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Welcome to the Fair ................................................4 Fair at a Glance .........................................................4 About John Kegebein .............................................6 Agriculture/Horticulture .......................................8 Chef Anna Marie .......................................................9 Yesterday’s Farm ...................................................10 Roots of Homebrewing ..........................................12 Sea Lions Return ....................................................14 - Feature story by Tyler Flesner All-Alaskan Racing Pigs ......................................16 4-H Leadership Team.............................................18 Daily Schedules and Map .....................................21 Entertainment ........................................................32 - Feature stories by Tyler Flesner: Antsy McClain, Caravanserai & No Respect Band Manager’s Message ...............................................44

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trees to help create a more park like setting in the upcoming years.

And while the Fair is bringing back many of your favorites the word we have been using a lot is “New.” n the grounds the word new applies to the newly widened O Horse Show Gate, a brand new

gate between Floriculture and Heritage Hall. This gate will be used for Valet Parking during the Fair. Yes, Valet Parking! And new landscaping around the Rodgers House will dress up the main gate. The Rodgers House is also getting a completely new patio, garden and sitting area to make it even more inviting for our guests.

ome of what’s new is hard to spot like the improved water system, Sa lot more drip irrigation, and an

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his year’s Fair is both new and wonderfully the same.

The grounds are absolutely beautiful with an abundance of blooming flowers and over 150 additional

earthquake safe Hog Barn. There’s a new livestock washing area and 150 freshly painted box stalls for our horse shows.

Admission / Daily September 10-15, 2013 Tuesday - NOON to 10:00 PM Wednesday through Friday - Noon to 11 PM Saturday - 10 AM to 11 PM Sunday - 10 AM to 10 PM

Adults 13 to 61 • $10.00 ($9.00 Advance) Children 6 to 12 • $5.00 ($4.00 Advance) (Free on Kid’s Day, 9/11) Children 5 and under • Free Seniors 62 and better • $8.00 ($7.00 Advance) ($5.00 on Senior Day, Tuesday, at Gate Only) Parking • $5.00

Fair too is benefitting from the word new. Several departments Tsuchhe as Youth, Home Arts and Amateur Wine have moved so make sure you have one of our Getting Around Maps to help you track them down. As you stroll Apple Blossom and Fiesta Lanes new food booths will join your old favorites to offer the best in great Fair food.

Volunteer Management Team has done a fantastic job this Tyearhe under the leadership of Dave Kegebein. So I wish to welcome each and every one of you to our new and improved Fairgrounds. I hope you and your family will have fun and get a chance to see what these volunteers have accomplished.

lease tell everyone you know to come on out and enjoy the 2013 P Fair and our tribute to “Cowboy Boots and Country Roots.”

Loretta Estrada

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Tuesday 9/10 - The No Respect Band Wednesday 9/11 - Keith Anderson Thursday 9/12 - Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours Friday 9/13 - Caravanserai The Santana Tribute Saturday 9/14 - Frankie Ballard Sunday 9/15 - Pro Wrestling Revolution * All Shows at 7:30 PM on the Amphitheater Stage

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Mary Hopf, Poster Artist ty fair spread out before him. That tractor driver looked a lot like someone named John Kegebein and was inspired by an actual photo of him on a tractor out on the Fairgrounds. gain in 2013 it is A Hopf’s vision that best encapsulates the

uring the last half dozen years D local artist Mary Hopf has created the artwork that brought life

connection “Cowboy Boots and Country Roots” has to the Fair.

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he Fine Arts Department is very THopf pleased to announce that Ms. will be signing copies of her

to three different fair themes.

n 2007 Hopf turned “Barn in the USA” into an all animal act on stage with cheering crowds celebrating the Fair. The 2008 theme was “Let the Good Times Grow” and it was this very same artist who captured an excited tractor driver as he came upon the coun-

poster Friday evening of the Fair from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. You might want to make it a point to stop by the Fine Arts Building and meet Mary Hopf, Poster Artist.

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50 Years Caring for the Fair

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ohn Kegebein was born and raised on a dairy farm in Crystal Lake, Illinois. When he was discharged from the Army at Fort Ord it was winter and there was no snow here so he decided to stay in California. He moved to Watsonville and began working at the Marinovich Cold Storage Plant.

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n 1963 he was employed in maintenance by the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

During his 20 years caring for the Fairgrounds, Kegebein was considered “a really good guy” so much so that he was named the first “Good Guy of the Month” by a local publication.

“Indispensable” was the word quoted in the Good Guy article by people who came in contact with him during the Fair or at events on the Fairgrounds during other times of the year. “He is maintenance man, construction expert, electrician, plumber, painter and practical master of a dozen other crafts with which he keeps everything at the Fairgrounds

running smoothly and the people happy.” “Helpful beyond the call of duty” and other complementary phrases were used to describe the energy and passion he always gave as Senior Maintenance Man at the Fairgrounds. n 1993 he left his position as Senior Maintenance Iredwood Man to begin a 10-year business manufacturing planters for local businesses and individ-

uals. While making planters, Kegebein continued to be active at the Fair, helping with the Junior Fair Board and 4-H activities and he served three terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Fair. In 1991 he was chosen Manager of the Fair, and with his good guy attitude and leadership abilities, successfully updated and improved the Fair until his retirement in 1998.

pon retirement Kegebein did not leave the FairU grounds because he then turned his focus to the Agricultural History Project, a not-for-profit organiza-

tion whose mission is to preserve the agricultural history of the central coast. He had been elected president of the organization in 1986 and now had the time to take the two acres at the entrance of the Fairgrounds and, with an incredible group of dedicated volunteers, start building the well-respected organization and the four buildings, totaling 20,640 square feet, that houses agricultural artifacts, exhibits and items used as teaching tools for school groups and the general public. Kegebein will readily tell anyone that he really enjoys restoring antique equipment, and the site houses more than 40 restored tractors, several wagons and buggies, a caboose and various other antique implements previously used in local agriculture. In 2000 he was appointed Volunteer CEO of the Agricultural History Project. his first love wasn’t quite ready to let him Bcialutgo.times In 2008 the Fair hit some difficult finanand the always willing John Kegebe-

in stepped in and volunteered as Manager for a couple of years. During his volunteer term, he not only managed the Fairgrounds, but assisted in housing hundreds of people, animals, firemen, and their equipment, during the rash of Santa Cruz County fires in 2009.

oday, 50 years later, he is a significant parTcreated ticipant of the volunteer Management Team by his son Dave to manage the Fairgrounds.

no surprise to anyone, he is still the GoA nd To-Good- Guy.

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year the Agriculture/Horticulture Department Ttors,his is pulling out all the stops. They have new exhibinew contests and lots and lots of new recipes to share with all of the patrons from their first ever demonstration kitchen.

top three winners will be determined by votes from the public and the names will be posted by noon on Saturday, September 14th. Remember what beekeepers always say, “Honey is Mother Nature’s sweetener.”

Organic Gardens will have a featured on’t miss the department’s Second Annual Ltheyakeside display which will include all of the produce that D Strawberry Pie Eating Contest! This is a contest grow locally. They were the Department’s 2012 you won’t soon forget. Last year’s winner, Jonathan Best of Show display and they look forward to having them back. Lakeside is a generous donor of produce that the committee prepares and serves the public each year.

