCartney*
*Abbis Grooming*	*DeLoach Family*	*Kyle Martin*	*Paul M. Lewis*
*Adair Family*	*Don & Virginia Pierce*	*Landry Meats*	*PCF Directors*
*Allen Aldrich*	*Don Talbott*	*Larry Edmondson*	*Penner Family.*
*Amoruso Family*	*Duane & Doris Mitchell*	*Larry O'Connor*	*Penni Utterback*
*Anthony R. Virrueta Jr.*	*Duarte Family Vineyards*	*Laura Brown*	*Petersen's Tax Service*
*Apparatus*	*Ed & Evelyn Gi bson*	*Lee Bastien*	*PK Consulting - Pat Kress*
*Auburn Ravine Ranch, Inc*	*Ed & Margaret Nickle*	*Les Schwab - Roseville*	*Placer County Farm Bureau*
*B & M Radiator*	*Emmalee Dornbush*	*Les Schwab #643*	*Placer Farm Supply*
*Bachman Ranch*	*Farmer Handyman*	*Les Schwab Tire Center*	*R. A. Nemetz Construction*
*Barrett Lee*	*Farmond Trade Inc.*	*Les Schwab, Auburn Blvd.*	*Raley's Superstores-Bel Air*
*Barsdale Family*	*Fish Club Lambs*	*LFS Construction*	*Richard Duarte*
*Barsdale Tractor*	*Frawk Hubka*	*Lillian Baker*	*Ring O Steel Barns*
*Becky Childers, DVM*	*Fricke's Electrical*	*Linda Eubanks*	*RobbJack Corporation*
*Ben Furrer Dairy Inc*	*Gail Salzar*	*Lisa Pilz - Pilz Produce*	*Robert F. Townsend*
*Bess Cattle Ranch*	*Gene Walker*	*Loomis Basin Equin & Medical Clinic*	*Ron Franscella*
*Beverly J. Blengino*	*Gerald & Suella Martin*	*Louise DeLoach*	*Roseman Wagner Weath Management*
*Hansan Cattle Co.*	*GM Specialties*	*Lupe Lillibridge*	*Roseville Meats*
*Bill & Cristie Freymond*	*Harney Lane Winery*	*Lynda Dowdy*	*Ross & Bev Berlin*
*Bill McAnally Racing - Napa Auto Care*	*Harper Farms*	*Maira Armstrong*	*Russ Utterback*
*Bill Merritt*	*Helen & Gene Robles*	*Mangiata Catering*	*Sal Ruiz*
*Blain & Michelle Eslinger Valley View Brangus*	*Henry Sinclair*	*Mardell Bacon*	*Sam & Carlie Lake*
*Blue Moose Deli*	*Holt of California*	*Margaret Nickle*	*Sanchez Dorsets*
*Bob Fish Trucking*	*Irene Marler*	*Maria Galvez*	*Save Mart*
*Bonnie Hollitz*	*J&M Freeman*	*Marion Hickman*	*Scott Peters*
*Borsh Livestock*	*J.R.'s Sanitation*	*Mark Viviano*	*Sheridan Garage*
*Brenda & Jeff Barnes*	*Jack Schmidt*	*Marlene Botlenfield*	*Sierra Hay and Feed*
*Brian & Barbara DeNatly*	*Jason Krestoff*	*Martha Bullard*	*Sierra Pacific Industries*
*Brian Gai*	*Jean Priest*	*Matt Smotherman*	*Simply Portraits*
*Brower Mechanical Inc*	*Jeff & Sheri Dornbush*	*McDonald's - Auburn*	*Sinclair Concrete*
*Bruce Ulrich D.D.S.*	*Jeff Cota*	*McGuigan Trust*	*Snook Family*
*CA Davis Engineering*	*Jeff Taggett*	*Mendes Ranch*	*St. Francis Friesians*
*Carl Hass/Hass Foundation*	*Jeffrey Dufault*	*MHS Corporation Compaction Rentals*	*Steve & Robin Mitchell*
*Casillas Cattle Service*	*Jenine & Jeff Windeshausen*	*Michael & Debbie Ewing*	*Steve O'Neil*
*Celebrations Party Rental*	*Jennifer Bachman*	*Midstate Barrier, Inc*	*Steven & Helen Johnson*
*Charles & Jessica Armistead*	*Jerene Sharp*	*Mike & Cindy Prentice*	*Superior Farms*
*Charles Forbes*	*JG Consultants & Co., Inc.*	*Mike Edwards*	*Superior Livestock Supply*
*Chris Tryforos*	*Jim Bachman*	*Mitzi Oldham*	*T. Smotherman*
*Chuck and Lois Barsdale*	*Jim Freymond*	*Modern Metals*	*Terri Furrer*
*Cisco Air systems*	*Joan & Norb Bartosik*	*Molebash Family*	*The Big Four Tire Service, Inc.*
*Citrus Heights Saw & Mower Shop*	*John M. Taylor*	*Moore Pediatric Dentistry*	*Thermalands Sportsmen's*
*Claudia Aldridge*	*John N. Greco*	*Mower Family*	*Tim Smith*
*Clint & Leesa Hargan*	*JS Construction*	*Muller Pet Medical Center*	*Tom Barbarito*
*Cody Evans - Far West Construction*	*Juanita Parisi*	*N & J Johnson*	*Tom Berg*
*Consulo Insurance Agency*	*Judd Tripp*	*Nathan & Ann Baker*	*Tomasi Plumbing*
*Coupe Ranches*	*Judy Bloom*	*Neighborly Pest Management Inc.*	*Triple I Land & Livestock*
*Craig & Rita DeNatly*	*Kathleen Tagget*	*Nelson Brangus Ranch*	*Trueblood Family*
*Craig & Shelley Jorgensen*	*KC Cattle*	*Noah & Katie Baygell*	*Utterback Ranch*
*Custom Outdoor Environments*	*Kee Mapes Tax Specialists*	*Noah & Nancy MacKenroth*	*Viking Construction*
*D.J. Blohm Trucking*	*Ken & Susan Shaw*	*Norcal Kenworth*	*Virginia Patterson*
*Dario Ferrari*	*Ken Campbell*	*Nugget Market*	*Wagon Word Farm*
*Darlene Jemmings*	*Kenny G & Co.*	*Ollie Perry*	*Wayne & Barbara Vineyard*
*Dave Correia Hay*	*Keri Baker*	*Orangevale Meat Shoppe*	*Whittle Ranch*
*David Chaddock Auctioneer*	*King Ranch*	*Pape Machinery*	*Wholesale Lumber & Plywood*
			*Yosemite Meats*

Dates and Hours, 2012

Thursday, June 21	3pm - 10pm
Friday, June 22	3pm - 10pm
Saturday, June 23	10am - 10pm
Sunday, June 24	10am - 10pm

All buildings close at 10:00 p.m. daily, quilting exhibit closes at 9pm

2012 Admission Fees

		Fair Time
		6/21- 6/24
Adults (16-59)	TBD	TBD
Seniors (60 or Better)	TBD	TBD
Junior (6-15)	TBD	TBD
Kids 5 & under	TBD	TBD
Parking	TBD	TBD
Carnival Coupon PreSale	TBD	TBD
Grandstand Admission Adults	TBD	TBD
Grandstand Admission Juniors	TBD	TBD