Svf photo album 2015

2015 Salinas Valley Fair Photo Album

A publication of South County Newspapers

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Greetings from Fairadise

Submitted photo Hermie Robles, Brandi Schmidt Garza and Rebecca Garza having some Wild West Fun with Fables of the West at the Salinas Valley Fair!

Photo by Brandi Schmidt-Garza Rebecca Garza 7 yrs old riding the carousel.

Photo by Tricia Bergeron/ South County Newspapers Salinas Valley Fair Facebook page “What do you love about the Fair� contest winner Timothy Williams-Irvine enjoys a spins on the elephant ride.

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers For Showmanship everyone wanted to have their animal clean, but with the drought they were only allowed to wash their animal once.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers Lauren Davis of the King City FFA prepares to show her swine project. Davis also received Reserve Grand Champion for her pig.

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers Walking on water was made easier inside the bubbles.

Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers Even with the local winds, the dive show went on to the fascination of the crowds

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Congratulations to All of the Fair Participants!

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Advertising Department

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Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers These two enjoyed going down the giant slide and raced to the finish.

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Photo by Valerie Geml /South County Newspapers Speed racer Rylie Geml is in first place on the track as she enjoys a day at the Salinas Valley Fair.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers As the upper age category contestants of the Vocal Competition wait to hear who placed first, second and third, Matt George plays “La Bamba” on his guitar and later accompanied “Sam” who sang the lyrics.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers The crowd was entertained by cowboys, like these two who talked to fair-goers.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers Across the way in the second showmanship ring, FFA members showed their lamb projects trying to make it to the top of their showmanship class.

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Congratulations to all the Fair Participants!

Jon Allred

Advertising Department

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers Captain Jack brought kids from the crowd to give him a hand during his fun show.

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Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers This little future cowboy enjoys a drink before seeing what else he can see and ride at the carnival.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers On Friday afternoon, children enjoyed a nice sunny day riding rides after having some rain the day before.

Submitted photo Tom and Madi Campbell, Kenzi and Kate Chabanian, Peaches Mackenzie and Hermie Robles had a great time at the fair!

Photo by Valerie Geml /South County Newspapers Fort Hunter Liggett Color Guard

Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers Arcade games are always fun for the little ones; He manages to catch a couple ducks and a swan.

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Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers The competition was stiff during the FFA showmanship classes as FFA members tried to show their pigs to the best of their ability.

Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers This massive bunny, named Pistol, is a handful at 18 pounds. He is a Flemish Giant and was shown by his owner Drew Lazzaroni of Soledad Mission 4H.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers It’s hard work doing all that grooming of animals and showing them, this exhibitor tries to take a nap after a hard day’s work.

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Photo by Jasmine Ayala Jesse James Ayala shows you can be a farmer at any age.

Photo by Jasmine Ayala Taking time to pose with Smokey the Bear is Vivica Ayala 16 and Yasmine Ayala 9

Photo by Jasmine Ayala Michael Ayala Jr.. was beat tired from doing hard work with the pigs.

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/ South County Newspapers The calm before the storm. Everything is set and ready for the fair to begin.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers Harper Stamps hugs her prize after fishing for ducks and rubber toys at the Fair.

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Photo by Samantha Bengtson/ South County Newspapers Arturo Corona smiles as he goes down the giant slide.

Photo by Jasmine Ayala

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers Valerie Casillas enjoys her new bubble gun.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers During the fair, food is a hot commodity and this delicious offering was no exception, offering not only sausage but ribs and chicken as well.

Photo by Brandi Schmidt-Garza Wade Garza 10 yrs old of Chualar 4-H with his Replacement Heifer Charlotte.

Wade won 3rd place in Novice Showmanship.

Lockwood 4H swine kids and there leader Tim Ellis

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers 4-H Lamb Showmanship.

Photo by Kellie Hicks/ South County Newspapers These two cowboys were at the gates greeting the children, giving everyone a smile.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers Kaylee Burpo of Mission 4-H with her york-x. Skittles.

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Congratulations to all 4-H & FFA Participants

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers He looked like a real cowboy; the pony rides were very popular.

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Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers The All American High Dive Show brought divers who was lit on fire and prepared a dive for the fair audience.

Photo by Jasmine Ayala Lockwood 4H displayed their sign above the pens of Nickolas Williams and Vivica Ayala.

Congratulations to all of the Fair Participants

Photo by Jasmine Ayala Jesse James Ayala didn’t get to participate in the Mutton Bustin competition Saturday night, so he opted to take a spin on the back of a hog.

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers Smokey the Beat was at the gates greeting the kids from local schools.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers Randy Lewis pours beer at the Grand Wine Tasting Thursday evening.

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Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers There is no age limit to being a cowboy, Wyatt Kaupp (2), future member of Gonzales 4-H.

Photo by Kellie Hicks/South County Newspapers The divers pulled off a triple dive for spectators.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers Jesus Saavedra of Gonzales FFA gets his swine project ready for showmanship on Friday afternoon.

Photo by Samantha Bengtson/South County Newspapers This little boy enjoyed the Giant Slide so much he smiled for a picture.

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