Weininger, will be returning to defend his title. Come sign up for the contest in the Harvest Building, spaces fill fast. The contest takes place on Friday night and fair goers are encouraged to check their schedule for the location.

he Gilroy Beekeepers Association will be hosting TBenito, a honey contest with entries from Santa Cruz, San eatured cooks and restaurants in the demonstraSanta Clara and Monterey beekeepers. The F tion kitchen will include: California Grill (in conjunction with Lakeside Organic Gardens), Willis Bailey III of Bailey Construction, Original Sin Desserts and Catering, Chef Anna Marie Gotti, members of the Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Foundation and many more.

xhibitors in the Ag/Hort Department this year inESpice clude: Lakeside Organic Gardens, Monterey Bay Company, Gilroy Beekeepers Association, Pre-

vedelli Farms, County of Santa Cruz Mosquito and Vector Control, Monterey Mushroom, S. Martinelli & Company, Frank Gallucci Labels, Belle Farms, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Second Harvest Food Bank, Santa Cruz County Water Awareness Committee, Dobler & Sons, LLC, and West Lake Fresh.

come and visit all the Harvest Building has P lease to offer. They look forward to seeing you at the Fair.

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ach year the Agriculture/Horticulture Department reaches out to the community for a number of reasons.

They need support from sponsors and donors, but most of all, it is essential that they have dozens of volunteers on hand to help with set up and daily operations. This is where high school students and Chef Anna Marie Gotti play a crucial role.

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hef Anna has donated the entire week of the Fair for the past six years to oversee youth volunteers. She has trained them on proper kitchen set-up, safe food preparations, etiquette for serving food to the public, and kitchen clean up. A number of schools in the county encourage their students to fulfill their community service requirements by volunteering with local organizations and the Santa Cruz County Fair provides a wonderful opportunity for them to do so.

en safety and interacting with the public. Chef Anna emphasized the value of teamwork and clear communication when working in a professional kitchen.”

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he Santa Cruz County Fair prides itself on the fact that it is volunteer-run. Without the help of the community and people like Chef Anna, the Fair would be unable to operate. Here is what local Teacher/Advisor Kim Sakamoto of Renaissance High School and her student had to say about their experiences working with Chef Anna at last year’s Fair in the Harvest Kitchen:

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Volunteering for the Harvest Kitchen provided our students with a remarkable opportunity to learn first-hand about large scale menu planning, food preparation, kitch-

n her Rotary Student of the Month speech, student Rosalia Olvera reflected on her experience working with Chef Anna in the Harvest Kitchen. She said, “That day changed everything for me. I got to know the other students and rely on them. We worked as a team.” Rosalia is now enrolled in the Cabrillo College Culinary Arts Program. Her dream is to someday open her own pastry shop. n 2011, upon her return from deployment as a Red Cross Volunteer, Chef Anna was awarded the Ag/Hort Department Volunteer of the Year Award.

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any times the docents at Yesterday’s Farm are M asked, “Why do we need to preserve the history of agriculture and why is that history so important?”

Their answer is that it shows how hard their ancestors worked as a family to produce the food for their kitchen table and for 100’s of other people that lived in nearby villages and cities. The Agricultural History Project’s (AHP) goal is to enrich the lives of its citizens with agricultural history and that is what Yesterday’s Farm works hard to do during the Santa Cruz County Fair.

esterday’s Farm is located near the Heritage Hall Y and Rodgers House and is on the permanent site of the Agricultural History Project. At Yesterday’s Farm

you will have the opportunity to observe the Clydesdale horses that once tilled the soil and harvested crops. You will have a chance to view the 1000’s of artifacts that local farmers have given AHP; plows dating back to 1876, wagons and buggies from the 1880’s to the1940’s and a time line of the events from 1800 to 2000.

here is even the possibility of participating in a resTlection. toration project of one of the artifacts in AHP’s colYou will have the opportunity to work along-

side one or more of the volunteers who maintain the artifacts on a daily basis year around. If your interest is in wood working, you may work on a carriage or other historical item and if you are mechanically inclined you will have an opportunity to work on a tractor or one of the many implements that are

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housed in the AHP’s collection. A memory book will be made to recognize the people helping in the restoration program. emonstrations of food preparation will be held at D Claudia’s Kitchen and the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association (Branch 3) will be showcas-

ing their antique engines and implements. The spinners and weavers will again showcase the craft of spinning wool into yarn that is then used to make sweaters and other garments. In the Codiga Center and Museum they will have garments displayed in a showcase that were entered into the Fair. A menagerie of animals will be on site for visitors to observe and learn about their history. Yesterday’s Farm will be presenting farming demonstrations during the entire time the Fair is open. A movie will be shown continually in the tractor barn on some of the practices of agriculture that used horses and early tractors as the operating power.

on’t forget include in your plans the tractor paD rade which winds its way through the Fairgrounds each weekday evening and Saturday afternoon.

And to prove it wasn’t all work and no fun, they are planning square and line dancing on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 P.M.

top by and say hello to the many docents who Sty Fair. present Yesterday’s Farm at the Santa Cruz Coun-

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A history of brewing the beer you drink

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ou could not always go down and buy a case of beer at the store. Until relatively recently, brewing was done for a single household, or at most, a single town.

Ancient history

brewer needed to leave the wort, the soup made from the water, barley, and hops, out overnight before the fermentation process would start. They had no control over what yeast would inoculate their beer.

Some yeasts made beer that tasted or smelled like old boots. (See how cleverly we tied into this year’s theme)

rcheological evidence has led ut other yeasts made very demany scientists to the conclu- B licious beer. And usually since A sion that beer started civilization. brewing was done in the same Not surprisingly beermakers tend to believe this is true. According to the Archeologists who studied the part beer might have played, one of the major reasons hunter/gatherers settled down and started farming was to ensure a stable supply of grain to make beer.

place each time, the same yeasts would inoculate later batches. A successful brewer could continue to brew with the same yeast without, apparently, adding any to the wort.

Beer out of the home

istorically, beer was brewed by ith the Industrial Revolution of the housewife as one of the W the late 1700’s almost all brewH household tasks. Men did not start ing moved from the home to factobrewing until it moved out of the home and into factories. Beer was healthier to drink than water at that time because the water used to produce it was boiled during the brewing process.

town had its own style of beer and local styles varied significantEly. very The flavor of the beer depended,

ries. But breweries were still small local industries that continued to use local water and ingredients.

he science of brewing took a great leap forward in 1857 when TLouis Pasteur proved that fermen-

tation was caused by living yeasts, not a chemical catalyst. Another

discovery homebrewers can thank Louis Pasteur for is that he identified the connection between sanitation and good beer: microbes. nce pure brewing yeast became available in 1883, brewO ing was no longer a hit or miss prop-

osition. With good ingredients and good technique, you can create great beer every time.

Prohibition n 1910 (before Prohibition) there were 1568 breweries in the US. They Icontinued to produce local varieties, but with the invention of refrigeration and long-distance transportation, the Pilsner style became the most popular.

Prohibition started in 1919 and killed most of the independent breweries.

Only a few were able to stay in business through Prohibition. They manufactured near beer and non-alcohol grain products, including malt syrup for “baking”. The cans of malt syrup had very curious warnings.

