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Riverbank home brewer to suds it up at the Stanislaus
County Fair
Turlock
–As the Stanislaus County Fair exhibit deadline
approaches, one of the hundreds of exhibitors
guaranteed to enter is Bob
DeWitt.
The
Fair has more than rides, shows and great food and Riverbank
resident Bob DeWitt is testimony to that!
DeWitt
is a home brewer and a member of the Hoppy Cappers of
Stanislaus County..
He’s been brewing his own since in 1977.
Some home brewers use real fresh fruit, age in
cold storage for months, and use a variety of
different hops or specialty grains.
But, DeWitt’s recipe is one of a kind.
His brew will be on display at the Stanislaus
County Fair.
The
Stanislaus County Fair offers opportunities for those
pre-kindergarten to senior citizens to exhibit their
talents in areas of livestock, horticulture,
floriculture, fine arts, crafts, photography and home
arts. Participants,
like DeWitt, are eligible to win cash prizes, ribbons
and even sponsored gifts.
DeWitt
encourages more competitors to join in the family fun.
“It’s a good way to get input on your
craft,” said DeWitt. “And, it’s a great way to
get input from others with the same interest.”
Exhibitor
entry forms are now available.
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 .
Entry
deadlines vary depending on the department, but all
fall on one of three dates: June
6, June 20 and/or July 2.
The Stanislaus County Fair is now in its 91st
year. The
2002 Fair opens Friday, July 26 for a 10-day run. The theme of this year’s Fair is “Through the Eyes of a
Child.” Last
year, 215,000 family members enjoyed the Fair.
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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