FOSTER FARMS WILL DEBUT PRESIDENTIAL TURKEYS
AT STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR

Turlock, CA (July 8, 2010) – Turkeys from the Presidential Turkey flock will be making their first public appearance at the Flavors of the Valley exhibit next Friday at the 2010 Stanislaus County Fair.

Foster Farms has the distinct honor of being the first local California based poultry producer to be invited to raise the Presidential Turkeys. The turkeys are Nicholas Strain birds and the breed originated from Sonoma Valley.  The Flavors of the Valley Exhibit at the Fair is a salute to local manufacturers and producers in the Central Valley. The Presidential Turkeys will be available for public viewing during the Fair’s 10-day run.  

            “It’s a tremendous honor for Foster Farms to be selected to raise and present the Presidential Thanksgiving Turkey,” said Chris Borovansky, CEO of Stanislaus County Fair. “We’re proud to count them (Foster Farms) as a strong partner with the Fair.”

The Presidential Turkey is hand selected by the National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman, Yubert Envia, from a carefully hatched and grown flock of 25 male turkeys. The turkey finalists and their flock are being raised at Wellsford Ranch in Modesto by Foster Farms growers.

The presidential birds will be presented to President Obama this Thanksgiving where they will be pardoned during an official ceremony in the White House Rose Garden.

The National Turkey is pardoned by the President of the United States in a tradition dating back as early as 1947. After the pardoning, the chosen bird and his Vice-Presidential alternate will fly first-class back to California to stand as Grand Marshal of Disneyland’s Thanksgiving Day Parade before retiring to Disneyland’s Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland.

The 2010 Stanislaus County Fair opens Friday, July 16 for a 10-day run.  Discounted Fair admission tickets and unlimited ride wristbands are now on sale. FoodMaxx Arena Motorsports are now on sale also. Visit the Fair’s website for detailed ticket sale information at www.stancofair.com. The 2010 Fair theme is “Flavors of the Valley.” The theme will highlight food and beverage products that are processed in the Central Valley.  The 2010 Fair will also feature the highly popular Rainforest Adventure, sponsored by Sky Trek Aviation.  Also planned for 2010 are 10-nights of free celebrity concerts included with admission, a total of five stages of live entertainment, upwards of 30,000 local exhibits and over 1,900 animals.

To receive future Fair concert announcements by text message, text the word “FAIR” to 47645.   Fair enthusiasts can also follow how the 2010 Fair is developing at twitter.com/stancofair.   In addition, become a fan of the Fair at facebook.com/stancofair.   Fair news and event listings are also available at myspace.com/stancofair.  

            The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, entertainment and technology.   For more information about the Stanislaus County Fair log onto its website at www.stancofair.com.