They instructed the user to: “Be sure not to boil this syrup in water with hops, and then once it

first of all, on the recipe used. But there were also interactions that the brewers of the time did not understand.

mineral content of the local water used would change the flaTvorhe of the beer. For this reason styles

like Pilsner could only be made in areas that had similar water to Plzen, Czechoslovakia. Milwaukie, Wisconsin is one of the places that has similar water chemistry and is why so many big breweries located there. But a more important factor for brewing is the yeast.

the action of yeast was discovered in the mid 1800’s, every U ntil

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cools add yeast to it” keep people from making illegal beer, federal government made beer makTingotheequipment illegal too. So even though homebrewers knew what caused problems with their beer, they could not prevent it.

rohibition ended in 1933 but due to a clerical error homebrewing was not re-legalP ized, although home winemaking was. It took until 1979 to correct this mistake.

ot long after prohibition ended, WWII started. Because most of the men were N overseas, the few breweries concentrated on

lighter flavored beers they thought would appeal to women. During the middle of the 20th century most of the local breweries either failed or were bought up by larger breweries.

y 1984, 44 brewing companies operated the 83 breweries left in the US. The top 6: BAnheuser Busch, Miller, G. Heileman, Stroh, Coors, and Pabst controlled 92% of US production. They all made the same Pilsner style beer.

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f you wanted something different, you either had to buy imported beer or illegally make it yourself.

Legal Again

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omebrewers started to organize to make their hobby legal, and in February 1979, home brewing of beer became legal again.

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eople began to envision a new role for homebrew. Instead of being a cheap do-ityourself alternative to well-made commercial beers, it could be a well-made do-it-yourself alternative to cheap commercial beers

homebrewing became legal, there was a surge of communication between O nce

commercial brewers and the homebrewing community. While commercial breweries were wary of risks, homebrewers embraced them. Starting in the 1980s, many homebrewers went on to become professional brewers, opening up brewpubs and microbreweries.

They tend to concentrate on the taste of the beer, not on making it as inexpensively as possible.

Both Homebrewers and Micro Brewers learned from each other and both made good beer even more popular.

Now there are over 2000 breweries in the US. if you cannot find exactly the you want at the store, with Stheobeer science and technology avail-

able, today’s homebrewer can make beer that is as good as, if not better than, anything available from a commercial brewery.

omebrewing is not difficult. It is a cooking art, but if you can follow H recipes, you can make good beer.

There are lots of resources out there to help you learn to brew.

Cowboy Boots Country Roots

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s part of the Homebrew competition at the fair this year, the beer A that embodies the theme of “Cowboy Boots and Country Roots” will be honored with a special prize. Stop by the Homebrew booth in the Harvest building and see all the great beers entered in the fair.

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t just so happens that one of the top attractions main tank holding 20,000+ gallons of water will Itop at the 2013 Santa Cruz County Fair was one of the A serve as the performing stage with a 10,000 galattractions at the 2012 Fair. Sea Lion Encounter lon tank backstage that provides a rest area. And Dr. returns to guaranteed packed stands for two shows daily and make for one of the wettest, most amusing attractions at the Fair.

Hurley or her assistants can often be found with their troupe throughout the day even when not performing. The sea lions are given the best care, living up to the highest ethical standards.

he Sea Lions are part of an innovative program Tmenting called SLEWTHS (Science, Learning and Experin addition to providing an entertaining exhibit for With The Help of Sea Lions). Under the coor- I the Fair, SLEWTHS also provides educational oppordination of Dr. Jenifer A. Hurley, the program’s direc- tunities for young people. In addition to providing an tor of research and training, SLEWTHS is dedicated to learning more about sea lions and people cooperating in the interest of marine conservation, research and education.

will have the opportunity to view and learn Fof airgoers more about Dr. Hurley’s famous sea lions each day the Fair, including the opportunity to ask ques-

tions about these fascinating marine mammals. In addition, scheduled training demonstrations will take place each day. “We’ve even set up a splash zone,” added entertainment director Read Zaro. “Caution, you might get wet!”

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entertaining exhibit for the Fair, SLEWTHS also provides educational opportunities for young people. Junior Internship opportunities are available, enabling young people to help train and care for the sea lions.

These hands-on experiences provide the perfect opportunity for students with an interest in marine mammals to gain practical knowledge and training.

Santa Cruz County Fair is family fun that will run T152.he September 10-15 at The Fairgrounds on Highway Complete fair details, including daily hours, are available online at santacruzcountyfair.com

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he racing pigs return to the beautiful lawn Tcrowds near the Livestock Area, bringing cheering to the Santa Cruz County Fair. prestigious porkers have appeared in T500hese hundreds of television news reports and over newspaper articles, and they’re returning to

the Santa Cruz Fair for three appearances daily.

Although the Alaska State Fair has been their home site for 26 years, they have a soft spot for Santa Cruz County, according to manager Bart Noll. “We first played here in 1988 and had a blast – the Santa Cruz County Fair fans are the best!” he says, adding that they’ve returned almost two dozen times since.

of the main ingredients for the All-Alaskan Ttion.wo Racing Pig shows are comedy and competiThese perky pigs are natural hams, so to

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speak, and they’ve brought home the bacon at shows all over the western U.S. and Alaska. nother important ingredient of the A race is cookies, which is the treat that the pigs are racing to win. Each race only lasts about six seconds (these pigs are fast!) and each 20-minute show features four races.

art Noll admits that his eight pigs are a Btioned little spoiled. They live in an air-conditrailer, eat well and get a fresh ce-

dar or pine bedding change twice daily.

“They love what they do,” Bart says, “and they like people and are fun to work with.”

atch to see which one of the All-AlasW kan Racing Pigs tries to hog the limelight at races held every day in their Fair home on the Livestock Lawn

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4-H Leadership Team enjoying the day at Skypark in Scotts Valley Left to right: Bel Cantey, Jonathan Schulze holding 8 month old Michael Anker, Galina Cantey with Samuel the goat, Josh McLoughlin, Kelly Helton with her Bantam Old English chicken and Jenny Anker with her Iowa Blue chicken.

left to right:Â Terralyn Crill, Becky Crill, Danielle Crill and Carson Newton all of the 4-H Leadership Team of Santa Cruz County.

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Summertime Flavor Brought to You by Bruno’s Barbeque

by Megan Jones or the first time ever, Scotts Valley’s very own Bruno’s Barbeque will be serving their Original California BBQ at the FSanta Cruz County Fair. With this year’s theme, Cowboy

Boots and Country Roots, nothing gets back to the roots of basic goodness better than great barbeque. Fair guests will be thrilled to enjoy Bruno’s fresh backyard style ribs, skirt steak and signature sandwiches.

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orn and raised in the nearby city of Monterey, owner Rosanna Herrera takes pride in maintaining a close relationship with her many devoted small-town customers. Herrera is very excited about her first year at the Fair “I can’t wait to share my passion for great barbeque with Fairgoers.”

The Fair is also pleased that a great local business will join in all that is new and exciting about the 2013 edition of county’s biggest event.

