Contests and dates for 2014 will be posted soon. Please check back.
Ranch Horse Versatility Show | Ranch Sorting | Motherlode Horse Show
Plein Air Painting | Teen Jam | Classic Car Show | El Dorado Idol Competition
I "Like" it Photo contest | Mutton Bustin' | Humpz & Hornz Bull Riding
Big Wheel Races | Funnel Cake Eating Contests
Hay Bucking Contest | Father Child Look-A-Like Contests | Wheelbarrow Races
El Dorado County Fair Versatility Ranch Horse Show
NVRHA Series
Clinic June 9th / show Saturday, June 15, 2013
Early entry closes May 31, 2013 @ 4:00 pm
EDCF Versatility Ranch Horse Show will be held during the El Dorado County Fair
Divisions: Youth • Novice-Limited • Amateur • Open
GSRVHA Classes: Ranch Riding • Ranch Trail • Ranch Cutting
Working Ranch Horse • Ranch Conformation
These classes are
explained in detail on the GSVRH.ORG website
under VRH Events.
Flyer, Entry Form and Liability Waiver - PDF
Ranch Sorting
Sunday, June 16, 2013 and Sunday, July 21, 2013
National Championships Sanctioned Ranch Sorting
at the El Dorado County Fair
Indoor Arena
Books Open: 8:00am
Start: 9:00am
Flyer, Entry Form and Liability Waiver - PDF
Mother Lode Horse Show
June 22 - 23, 2013 - Not held during the El Dorado County Fair
Adult & Youth
Pre-entries Close: Wednesday, June 20, 2013- 4:00 p.m.
(Post entries will be allowed with $5 additional fee per class)
CSHA Region III Approved – APHA PAC Approved
Horse Show Manager: Anne Frost
High Point Buckles (Youth & Open) will be awarded following Sunday’s show
High Point Award for ‘Gaited’ Division will be awarded following Saturday’s show
NCWHA Member’s class High Point Show approved!
Motherlode Booklet - PDF
Flyer, Entry Form and Liability Waiver - PDF
Plein Air Painting
Friday, June 14, 2013. Pre-registration by June 12.
More information and Registration Form - PDF
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. Come to the Fair and capture the fun and excitement of fair time on your canvas!
Check-in at the Fine Arts Department, located in the Organ Room, between Noon and 2pm on Friday, June 14, 2013
Artwork to be completed & turned in at the Organ Room by 6:00 pm
for judging.
Awards presentation 7:00 pm. Artwork will be on display until 8:00 pm
Prizes: 1st Place - $100 • 2nd Place - $75 • 3rd Place – $25
Cash prizes will only be paid if there are 5 exhibitors or more.
$10 entry includes entrance to the Fair.
For questions call (530) 621-5860.
Teen Jam
Friday, June 14, 2013 Noon to 5:45pm
Flyer and Waiver - PDF
Teen Jam is a live concert featuring local high school and younger bands. Whether you would like to showcase your band, gain exposure or practice in front of a live audience, sign up today to perform at the 2013 El Dorado County Fair! If you would like to sign up or have any questions, please contact the Fair office at 530-621-5860.
- Open to all high school or younger bands.
- Sign-up times are determined on a first come, first serve basis.
- Bands are encouraged to sign-up early because limited space is available.
- Bands must provide their own instruments.
- Sound and technician is provided by Fair.
- All bands have exactly 30 minutes (including set-up and break down) to perform on stage.
- All bands must finish playing with at least 5 minutes to spare before their 30 minutes has finished.
- All bands must arrive at least 30min before performance time and needs to have all equipment set-up as much as possible before taking the stage (i.e. drums assembled, cords connected to instruments, etc.).
- Music must be family appropriate (no swearing, etc.).
- This is NOT a competition.
- All members must each bring a waiver of liability form. If under 18 years of age, form must also be signed by their legal guardian in order to participate.
2013 Classic Car Show
Sponsored by Kniesel's Collision Center
Flyer - PDF
Entry Form - PDF
Fairgoers will vote for their favorite classic car. Different cars daily.
(2013 Schedule to come)
I "Like" it Photo contest
Thursday, June 13th - Sunday, June 16th
Capture the fun and excitement of the El Dorado County Fair! Simply take a picture with your camera phone or digital camera, upload the picture to the El Dorado County Fair Facebook page, and get your friends to “Like” it! The picture with the most “Likes” wins!
Official rules and guidelines
- Take a picture with your camera phone or digital camera.
- “Like” the El Dorado County Fair Facebook page.
- Upload your picture to the El Dorado County Fair’s Facebook Wall.
- Encourage your Friends to “Like” your picture. Remember they will have to “Like” the El Dorado County Fair Facebook page before they can “Like” your photo on our Wall.
- Be sure to include a fun caption and/or tag your Friends in each picture.
- Only photos submitted between Thursday, June 13th at 12:00PM PT and Sunday, June 16th at 11:59PM PT will be eligible for the competition.
- All “Likes” will be counted towards the final vote until Wednesday, June 20th at 11:59PM PT.
- Winners will be announced Friday, June 21st.
- 1st place will be awarded a $25 cash prize and 2nd place will be awarded a 4-pack of tickets to our 4th of July Family Blast celebration.
- Photos may NOT be altered with the exception of cropping, normal color or density balancing and spotting (i.e. red eye).
- By uploading a photo to the El Dorado County Fair Facebook page, the exhibitor agrees that any photograph submitted may be used by the El Dorado County Fair on websites, future publications and promotions without compensation to the exhibitor.
