Contests

Funnel Cake Eating Contest Daily at 2:00pm
in the Clifton & Warren Kids' Corral

Sponsored by Delicious Funnel Cakes. Free to enter with Fair admission. Pre-entry not required. Speed contest. Adult and Children's age groups. Come hungry!

Kids Big Wheel Races Daily at 6:00pm
near the Organ Room Lawn

Free to enter with Fair admission (4-7 years old). Pre-entry not required. Everyone gets a ribbon for participating. Arrive five minutes early to get your place in the competition. Sponsored by Gold Country Ace Hardware

John M. Studebaker Wheelbarrow Races Saturday at 5:00pm

Sponsored by Pioneer Community Energy.
Calling all men, women, boys & girls – enter the Wheelbarrow Races today!
Watch from the grandstands! Free to attend with fair admission.

Experience the
Rubicon Challenge Sunday at 2:00pm

Brought to you by Jeepers Jamboree, El Dorado County and the Rubicon Trail Foundation. Advance registration required. To register, email the Experience the Rubicon Challenge Registration Form to experiencetherubicon@gmail.com or the Fair office. More information.

Father's Day look-a-like Contest Sunday at 3:00pm

Sign Up at 2:50pm near the Community Stage. Categories for all! Father/Son • Father/Daughter • Mother/child • Multi-generations

Mutton Bustin' Friday following the Pee Wee Rodeo

Sponsored by Doug Veerkamp.
Young cowboys and girls ride for fame and glory! Buckles awarded to winners!

Hay Bucking Contest Saturday at 6:00pm

Sponsored by Clifton and Warren
Scored on speed-and quality of the load for the older groups. Watch the little ones figure out a technique of their own to get the hay into the truck with the help of a partner the same size... Lots of fun to watch/participate! Free to enter with Fair admission. Two people per team. Register at the Equestrian Arena. Trophies to winning teams Youth • Women's • Co-ed • Men's.

Plein Air Painting Friday

Prizes: 1st Place - $100 • 2nd Place - $75 • 3rd Place – $25. Cash prizes will only be paid if there are five exhibitors or more. Adults age 18+. Pre-registration required, due May 24 with free admission, same day signup June 16 – must pay admission. Entry fee is $10. Check-in between 12:00-2:00pm, completed by 6:00pm. Exhibitors will have an entry ticket at will call (Armory Road Gate) on day of contest. More information and Entry Form

Have you ever wanted to compete in
a Game Show? Now's your chance!
Daily in the Theater

Not So Newlywed Game
The Best Friend Challenge
Father Knows Best
check schedule for times

Pre-registration is NOT required. Arrive 10 minutes early to enter.

1st Miss El Dorado County Little Royals Pageant Sunday at 4:00pm following the Family Look-a-like Contest
Community Stage

The Little Royals Program is an opportunity to learn and grow the exciting experience
of pageantry in a fun, wholesome, and non-competitive family environment! Participants must be ages 11 and under. Boys and Girls welcome to participate.
Questions: email misseldoradocounty1@gmail.com or call/text: 530.306.1199

Register online 30 possible spots. Accepting applications on a first come first served basis.