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runo’s will set up on Apple Blossom Lane down near the Livestock Area. As you are strolling toward the large livestock barns you’ll pass Poultry and the Model Railroad Exhibit on your left and the Sea Lions on your right. Just before you get to the Racing Pigs and the Rose Garden look for Bruno’s. Or let the incredibly delicious aroma guide your way.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 Seniors Day - Sponsored by Rabobank $5.00 Admission for Seniors age 62 and over WELCOME TO ALL! Fair hours: Noon-10:00 PM 11:50 AM NOON NOON - 3:00 PM 5:30-8:30 PM

Opening Ceremony Fair Opens Farm Bureau BBQ – ticketed event Opening Night Gala - ticketed event

Rodgers House Paddy Smith Park Heritage Hall

Daily Grounds Entertainment and Attractions 12:30-4:30 PM Times Vary Daily 6:00-9:00 PM Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie Mariachi de California Balloonacy Dr. Solar

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Scheduled Entertainment, Demonstrations & Livestock Events 8:00 AM 9:00 AM NOON NOON-1:30 PM NOON-2:00 PM NOON-2:30 PM NOON-4:00 PM NOON-5:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-7:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON–10:00 PM NOON-10:00 PM 12:30–3:30 PM 12:30-3:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM

Jackpot Cutting 4-H and FFA Market Goat Show Apple Pie Baking Contest - Farm Bureau Meet Agriculture Detection Canine Hat Contest, judging at 2 pm Mixed Media with Patricia Michaud-Towry

Horseshow Arena Livestock Main Arena Paddy Smith Park Harvest Building Harvest Building Fine Arts Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad Silva’s Draft Horses Yesterday’s Farm Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Woodcarving Harvest Building Special Cooking Demonstrations Harvest Building Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demos Yesterday’s Farm SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad Interactive Scientific Fun The Place of Science in Motion Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn Rose Garden Rose Garden Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building Knitting Demonstrations Harvest Building Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building Egg Laying Poultry Building Animal Nursery Livestock Area Tractor Barn Theater Yesterday’s Farm Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building Rabobank-Seniors’ Free Ice Cream Social Amphitheater Lawn The Mary Ellen Duo Amphitheater Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Berry Pie Contest Harvest Building

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Recycling Centers including e-waste

4-H and FFA Market Sheep Show Balloonacy Wild West Turkey Stampede Farm Equipment Demonstrations Antique Equipment Restorations Golden Guest Awards – Senior Contest Home Made Butter Dr. Solar All Alaskan Racing Pigs Berry Tasting Kiddieland Opens Sea Lion Encounters Watercolor w/Bonnie Carver Riegler’s Bird Show Balloonacy Silva’s Draft Horse Driving Dr. Solar All Alaskan Racing Pigs Wild West Turkey Stampede Craft Beer Tasting Live Brewing Demonstration Floral Demonstrations Cake Decorating Balloonacy Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Riegler’s Bird Show Sea Lion Encounters Dr. Solar Limited Carnival Rides Open Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Fruit Carving with Petcharee Tractor Parade Pastel Painting with Donna Giubbini Wild Turkey Stampede Monterey Bay Dog Training Club All Alaskan Racing Pigs Ranch Forting No Respect Woodworking Basics Homemade Butter Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Area Closes Exhibit Buildings Close Fair Closes

THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14

Livestock Main Arena Playhouse Stage Tank House Lawn Yesterday’s Farm Yesterday’s Farm Amphitheater Lawn Harvest Building Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Harvest Building Carnival Midway Small Animal Barn Lawn Fine Arts Paddy Smith Park Playhouse Stage Yesterday’s Farm Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Harvest Building Patio Harvest Building Patio Floriculture Building Harvest Building Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Paddy Smith Park Small Animal Barn Lawn Playhouse Stage Carnival Midway Tank House Stage Harvest Building Yesterday’s Farm Fine Arts Tank House Lawn Ball Park Livestock Lawn Horseshow Arena Amphitheater Stage Harvest Building Harvest Building Tank House Stage Livestock Barns

Your are cordially invited to attend the annual

Grey Bears

Harvest Picnic

Celebrating 40 years serving our community

SANTA CRUZ TUESDAY, SEPT 24 2710 Chanticleer Ave, Open Every Day, 7:30-3:45 Huge selection of items for 11:30am-1:30pm your home, garden BUENA VISTA LANDFILL Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz Open Mon-Sat, 7:30-3:30 and office! Furniture, BBQ lunch (veggie options), live music, ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– housewares, art, computers, dancing and raffle.

Contact Grey Bears audio/video and appliances.

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VISIT OUR EXHIBIT AT THIS YEAR’S FAIR!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 2nd - 4th Grade Education Day 9:00 AM - Noon ★ Kids Day Noon-11:00 PM

Free Admission for Kids 12 and Under / Carnival Wristband Day

Fair hours: Noon-11:00 PM NOON

Fair Opens

1:30-3:00 PM Antique Equipment Restorations 2:00 PM All Alaskan Racing Pigs Daily Grounds Entertainment and 2:00 PM Apron Making Attractions 2:00-5:00 PM Painting Workshop for Adults and Kids 2:30 PM Wild West Turkey Stampede 12:30-4:30 PM Atlas Robotics Roving the Grounds 2:30 PM Balloonacy Times Vary Daily Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie Roving the Grounds 3:00 PM Main Carnival Rides Open 6:00-9:00 PM Mariachi de California Roving the Grounds 3:00 PM Sea Lion Encounters Throughout Day Balloonacy Roving the Grounds 3:00 PM Cake Decorating Throughout Day Dr. Solar Roving the Grounds 3:30 PM Balloonacy 3:30 PM Riegler’s Bird Show Scheduled Entertainment, 4:00 PM Silva’s Draft Horse Driving Demonstrations & Livestock Events 4:00 PM Glowing Green Smoothie (Vegetarian) 9:00-11:00 AM Kid’s Day at the Horseshow Main Horseshow Arena 4:00 PM Dr. Solar 9:00 AM-NOON Education Day Activities Yesterday’s Farm 4:00 PM All Alaskan Racing Pigs 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Kids Paint Along with Lori Wilson Fine Arts 4:00-8:00 PM Craft Beer Tasting - Uncommon Brewers 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm 4:00-8:00 PM Live Brewing Demonstration 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm 5:00 PM Balloonacy 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad 5:00 PM Pee Wee Livestock Showmanship 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Egg Laying Poultry Building 5:00PM Floral Demonstrations 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Animal Nursery Livestock Area 5:00 PM Wild West Turkey Stampede 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Meet Agriculture Detection Canine Harvest Building 5:00 PM Kids Pedal Tractor Pull 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn 5:30 PM Sea Lion Encounters 9:00 AM-9:00 PM SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad 5:30-8:30 PM Watercolor with Doreen Davis 9:30 AM 4-H and FFA Swine Show Livestock Main Arena 6:00 PM Fruit Tarts 10:30 AM SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs Amphitheater Stage 6:00 PM Giant Cookie Contest 11:30 AM SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs Amphitheater Stage 6:00 PM Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist NOON Reining Classes Horseshow Arena 6:00 PM Riegler’s Bird Show NOON Homemade Butter Harvest Building 6:00 PM Dr. Solar NOON-7:00 PM Woodcarving Harvest Building 6:00 PM Steer Daubing NOON-8:00 PM Special Cooking Demonstrations Harvest Building 6:00-8:00 PM Fruit Carving with Petcharee NOON-8:00 PM Rose Garden Rose Garden 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society NOON-8:00 PM Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demos Yesterday’s Farm 6:30 PM Tractor Parade NOON-8:00 PM Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building 7:00 PM Ranch Classes with Cattle NOON-8:00 PM Knitting Demonstrations Harvest Building 7:00 PM Adult Livestock Showmanship NOON-8:00 PM Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building 7:00 PM Berry Tasting NOON-9:00 PM Interactive Scientific Fun Place of Science in Motion 7:00 PM All Alaskan Racing Pigs NOON-9:00 PM Egg Laying Poultry Building 7:00 PM Wild West Turkey Stampede NOON-10:00 PM Tractor Barn Theater Yesterday’s Farm 7:00 PM Monterey Bay Dog Training Club NOON-10:00 PM Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building 7:30 PM Keith Anderson (KTOM Presents) 12:30 PM All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn 8:00 PM Woodworking Basics 1:00 PM Kiddieland Opens Carnival Midway 8:00 PM Homemade Butter 1:00 PM Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park 8:45 PM Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist 1:00-3:00 PM Farm Equipment Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm 9:00 PM Livestock Area Closes 1:30 PM Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage 10:00 PM Exhibit Buildings Close 1:30 PM Christmas Tree Treat Harvest Building 11:00 PM Fair & Carnival Midway Close

