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2008 El Dorado County Fair Contests

Rubber Duck Races

Heats
Thursday 1:30 & 5:30
Friday 2:00 & 6:30
Saturday 2:00, 4:00 & 6:30
Sunday 12:30, 3:00
Finals Sunday at 7:00

Cost is $2 per duck, additional races with the same duck $1

Daily prizes. Heat winners come back for finals on Sunday for a chance for the
Grand Prize - a two nights at the Horizon Hotel & Casino in South Lake Tahoe

Flyer - PDF



Plein Air Painting

Sponsored in part by the Thomas Kinkade Foundation
What is Plein Air Painting you ask?  Plein Air translates to “open air.”  This term is used to describe paintings that have been created outdoors, rather than in the studio.  Photo references are not used.  So come to the Fair and capture the fun and excitement of fair time on your canvas!

Pre-registration by Friday, June 1 is required.
Friday, June 12
Check-in between 10:00 am and Noon
Artwork must be completed by 4:00 pm

$10 entry includes entrance to the Fair. For questions call (530) 621-5860.
More Details and Registration Form - PDF



El Dorado County Fair Idol

All contestants shall perform at a preliminary competition being held on the Main Stage on June 12 beginning at 4:30 pm. Ten finalists shall be chosen to perform at the final competition on June 15 at 8:30 pm. on the Main Lawn Stage.  The winner shall be sponsored by the El Dorado County Fair to participate in the regional competition, date & location TBD.

Pre-registration by Thursday, June 12 is required.
Thursday, June 12 beginning at 4:30 pm.

 

Mutton Bustin'

Limited to 36 Busters. 18 slots will be reserved for El Dorado County residents.

Friday, June 13
Mutton Bustin' will begin at 6:30 pm

Winner receives a buckle!
$35 entry includes T-shirt and one adult admission into the Fair.
For questions call (530) 621-5860.

Flyer - PDF
Entry Form and Waiver - PDF

 

Humpz & Horns Bull Riding

Friday, June 13 at 8:00 pm

 


Anything goes! Kid's Pet Show

Saturday, June 14 at Noon

Bring your pets, dress them alike, dress them like their owner,
theme costumes, litters of pups, kittens, be creative or just cute!
Exotic animals, farm animals, your favorite pet ... bring them all!

$4 entry includes entrance to the Fair
For more information call (530) 621-5860

Flyer - PDF

Entry Form and Waiver - PDF


Destruction Derby

Presented by Dutch Holland Racing Promotions

Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 pm
Location: Grandstand
Entry Fee: $60.00 for Driver and Car
$20.00 for each Pit Person

Presale Entry Tickets for Spectators (Includes Fair Admission)

$2,500 in purses
Main Event: 1st $1,200, 2nd $500, 3rd $250, 4th $100
All Heats and Consolation – 1st $75, 2nd $25
Best Appearing Car - $50
Entry Forms are available in the Fair Office

For questions please contact Dutch or Fran Holland
Phone: 707-485-8687
Fax: 707-485-0911
email: dhrp@pacific.net
website: dutchhollandracingpromotions.net

 

Ugliest Dog Contest

Sunday, June 15 at 1:30 pm
Is your dog ugly enough?

Entry Form and Waiver - PDF

Flyer - PDF


Father Child Look-A-Like Contests

Sunday, June 15 at 5:30 pm

 


John M. Studebaker International Wheelbarrow Races

Sunday, June 15 at 6:00 pm

 


Mother Lode Fair Circuit Horse Show

More information - PDF
Motherlode Entry Form - PDF

El Dorado County 4-H Program
Ponderosa High School FFA