Show your Support for Participants
of the 2012 El Dorado County Fair
"The Walk of Fame”
Would you like to see your name on display at the Fair AND throughout the year?
How about cheering on your child or grandchild for all to see?
Would you like everyone to know that your business supports the Fair?
Personal “Walk of Fame” signs—$30 for the entire year.
Business Logo “Walk of Fame” signs—$50 for the entire year.
Signs will be affixed to the ground and will stay on the fairgrounds
throughout the year, not just at fairtime.
Application Form
Historical Fair Dates
- The El Dorado County Fair began in 1859 without a fairgrounds, moving each year.
- In 1938, the Fair was held October 14–16, still without a permanent home.
- In 1939, the Fair moved to its current location, finally finding a permanent Home.
- 1939–1941: The Fair was held the third weekend in August for three years.
- 1942–1945: The Fair closed during WWII.
- 1950–1954: The Fair was held the second weekend in September for five years.
- 1955–1968: The Fair was held the third weekend in August for 14 years.
- 1971–1976: The Fair was held in mid-July for six years.
- 1981–1983: The Fair was held the last weekend in July, three years in a row.
- 1984–1985: The Fair was the first weekend in August for two years.
- 1986–1987: The Fair was held the last weekend in July for two years.
- 1988–1990: The Fair was held the first weekend in August for three years.
- 1991–1996: The Fair was held the last weekend of July for six years.
- 1997–present: The Fair has been held on Fathers Day weekend, the third week of June, for the last 15 years.
- Review El Dorado Fairgrounds
The El Dorado County Fair Association is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3)
2011 Junior Livestock Information:
Junior Livestock Top Sales and Buyers | Junior Livestock Sale Results