- All photos must be family appropriate.
Mutton Bustin'
Sponsored by Doug Veerkamp
Friday, June 14, 2013
Location: Grandstands
Mutton Bustin' will begin at 6:30 pm
Entry Form and Liability Waiver - PDF
Young cowboys and girls riding sheep for fame and glory!
A fun Rodeo event for the whole family.
Winner receives a buckle!
Limited to 36 Busters.
18 slots will be reserved for El Dorado County residents.
$35 entry includes T-shirt and one adult admission into the Fair.
Must reserve spot prior to the fair. Contestants must arrive by 6pm.
For questions call (530) 621-5860.
Humpz & Hornz Bull Riding
Friday, June 14, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Location: Grandstands
Bulls, Cowboys, and Clowns - watch from the grandstands.
El Dorado Idol Competition
Preliminary Competition: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Finals: Sunday, June 16 at 6:30 pm
Location: Budweiser Stage
Contestants must pre-register by June 13
by calling the Fair Office at 530.621.5860 and completing a Liability Release.
- Contestants must reside within El Dorado County
- Only solo vocalists may enter. Duets, trios, bands are not eligible
- Contestants may sing A cappella or to professionally recorded tracks, which contestant will supply on a CD. Lead vocals on the track must be removed.
- Accompaniment by any form of live musical instrument is not allowed
- Contestants must perform at the preliminary contest in order to be eligible for the final competition.
- Minors under the age of 18 as of the day of the preliminary contest (June 15) must have a signed Consent and Name Release authorization form signed and on file with Fair office prior to preliminary.
Judging Criteria:
- Vocal talent
- Stage presence
- Entertainment appeal
Flyer PDF
Liability Release PDF
Minor Consent and Name Release authorization form PDF
Hay Bucking Contest
Sponsored by Clifton and Warren
Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Hay Bucking Contests by age group in the Equestrian Arena.
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... or watch adults who sometimes beat another team by a fraction of a second.
Lots of fun to watch and or participate!
Free to enter with Fair admission
Two per team
Register at the Equestrian Arena.
Trophies to winning teams
• Youth Teams • Women's Teams • Co-ed Teams • Men's Teams
Father Child Look-A-Like Contests
Sponsored by Teichert
Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 1:00pm on the Main Stage
Free to enter with Fair admission
Pre-entry not required.
Come to the Main Stage 15 minutes before the contest to sign-up!
Categories: Father/Son, Father/Daughter & Multi-generations.
Lots of great raffle prizes. Get entries by participating.
Funnel Cake Eating Contests
Sponsored by Teichert
Daily in the Kid's Corral
- Check the schedule.
Free to enter with Fair admission Pre-entry not required.
Speed contest. Come hungry.
Kid's Big Wheel Races
(for kids 4-7 years old)
Big Wheels donated by Gold Country Ace Hardware and Hobbies
Daily on the Plaza near the Kid's Corral - Check the schedule.
Free to enter with Fair admission. Pre-entry not required.
Winner receives a tee-shirt. Everyone gets a ribbon for participating.
John M. Studebaker
International Wheelbarrow Races
Rules & Entry Form
Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Championship Race
Open to Men & Women 18 years and older.
Entry fee - $50 if postmarked on or before 6/1/13, $75 after.
1st - $1000 and Name of Historic Trophy & Certificate • 2nd - $300 + Certificate
• 3rd - $ 200+ Certificate • 4th - $ 100+ Certificate
Contestants should have a sponsor.
A minimum of 50 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “C”.
Women’s Race
Open to Women 18 years and older.
Entry fee $40 if postmarked on or before 6/1/13, $50 after
1st - $500 + Certificate • 2nd - $200 + Certificate • 3rd - $ 100.00 + Certificate
Contestants should have a sponsor
A minimum of 30 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “B”.
911 Team Challenge
2 person Fire Station Team. Entry fee - $30 if postmarked on or before 6/1/13 $40 after.
The first team member starts the race and hands off the wheelbarrow,
gold pan and ore midway through the course. The partner then finishes the race.
1st - $250 + Certificate • 2nd - $100 + Certificate • 3rd - $ 50.00 + Certificate
A minimum of 50 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “C”.
Must use separate 911 Challenge application available at the Fairgrounds, Minuteman Press or by calling (530) 903-6361.
High School Team Challenge
2 person High School Teams (Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Snowboarding, Key Clubs)
Entry fee - None
Which team in the county has what it takes to be the best High School team around?
A minimum of 50lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “C”.
1st - $200 + Certificate • 2nd - $50 + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate
Teen Races
(Ages 13-17) Boys and Girls run separate races.
Entry fee - None
1st - Award + Certificate • 2nd - Award + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate.
Boys - A minimum of 20 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow
over course “B”.
Girls - A minimum of 15 lbs. of ore must be carried in the small wheelbarrow
over course “A”.
Youth Races
(Ages 10-12) Boys and Girls run separate races.
Entry fee - None
1st - Award + Certificate • 2nd - Award + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate.
A minimum of 10 lbs. of ore must be carried in the small wheelbarrow over course “A”.
Old Timer's Race
Open to Men & Women 55 and over.
Entry fee - $40. if postmarked before 6/1/13 $40.
1st - Award + Certificate • 2nd - Award + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate.
A minimum of 40 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “B”.
El Dorado County 4-H Program | Ponderosa High School FFA
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In 1879, In order to encourage county residents to participate in the State Fair, the railroad offered to transport livestock entries from El Dorado to Sacramento for free, and people at half price.
