2012 Skagit County Fair

Official

2012

Program!

A Supplement to the Skagit Valley Herald

table of contents Fairgrounds Map...................................................... 4 Entertainment Schedule........................................... 5 Fiddle Stix, Banjos and Fair Time!............................ 7 Sponsor Thank You................................................... 8 Fun in the Field....................................................... 10 Arena Schedule...................................................... 12 Animal Judging Schedule....................................... 13

4-H and FFA at the Fair........................................... 14 Youth Band Showdown........................................... 16 Cheerleader Performances..................................... 16 Car Show and Shine............................................... 17 Redfoot Theatre...................................................... 21 Vela Luka and Ruze Dalmatintke............................ 22

Tickets

Adults (18-64): $7 Advance tickets: $5 Youth (6-17) + Senior Citizens (65+): $6 Family (2 youth + 2 adults): $20 5 years old & under are FREE ALL TICKETS ARE $3 UNTIL 3 P.M ON WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8!

$20 Advance Carnival tickets*

*Carnival tickets purchased at the Fair Office (315 S. 3rd St. in Mount Vernon) must Scan this code be exchanged at the Davis Amusement Carnival’s ticket booth for one all-day bracelet. with your smartphone for more Parking Available for $5 in South Parking Lot at the Fairgrounds Fair information!

Fair Location, times & contact information: 1410 Virginia Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 The Skagit County Fair runs August 8-11 Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

PHONE: 360.336.9414 WEBSITE: www.SkagitCounty.net/Fair

We want to extend a big thanks to Brian Young for his work on the cover art of this program, the Fair website, poster and many other Fair promotional items. His creative skills have been a real key to our success, so thanks Brian!

We also want to thank Chris Matthews and Tiffannie McCormick for their wonderful photographs they took during the 2011 Fair, many of which are featured in this program. editor craig parrish: cparrish@skagitpublishing.com

photographers scott terrell, frank varga, skagit county fair and Sobra photography

Advertising director Mark Dobie: mdobie@skagitpublishing.com

design & layout Patricia Stowell

Display Advertising Manager Deb Bundy: dbundy@skagitpublishing.com | 360.416.2126 advertising operations manager Sarah Hickman: shickman@skagitpublishing.com operations katie erickson, fawn floyd, Jody Hendrix, karen Sheppard, patricia Stowell

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entertainment schedule

troy fair & stone country

the magic of sterling

The holmes shea band

Wednesday, August 8th

Friday, August 10th

11:00 a.m.- The Bards of KeyPoynt/Redfoot Theatre 1:00 p.m.- Hypnotist Kerry Sharp 2:15 p.m.- Clan Heather Dancers 3:30 p.m.- Hypnotist Kerry Sharp 4:45 p.m.- Ali Marcus 5:45 p.m.- Reilly and Maloney 7:00 p.m.- Troy Fair & Stone Country 8:15 p.m.- Brown Lantern Best of Open Mic Night

11:30 a.m.- The Magic of Sterling 12:45 p.m.- Marcia Kester Duo with Sandy Carter 1:45 p.m.- Roberto the Magnificent 2:45 p.m.- The Magic of Sterling 4:00 p.m.- Pearly Blue

Thursday, August 9th

Saturday, August 11th

11:30 a.m.- Matney Cook Duo 12:30 p.m.- Hypnotist Kerry Sharp

11:00 a.m.- Ruze Dalmatinke (Songs of Croatia) 12:15 p.m.- The Magic of Sterling 1:30 p.m.- Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble & Ruze Dalmatinke 2:45 p.m.- Queen’s Bluegrass 4:00 p.m.- Roberto the Magnificent 5:00 p.m.- Knut Bell (Presented by Skagit Farmers Supply) 6:30 p.m.- The Magic of Sterling 7:45 p.m.- The Holmes Shea Band 8:45 p.m.- Brittmania (Tribute to The Beatles)

The Fair and Hugo Helmer Music Present Youth Band Showdown 1:45 p.m.- Joey Hendricks (Anacortes) 2:15 p.m.- Spencer Ekle (Burlington) 2:45 p.m.- Skipping Victor (Sedro-Woolley) 3:30 p.m.- High School Cheerleaders 4:30 p.m.- Hypnotist Kerry Sharp 5:45 p.m.- Trainwreck (Presented by Trainwreck Bar & Grill) 7:00 p.m.- Fanny Alger 8:30 p.m.- Bellamaine

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The Fair, KSVR Radio, and Coastal Farm & Ranch present Latino Night 5:15 p.m.- to be announced 6:15 p.m.- The Magic of Sterling (in Spanish) 7:30 p.m.- Grupo Relaxo 8:30 p.m.- Los Hermanos Gonzalez

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Knut Bell

Saturday, Aug. 11 @ 5 p.m.