Yesterday’s Farm Livestock Lawn Harvest Building Fine Arts Tank House Lawn Playhouse Stage Carnival Midway Small Animal Barn Lawn Harvest Building Playhouse Stage Paddy Smith Park Yesterday’s Farm Harvest Building Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Harvest Building Patio Harvest Building Patio Playhouse Stage Livestock Main Arena Floriculture Building Tank House Lawn Livestock Lawn Small Animal Barn Lawn Fine Arts Harvest Building Harvest Building Tank House Stage Paddy Smith Park Playhouse Stage Main Horseshow Arena Harvest Building Model Railroad Yesterday’s Farm Main Horseshow Arena Livestock Main Arena Harvest Building Livestock Lawn Tank House Stage Ball Park Amphitheater Stage Harvest Building Harvest Building Tank House Stage Livestock Barns

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 2nd - 4th Grade Education Day 9:00 AM-Noon

Carnival Wristband Day Fair hours: Noon-11:00 PM NOON

Fair Opens

Daily Grounds Entertainment and Attractions 12:30-4:30 PM Times Vary Daily 6:00-9:00 PM Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie Mariachi de California Balloonacy Dr. Solar

Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds

Scheduled Entertainment, Demonstrations & Livestock Events 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM-6:00 PM 9:00 AM-6:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-NOON 10:30 AM 11:30 AM NOON NOON-4:00 PM NOON-7:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-10:00 PM NOON–10:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM

4-H/FFA Horseshow Main Horseshow Arena 4-H and FFA Beef and Dairy Cattle Shows Livestock Main Arena Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm Interactive Scientific Fun Place of Science in Motion Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn Egg Laying Poultry Building Animal Nursery Livestock Area Pottery with George Dymesich and Company Fine Arts Education Day Activities Yesterday’s Farm SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs Amphitheater Stage SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs Amphitheater Stage Homemade Butter Harvest Building Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad Woodcarving Harvest Building Special Cooking Demonstrations Harvest Building Rose Garden Rose Garden Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demos Yesterday’s Farm Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building Knitting Demonstrations Harvest Building Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building Egg Laying Poultry Building SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building Tractor Barn Theater Yesterday’s Farm All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Kiddieland Opens Carnival Midway Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Farm Equipment Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm

1:30 PM 1:30-3:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00-4:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:30-7:30 PM 5:00PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:45 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM

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Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage Antique Equipment Restorations Yesterday’s Farm Homemade Butter Harvest Building All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Acrylic and Oil Painting with Frances Travers Fine Arts Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Main Carnival Rides Open Carnival Midway Sea Lion Encounters Small Animal Barn Lawn Berry Tasting Harvest Building Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Silva’s Draft Horse Driving Yesterday’s Farm Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Craft Beer Tasting – Seabright Brewery Harvest Building Patio Live Brewing Demonstration Harvest Building Patio Pastel Painting with Peggy Marketello Fine Arts Floral Demonstrations Floriculture Building Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Music at Heritage Hall - Joe Ferrara Heritage Hall Sea Lion Encounters Small Animal Barn Lawn Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Livestock Lawn Open Carcass Competition Livestock Main Arena Team Roping Jeannie Witmer Memorial Main Horseshow Arena Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Christmas Tree Treats Harvest Building Ugly Cake Contest Harvest Building Fruit Carving with Petcharee Harvest Building Tractor Parade Yesterday’s Farm Berry Tasting Harvest Building Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Ball Park All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours Amphitheater Stage Woodworking Basics Harvest Building Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Livestock Area Closes Livestock Barns Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Close

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 Date Night at the Fair Carnival Wristband Day Fair hours: Noon-11:00 PM NOON

Fair Opens

Daily Grounds Entertainment and Attractions 12:30-4:30 PM Times Vary Daily 6:00-9:00 PM Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie Mariachi de California Balloonacy Dr. Solar

Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds

Scheduled Entertainment, Demonstrations & Livestock Events 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM NOON-3:00 PM NOON-4:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-7:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-10:00 PM NOON-10:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 1:30 PM

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English Equitation Classes Horseshow Arena II Hunter-Jumper Show Horseshow Main Arena 4-H Youth Rabbit Check-In Livestock Tent 4-H and FFA Junior Dairy Goat Show Livestock Main Arena 4-H Youth Rabbit Show Livestock Tent Katie Ekin Amphitheater Stage Oil Painting with Louanne Korver Fine Arts Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Woodcarving Harvest Building SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad Special Cooking Demonstrations Harvest Building Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demos Yesterday’s Farm Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building Knitting Demonstrations Harvest Building Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building Rose Garden Rose Garden Interactive Scientific Fun Place of Science in Motion Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn Egg Laying Poultry Building Animal Nursery Livestock Area Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building Tractor Barn Theater Yesterday’s Farm All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Kiddieland Opens Carnival Midway Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Farm Equipment Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Cake Decorating Harvest Building

1:30 PM 1:30-3:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30-6:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00-7:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00-5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00-9:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM

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Dr. Solar Antique Equipment Restorations All Alaskan Racing Pigs Wild West Turkey Stampede Balloonacy Main Carnival Rides Open Sea Lion Encounters Riegler’s Bird Show Santa Cruz Glass Blowers Glowing Green Smoothie (Vegetarian) Dr. Solar Silva’s Draft Horse Driving Auto Racing - American Stocks Craft Beer Tasting - SC Mountain Brewing Live Brewing Demonstration All Alaskan Racing Pigs Wild West Turkey Stampede Balloonacy Floral Demonstrations Open Livestock Judging Registration Sea Lion Encounters Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Music at Heritage Hall Open Livestock Judging Contest Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Riegler’s Bird Show Strawberry Jam Contest 2013 Poster Artist Mary Hopf & Poster Signing Making Raviolis Tractor Parade Hunter Jumper Evening Performance Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Wild West Turkey Stampede All Alaskan Racing Pigs Mixed Media with Rebecca Bell Caravanserai “A Tribute To Santana” Line Dancing Woodworking Basics Homemade Butter Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Area Closes Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Closes

Playhouse Stage Yesterday’s Farm Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Playhouse Stage Carnival Midway Sm. Animal Barn Lawn Paddy Smith Park Fine Arts Harvest Building Playhouse Stage Yesterday’s Farm Grandstand Harvest Building Patio Harvest Building Patio Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Playhouse Stage Floriculture Building Livestock Office Sm. Animal Barn Lawn Livestock Lawn Heritage Hall Livestock Main Arena Tank House Stage Paddy Smith Park Harvest Building Fine Arts Harvest Building Yesterday’s Farm Main Horseshow Arena Paddy Smith Park Tank House Lawn Livestock Lawn Fine Arts Amphitheater Stage Yesterday’s Farm Harvest Building Harvest Building Tank House Stage Livestock Barns

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 Junior Livestock Auction ★ Fair hours: 10:00 AM-11:00 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM

Fair Opens Main Carnival Rides Open Kiddieland Opens

Carnival Midway Carnival Midway

Daily Grounds Entertainment and Attractions 12:30-4:30 PM Times Vary Daily 6:00-9:00 PM Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie Mariachi de California Balloonacy Dr. Solar

Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds

Scheduled Entertainment, Demonstrations & Livestock Events 7:00 AM Hunter-Jumper Show Main Horseshow Arena 7:30 AM Children’s English Classes Horseshow Arena II 9:00 AM ASPC Registered Classic Shetlands Horseshow Arena 3 9:00 AM Auction Buyers Registration Livestock Main Arena 10:00 AM Junior Livestock Auction Livestock Main Arena 10:00AM-1:00 PM Judy Cooper Fine Arts 10:00 AM -6:00 PM Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm 10:00 AM -6:00 PM Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad 10:00 AM -8:00 PM Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building 10:00 AM -8:00 PM Knitting Demonstrations Harvest Building 10:00 AM -8:00 PM Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building 10:00 AM -8:00 PM Rose Garden Rose Garden 10:00AM-8:00 PM Quilting Bee Harvest Building 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Interactive Scientific Fun Place of Science in Motion 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Egg Laying Poultry Building 10:00 AM-9:30 PM Animal Nursery Livestock Area 11:00 AM Katie Ekin Amphitheater Stage 11:00 AM Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Livestock Lawn 11:30 AM Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage NOON All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn NOON Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park NOON Meet the Gilroy Beekeepers Association Harvest Building NOON Diaper Derby Paddy Smith Park NOON-5:00 PM Craft Beer Tasting - Boulder Creek Brewery Harvest Building Patio NOON-5:00 PM Live Brewing Demonstration Harvest Building Patio NOON-7:00 PM Woodcarving Harvest Building NOON-8:00 PM Special Cooking Demonstrations Harvest Building NOON-8:00 PM Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demos Yesterday’s Farm NOON-9:00 PM Egg Laying Poultry Building NOON-9:00 PM SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad NOON-10:00 PM Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building NOON-10:00 PM Tractor Barn Theater Yesterday’s Farm

12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30-3:00 PM 1:30-4:30PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30-4:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00-7:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM Arena 8:00 PM 8:45 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM

Toddler Contest Paddy Smith Park Sea Lion Encounters Small Animal Barn Lawn Las Serenas Amphitheater Stage Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Homemade Butter Harvest Building Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Farm Equipment Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Pacific Arts Complex Amphitheater Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Antique Equipment Restorations Yesterday’s Farm Santa Cruz Glass Blowers Fine Arts Glowing Green Smoothie (Vegetarian) Harvest Building Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Tractor Parade Yesterday’s Farm Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Livestock Lawn KWAV Central Coasts Got Talent Amphitheater Stage Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Sea Lion Encounters Small Animal Barn Lawn Watsonville Saddlites, Inc. Gymkhana Main Horseshow Arena Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Silva’s Draft Horse Driving Yesterday’s Farm Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Auto Racing - Wingless Sprints Grandstand Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Livestock Lawn Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Cake Decorating Harvest Building Floral Demonstrations Floriculture Building Strawberry Pie Eating Contest Amphitheater Stage Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Sea Lion Encounters Small Animal Barn Lawn Pastelist Janet Ferraro paints horses Fine Arts Music at Heritage Hall – Michael Barrett Heritage Hall Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Making Raviolis Harvest Building Tractor Parade Yesterday’s Farm Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Ball Park Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Homemade Butter Harvest Building Frankie Ballard & Malory Hope (KRTY Presents) Amphitheater Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Watsonville Saddlites Jackpots - Barrels & Cowhide Main Horseshow Woodworking Basics Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Area Closes Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Close

Harvest Building Tank House Stage Livestock Barns

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 Carnival Wristband Day ★ Fair hours: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM

Livestock Area Closes at 5:00 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM

Fair Opens Main Carnival Rides Open Kiddieland Opens

Carnival Midway Carnival Midway

Daily Grounds Entertainment and Attractions 12:30-4:30 PM Times Vary Daily 6:00-9:00 PM Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Big Mama Sue & Fast Eddie Mariachi de California Balloonacy Dr. Solar

Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds

Scheduled Entertainment, Demonstrations & Livestock Events 9:00 AM Ranch Horse Versatility Main Horse Arena 9:00 AM 4-H/FFA Round Robin Showmanship Comp. Livestock Main Arena 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Hands on Printmaking with K. Stutz-Taylor Fine Arts 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad 10:00 AM -5:00 PM Silva’s Draft Horses Yesterday’s Farm 10:00 AM -6:00 PM Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm 10:00 AM -6:00 PM Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm 10:00 AM -7:00 PM Woodcarving Harvest Building 10:00 AM -9:00 PM Interactive Scientific Fun Place of Science in Motion 10:00 AM -9:00 PM Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Quilting Bee Harvest Building 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building 10:00 AM -8:00 PM Knitting Demonstrations Harvest Building 10:00 AM -8:00 PM Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building 10:00 AM -9:00 PM Egg Laying Poultry Building 10:00 AM -9:00 PM Animal Nursery Livestock Area 10:30AM Youth Dog Show Paddy Smith/Fine Arts Area 11:00 AM Dance Center Amphitheater Stage 11:00 AM Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Livestock Lawn 11:30 AM Dr. Solar Playhouse Stage NOON Sea Lion Encounters Sm. Animal Barn Lawn NOON Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park NOON Agape Dance Academy Amphitheater Stage NOON-5:00 PM Craft Beer Tasting - Santa Cruz Aleworks Harvest Building Patio NOON-5:00 PM Live Brewing Demonstration Harvest Building Patio NOON-8:00 PM Special Cooking Demonstrations Harvest Building NOON-8:00 PM Rose Garden Rose Garden NOON-9:00 PM Egg Laying Poultry Building NOON-9:00 PM Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demos Yesterday’s Farm NOON–10:00 PM Tractor Barn Theater Yesterday’s Farm NOON-10:00 PM Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building 12:30 PM All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn

12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:30-3:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00-5:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00-7:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00-9:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:45 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM

St Francis Cheer Balloonacy Cake Decorating Wild West Turkey Stampede In His Steps Farm Equipment Demonstrations No Limits Dance Antique Equipment Restorations Livestock Awards Ceremony Dairy Goat Fitting Contest All Alaskan Racing Pigs Dr. Solar Homemade Butter Fabric Art with Thom Atkins Riegler’s Bird Show Tortilla Contest Tractor Parade Berry Tasting Sea Lion Encounters Balloonacy Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Leatherwork Wild West Turkey Stampede Silva’s Draft Horse Driving Salsa Contest Dr. Solar SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts All Alaskan Racing Pigs Riegler’s Bird Show Floral Demonstrations Fruit Tart Sea Lion Encounters Balloonacy Charro Horseshow - J. Antonio Preciado Painting Workshop for Adults and Kids Music at Heritage Hall – Fred McCarty Livestock Area Closes Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Exhibitors – Tack Out Homemade Butter Wild West Turkey Stampede Pro Wrestling Revolution Woodworking Basics Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Exhibit Buildings Close Fair Closes Carnival Midway Closes

Amphitheater Stage Playhouse Stage Harvest Building Paddy Smith Park Amphitheater Stage Yesterday’s Farm Amphitheater Stage Yesterday’s Farm Livestock Main Arena Livestock Main Arena Livestock Lawn Playhouse Stage Harvest Building Fine Arts Paddy Smith Park Harvest Building Yesterday’s Farm Harvest Building Sm. Animal Barn Lawn Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Harvest Building Tank House Lawn Yesterday’s Farm Harvest Building Playhouse Stage Model Railroad Livestock Lawn Paddy Smith Park Floriculture Building Harvest Building Sm. Animal Barn Lawn Playhouse Stage Main Horseshow Arena Fine Arts Heritage Hall Livestock Barns Tank House Stage Livestock Barns Harvest Building Tank House Lawn Amphitheater Stage Harvest Building Tank House Stage

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Diaper Derby and Toddler Contest

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he Diaper Derby (Crawlers only please), and its big sister the Toddler Contest, happen Saturday of Fair week starting at 12:30 PM in Paddy Smith Park. Bring your little competitor out and perhaps take home a trophy!

