Stanislaus County Fair – 2002

900 North Broadway, Turlock CA 95380

(209) 668-1333

 

For Immediate Release:

June 11, 2002

 

For further information:

Pennie C. Rorex, Publicity Director

Office: (209) 667-7024

 
Crafters, Hobbyists, Growers: Last call for Stanislaus County Fair entries in open divisions!

Turlock—Get in on the fun of exhibiting at this year’s Stanislaus County Fair but take note-- time is almost up!

            Do you bake, decorate, can, preserve, or make homemade brew? How about sew, crochet, spin, weave, knit, quilt or needlework? Or, does your hobby include gardening, planting, or arranging?  If so, take note--the deadline for open entries for the Stanislaus County Fair is just days away. 

            Perhaps you raise rabbits, poultry, livestock, horses, mules, goats, cattle, swine, or sheep?  Or do you grow fruits or nuts.

Moms, dads, grandpas, grandmas, children and tots--if you would like to display your hobby, craft or trade at the Stanislaus County Fair, the deadline for the open division is Thursday, June 20.  This exhibit deadline applies for the following divisions: Open rabbits, poultry, industrial arts, fine art, crafts, and agriculture/horticulture. 

Exhibitor entry forms must be received at the Fair office by 5 p.m. on June 20, 2002 or be postmarked by June 20, 2002.

 Handbooks and entry forms are available at the following locations.  In Turlock at the Fair office, the Turlock Library and Valley Distributors; in Ceres at Suzanne’s Ceramics; in Hilmar at Hilmar Cheese; in Oakdale at Oakdale Feed; in Riverbank at Morris Nursery; and in Waterford at Waterford Farm Supply. Exhibitor handbooks and entry forms are also available at the following Modesto locations: Artel Art Center; Edwards Cake Supplies; Nasco West; Scenic Nursery and the Stanislaus Library.  You can also request an exhibitor book by mail or by calling the Stanislaus County Fair office at 668-1333 or e-mailing the Fair at . 

 

Be part of the Stanislaus County Fair by displaying your talents and efforts and the chance to walk away with award ribbons, cash prizes and/or prize gifts.

The Stanislaus County Fair is now in its 91st year.  The theme of this year’s fair is “Through the Eyes of a Child.”  Last year, a record-number of family members enjoyed the fair as attendance topped 215,000 visitors.

The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, education, entertainment and technology.

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