The countdown has begun! With just a month left before the Lassen County Fair, the fair office is bustling with lots of activity.
Here’s what’s happening down on Russell Avenue…
Today, June 16th, is the final day to put in an application to enter an exhibit for this years fair! Make sure you get your entries into the fair office this afternoon!
The fairgrounds are featuring a brand new event this July 17th. It’s the Smackdown Bull Riding Tour, featuring Souza’s Bucking Bulls!
Are you a real cowboy? Prove it by signing up to ride one of these bad boys in the big show.
Tickets are $10 a person, a family pass (2 adults and 2 children) for $25 and children under 10 get in for only $5. Tickets are available on sale right now at the fair office or can be purchased at the gate. Show starts at 7:00p.m.
This year the Lassen County Fair is featuring three brand new, incredibly fun contests for everyone to participate in!
This year the Lassen County Fair is featuring three brand new, incredibly fun contests for everyone to participate in!The Frozen T-Shirt Contest.
Be the first to fit into a frozen t-shirt!
Yeah it sounds strange but boy is it a blast! Contestants in three categories are handed a t-shirt which has been frozen in a tiny roll.
The object of the contest is to thaw the shirt enough to wear it. You must follow the guidelines and successfully fit your head and arms into the t-shirt as for normal wear.
The first to do so in each category will be declared the winner.
Winner of the 11-16 age group will receive $50 and an all-day carnival ride wristband, the winner of the 17+ age group will receive $100 and the winner of the organization category will receive $500.
Application must be submitted to the fair office by 5:00p.m. Friday, July 13th. Entries are limited to the first 20 applicants in each of the three categories. Click here to download an entry form.
Do you like Funnel Cake?
A lot?
Do you like Funnel Cake?The second big contest at the fair this year is the Funnel Cake Eating Contest. The object of this contest is to eat 10 funnel cakes as quickly as possible.
The contestant in each category that finishes first or has eaten the most in 5 minutes will be declared the winner.
The winner of the 5-10 age group will receive $25 and an all-day carnival ride wristband; the winner of the 11-16 age group will receive $50 and an all-day carnival ride wristband; the winner of the 17+ age group will receive $100 and the winner of the organization category will receive $500.
Applications must be submitted to the fair office by 5:00p.m. Friday, July 13th. Entries are limited to the first 20 applicants in each category so register early. Click here to download the Funnel Cake contest entry form.
Watermelon Eating
Watermelon EatingThe final contest, which involves eating as much watermelon as possible without using your hands, is an American tradition!
It is messy, but boy is it tasty fun!
The contestant in each category that finishes their watermelon first will be the winner.
Contestants in the 5-10 age group will be given ¼ of a watermelon, the 11-16 age group will be given ½ of a watermelon and the 17+ age group and organization category will be given a whole watermelon.
The winner of the 5-10 age group will receive $25 and an all-day carnival ride wristband; the winner of the 11-16 age group will receive $50 and an all-day carnival ride wristband; the winner of the 17+ age group will receive $100 and the winner of the organization category will receive $500.
Applications must be submitted to the fair office by 5:00p.m. Friday, July 13th. Entries are limited to 20 contestants in each category. Click here to download the Watermelon Eating Contest entry form.
For more information about these fun events call the fair office at 251.8900 or visit their website at www.lassencountyfair.org
Want to show your employees just how much you appreciate them?
Want to show your employees just how much you appreciate them?The Lassen County Fair will be hosting its annual Employee of the Year luncheon Friday, July 20th at noon on the north grandstand lawn.
The fair encourages you to bring your employees and staff that make a difference in your workplace.
During the lunch, this year’s Employee of the Year will be announced. Nominations are currently being accepted.
The fair asks that you submit a letter stating why you think your employee or staff member should receive this honor. This letter will help determine the winner and will be read at the lunch.
The name of the 2012 Lassen County Fair Employee of the Year will be engraved on a plaque that will hang in the winner’s office for the entire year!
Luncheon reservations are required. The lunch will be provided by Debbie Lucero and costs only $10 per person. Admission to the fairgrounds is free with your paid lunch reservation.
If you would like to nominate an employee, or make reservations for the luncheon, click here and download the fair’s handy registration form. For more information call the fair office at 530.251.8900. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, July 11th.