Fine Arts

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on’t be surprised to find the Fine Arts Chair Donna Giubbini hanging out with artists who use a hammer and a chisel or hands and wet clay to encourage area youth to develop a joy for the beauty of the arts.

Lapel Pins

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he 2013 Lapel Pins will be available for sale at the information booth during the Fair. Here’s a sneak preview

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f you ask Fair Manager Dave Isomething Kegebein “So, tell me about that’s new this year” he

might just point to the Playhouse Stage over near Poultry and say “Go see Dr. Solar!”

r. Solar’s GOOD TIME SUNSHINE D TRAVELING MEDICINE SHOW offers unique family-friendly enter-

tainment. His shows feature magic, mentalism, ventriloquism, animal production, old fashioned comedy, a little bit of flim-flam and a whole lot of pizazz.

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erry Robinson, aka Dr. Solar, although born in San Francisco, spent his early years in Lompico here in northern Santa Cruz County. He later moved to Redwood

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City where he began his professional life as a ventriloquist at age ten with his knee pal, Ducky O’Neil, who is still part of the show.

1980 Robinson built his passive Itynsolar home in Mendocino Counand lived twenty years off-grid, making him one of the early solar-living pioneers. His solar-themed entertainment was conceived in the mid 1990’s and Dr. Solar began to delight audiences with amusing tales of energy sustainability.

r. Solar presently performs the D eco-friendly traveling medicine show from his self-contained, solar

powered thespian’s gypsy wagon, “The World’s First Solar Powered Theatre.” The show is a unique fam-

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ily-friendly entertainment experience based upon the traditional traveling medicine shows from the turn-of-thecentury, 1870-1930, a major renaissance period in the theater and arts in America.

year Dr. Solar adds more Ehisach crowd pleasing features such as interactive fun house mirrors, solar

powered tricycle and “mind-reading” goose for continuous fun between shows. “My goal is to bring joy and laughter to as many people as I can in my lifetime,” says Dr. Solar about his life work. The good doctor can be found roving the grounds in between twice daily shows on the Playhouse Stage. Check the schedule for times and the map to find his stage on Apple Blossom Lane.

r. Solar’s Magical Medicine Show D is good, clean, wholesome fun for the whole family. And that makes it perfect for the Santa Cruz County Fair.

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200 Plus Shows and Mezmer Still Has It! t wouldn’t be the Santa Cruz County Fair without Ition.

Michael Mezmer. And this year again is no excep“Last year I stepped on stage and surprised Michael with a commemorative Fair shirt celebrating his 200th performance.” explained entertainment director Read Zaro. “So of course Mezmer is back” he explained.

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ezmer is a quite the entertainer and, as passers by stop and watch, the audience grows and grows as the show continues. His “Theater of the Mind” shows are designed to enthrall, surprise, and entertain. Under his mesmerizing power, unsuspecting audience members face their fears, lose inhibitions and become a highly entertaining focus of the show.

of hypnosis, has a PhD. in Psychology from Columbia State University and is highly sought after as a lecturer as well as an entertainer. t corporate events and universities around the A country, he presents quantum stress management workshops. Mezmer also has had the honor of

being an invited guest lecturer and starring performer at the International Hypnotherapy Conference and has been dubbed by the president of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners as the “hypnotist’s hypnotist.”

ezmer will be performing his enchanting show M each night at 6:00 pm and 8:45pm on the Tank House Stage.

ll ages enjoy the entertainment as A Mezmer is a world-class “Master of Hypnosis,” and has been delighting audiences

with his “Theater of the Mind Comedy Hypnosis Show” at fairs, colleges, corporate gatherings and other events for years. Mezmer has toured throughout the United States and the Far East, performing before millions with standing-room-only crowds at major fairs, amusement parks, festivals, corporate events, universities, night clubs, casinos and other special events.

e showed signs of his unusual talent at H the tender age of 5 and prior to becoming recognized as a top hypnotist, he appeared in musical comedies, television, films and toured internationally as an award-winning illusionist. Since then has become a well-known and respected expert in the field

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up to the name Antsy, Antsy McClain refuses cClain is a talented artist in addition to being a Lheiving to stick to just one genre of music. Even though M unique musician. Putting his art education from is technically a country act based in Nashville, college to good use, he designs the album artwork his musical style is all over the map. Ranging from cowboy jazz, to Tex-Mex, country ballads, and R&B, his band touches on varying genres. As a child, he moved many times, and developed a taste for many different types of music. Some of his favorite artists included James Taylor, John Denver, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, George Jones, and Motown.

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ntsy McLain’s talents extend far beyond performing music. As a songwriter, he writes his own material. This talent goes hand in hand with his talent as a storyteller. His performances always find a way to incorporate humor. As McClain explains, “We always deliver some semblance of hope. We’re about lightness and laughter and positive energy.”

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for all of his CDs. As a visual artist, his work includes paintings, drawings, and posters. His hand-painted guitars are intricate and meticulous.

ntsy’s motto is “Enjoy the Ride.” His laid back perA formances live up to this motto. He and his band wear flamboyant outfits during their gigs. Any seriousness is the atmosphere soon drifts away as the Trailerpark Troubadours take the stage.

ntsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours will A be performing live at the Santa Cruz County Fair on Thursday, September 12. The show will take place at 7:30 PM on the Amphitheater Stage. Your ticket into the fair is your ticket into the show.

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ebuting this year at the Santa Cruz County Fair D is a place for those over 21 to enjoy a beverage and live local music. This new addition to the Fair will take place inside the recently opened Heritage Hall on the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

opening night performing on Thursday, SeptemTIn he ber 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, will be Joe Ferrara. addition to performing live music at local venues, Ferrara is the owner of Atlantis Fantasyworld, a comic and fantasy store in downtown Santa Cruz. Having collected comics as a child, he turned a passion into a living. Before he opened his store, the only place in Santa Cruz to buy comics was in the back of a record store. Realizing an entrepreneurial opportunity, Ferrara filled a need that many in the Santa Cruz area wanted to see fulfilled.

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s a local musician, Ferrara plays at two venues A every week. On Fridays it’s the Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola and Sundays he performs at The Cats Restaurant and Tavern in Los Gatos. If you are a Giants fan he is indeed the same Joe who has been singing the national anthem every year for the San Francisco Giants since 1981.

errara’s wide repertoire covers over 500 songs Frock. ranging from Old Standards, to folk and classic With a voice reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, Ferr-

ara has the ability to personally connect with the audiences in small venues. Heritage Hall will fit Joe like a comfortable glove and turn Thursday afternoon into a special time to relax with friends at the Fair.

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his performance by Joe Ferrara will be a great way to kick off the new addition of the Heritage Hall at the Santa Cruz County Fair. The Fair runs from September 10-15, 2013 at the Fairgrounds on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville. Complete Fair details, including daily hours, are available online at santacruzcountyfair.com.

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A Tribute to Santana Performs at the Santa Cruz County Fair

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local band with its origins in the Bay Area, Caravanserai is dedicated to paying tribute to legendary band Santana. Leo Herrara, lead guitar player and founding member, has replicated the original band down to the smallest details. Critics have declared that Caravanserai stands out among the many bands that attempt to pay tribute to Santana.

Over time, they have built up a reputation as one of the top performers on the West Coast while playing in a variety of venues.

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aravanserai utilizes all of the same types of instruments that Santana used. The band features a lead guitar, percussion, bass, keyboards, drums, and congas. This level of dedication brings the unique sound of Santana to life.

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aking their name from Santana’s fourth album, Caravanserai preserves the legacy of a widely influential musician, Carlos Santana. Blending the

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styles of both rock and Latin musical styles, Santana creates a unique sound that resonates across generations. This widespread appeal is displayed when Santana is played on both classic rock radio and at Latin celebrations.

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aravanserai will be performing at the Santa Cruz County Fair on Friday, September 13. The show will take place at 7:30 P.M. on the Amphitheater Stage.

This concert will be a great way to spend a Friday night with family and friends. Plus, your ticket into the Fair is your ticket into the concert.

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his free concert is one more reason why the Fair is family fun for an affordable price. The Santa Cruz County Fair runs September 10-15, 2013 at the Fairgrounds on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville.

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Country Artist Frankie Ballard to Perform at the Fair n up and coming country artist, Frankie A Ballard, received his first break when he won Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star compe-

tition in Michigan. Not surprisingly, he went on to open up shows for Kenny Chesney.

Originally from Battle Creek, Michigan, he realized his talents as a singer-songwriter from an early age. In 2010, he signed with Reprise Records in Nashville and released his self-titled debut album the following year.

30, has two singles which came off Bandallard, his first album: “Tell Me You Get Lonely” “A Buncha Girls.” His debut single, “Tell Me You Get Lonely”, peaked at number 33 on the US County Chart. His second single, “A Buncha Girls”, was released in 2011 and peaked at number 27.

is latest single is entitled “Helluva Life.”

H According to Ballard, this song epitomizes his lifestyle, and is an anthem of a carefree life and enjoying the good times. Many of his posts on social media feature the hashtag #HelluvaLife.

though his music is played on country Ebyven radio, Ballard’s musical style is influenced rock and roll. Staying true to his Michigan roots, Ballard covers Bob Seger during his performances using the songs to help bridge the gap between old and young.

rankie Ballard will be performing live at FSeptember the Santa Cruz County Fair on Saturday, 14 at 7:30 PM on the Amphitheater Stage at the Fairgrounds. This concert is a great way to spend a Saturday night with friends or family. And yes, your ticket into the Fair is your ticket into the show.

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local band has been tapped to open the Santa A Cruz County Fair’s main stage entertainment on Tuesday evening, September 10. he No Respect Band bills themselves as the real Tback deal. Covering various genres and eras, they bring hits that have gone down in history and bridge

the gap across generations. Don’t be surprised to hear Brown Eyed Girl, Pretty Woman, Old Time Rock and Roll, and I Feel Good just to name a few.

here are five members of the band: Ken Mabie TWeber plays bass and is the equipment manager. Greg is the lead vocalist and also plays rhythm gui-

tar. Michael Theriot also does vocals, and is the keyboard player. Rich Hansen is the lead guitar player.

Jim Safranek is the drummer. All of the band members have full time jobs and are active members of the community in addition to playing with the band.

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he No Respect Band will be performing live at the Santa Cruz County Fair on Tuesday, September 10, which is opening day. The show will take place at 7:30 PM on the Amphitheater Stage. As the opening night entertainment, they will make sure that the Fair

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Country Artist Keith Anderson Performs Wednesday Night at the Fair

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n Wednesday night at the Fair KTOM Radio is pleased to present Keith Anderson, one of the most prolific song-writers in country music. In addition to writing all of his own material, his work is often picked up by other artists. Among the songs he has written include “Beer Run”, a duet by Garth Brooks and George Jones, Big and Rich’s “Lost in This Moment”, and many songs by Gretchen Wilson.

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riginally from Miami, Oklahoma, Anderson seemed headed for a lifelong career in either engineering or fitness before pursuing a musical career. At Oklahoma State University, he earned a degree in engineering and worked for a year and a half at an engineering firm in Dallas after graduation. While in college, he played baseball until his baseball career was ended by a shoulder injury. Afterwards, he became a bodybuilder and even worked for a period of time as a personal trainer.

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hile Anderson worked as a trainer, he was planning on enrolling in the physical therapy program at the University of Texas. However, he decided to put his education on hold to fully dedicate his time toward a musical career. As Anderson put it, “If I’m ever going to do music, I need to go for it one hundred percent. Now!”

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e recorded his first CD in Nashville, and by 2001, Anderson would begin to be recognized as a songwriter. A song he wrote called “Beer Run” was recorded by Garth Brooks and George Jones.

After touring as an opening act for Montgomery Gentry, Anderson signed a recording deal with Arista Nashville.

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nderson has enjoyed a successful musical career to date. So far, he has recorded seven singles. Three of them have made the Top Ten on the US Country Charts. The most successful of these hits so far is “I Still Miss You” released in 2008 and peaking at #2.

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eith Anderson will be performing live at the Santa Cruz County Fair on KTOM Country Night, Wednesday, September 11. The show will take place at 7:30 PM on the Amphitheater Stage. And as always, your ticket into the Fair is your ticket into the show.

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T S E R W PRO O I T U L O REV Wrestles its Way into the Santa Cruz County Fair

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he Pro Wrestling Circuit will make a stop at the Santa Cruz County Fair. Since 2008, the Pro Wrestling Revolution, aka La Revolucion de la Lucha Libre, has had the goal of combing the best of old time wrestling with today’s modern artform.

Part of the National Wrestling Alliance, the Pro Wrestling Revolution is popular throughout all the stops it makes in California.

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s the wrestlers make their way into the ring, the crowds cheer on their favorite contender. The energy in the bleachers is palpable and cannot be contained. Colorful masks and spandex are the attire of choice for the determined wrestlers.

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he two competitors face off in the arena. Eying each other warily, they both lurch forward when the starting bell rings. Trying out their best restraining moves, they both try to get their opponent to give out before the buzzer rings.

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ucha Libre will take place on Sunday, September 15 at 7:30 PM on the Amphitheater stage at the Santa Cruz County Fair. This day will be the last day of the Fair, so this event will help to end the Fair with a bang. Plus, your ticket into the Fair is your ticket into an evening of Pro Wrestling.

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ro Wrestling Revolution is one more reason why the Fair is family fun for an affordable price. The Fair runs from September 10-15, 2013 at the Fairgrounds on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville.

Complete Fair details, including daily hours, are available online at santacruzcountyfair.com.

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s your Fairgrounds Manager I want to personally thank all of the people in our community who are working so incredibly hard to maintain our Fairgrounds as the amazing community resource that it has been since the property was purchased in 1937. All of the people who are renting the facilities, writing the checks to improve our buildings and grounds, and volunteering their time & talents are making huge improvements to the condition of the buildings, grounds, and finances.

annual Santa Cruz County Fair is Tuesday, September 10 – Sunday, September 15. DepartT he ment heads have created and implemented many new ideas and exhibits for this year’s fair. You’ll find a revised entry guide and simplified entry system. Some departments have been relocated to freshen up the excitement.

e are also going to have Valet Parking available for $20 during the entire 2013 fair. Drive into the marked lane behind the Heritage Hall to W avoid traffic & distant parking. With Valet service you will have an oppor-

tunity to purchase fair admissions or redeem your passes at a special entrance between the Heritage Hall and the Floriculture Building. ttend this year’s new Opening Night Gala in the Heritage Hall. Tickets include AValet parking, admission, premium beverages & special foods including those from Bill the Oyster Man, plus Rodgers House tours.

lease come out and help me thank the many creative volP unteers and employees of the Santa Cruz County Fair. And while you’re here try and have a little fun. Actually when you are at the Fair it is almost impossible not to have a whole lot fun!

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