Skagit County singer/songwriter Knut Bell is a busy man, having spent a good chunk of July recording his next album in Seattle.

He returns to his hometown area with an appearance at the Skagit County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Bell has an affable baritone voice and has teamed up with some of country music’s elite musicians.

He calls his music “Honkahillarockabilly,” a tonguetwisting mix of country, honkytonk, folk and rockabilly.

Bell and his band will be one of the featured acts on the final night of entertainment at the Fair, sharing the stage with The Magic Of Sterling, The Holmes Shea Band and Brittmania, a tribute to The Beatles.

Other acts you won’t want to miss: The Holmes Shea Band

The band’s originals are rooted in rock with an infusion of funk, R&B, and/or Latin involved. Some tunes lean toward jazz, others toward a dreamy fusion feel. People say the music reminds them of Bonnie Raitt, Santana and even Flora Purim. HSB also gets the dancers hopping with a great selection of Motown/funk covers.

Saturday, Aug. 11 @ 7:45 p.m.

Ali Marcus

Ali’s music spans a variety of audiences, from straight-up 60’s folk, to contemporary singer-songwriter, and the burgeoning Americana movement that radiates out from the Pacific Northwest like moonlight on a foggy night.

Wednesday, Aug. 8 @ 4:45 p.m.

Marcia Kester Duo with Sandy carter

A savory vocal texture that falls somewhere between Patsy Cline and Bonnie Raitt and on towards the Shania Twain zone. Her arrangements add a modern flavor to classic songs… A taste of rock in the country tunes, and a dash of country in the rock.

Friday, Aug. 10 @ 12:45 p.m.

Fiddle Sticks, Banjos and Fair Time!

From the Director’s Chair

Brian Adams Skagit County Parks and Recreation and the Skagit County Fair

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rab your fiddle stick and fire up the banjos!

On Aug. 8 at 10 a.m., we’ll swing open the gates and let the first of the fervent 2012 Fair-goers in.

Although it will be a fresh event with new encounters for the attendees, it will only build on a long history of entertainment at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.

The first Fair was established in 1898, when N.J. Moldstad pulled a couple of fellow Mount Vernon businessmen aside and decided to form the first Fair association. The first Fair was a four-day event in October, at a time when the entire size of Skagit County had a population of less than 14,000 people.

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Great Depression and World War II, when several Fairs were cancelled. Uncertain times pushed our current era of Fairs to the brink as well, but with the determination of staff and strong community support, we have forged forward to put this historical event on firm footing.

I am sure Mr. Moldstad would be pleased to know his legacy lives on and the Fair is still a Skagit County centerpiece. A special “thank you” to all the volunteers and sponsors that moved this Fair machine forward: We couldn’t do it without you.

When I was growing up in Skagit County, I didn’t miss too many fairs. For me, it marked the beginning of the end. Summer would soon be over, at least in the way I recognized summer. School was just around the corner, and soon we would all be opening schoolbooks and closing another summer chapter.

The smell of corn dogs and elephant ears brings me back home to the nagging and desperate sense of the rapidly vanishing summer. The social setting of school was no replacement for the freedom of strapping on the sandals

and pulling up the shorts each morning, before heading out to conquer the forests of Fidalgo Island or the creek beds of Skagit County.

The 2012 Skagit County Fair is themed “Hometown Fun with a Homegrown Feel.”

Just as the theme alludes, the 2012 Fair will showcase local bands, local foods, local farms, local dance troupes, local vendors and local everything else.

Why wouldn’t it? The Skagit County Fair is part of our identity because it identifies with what makes Skagit County great. Our farms are the foundation of our history and our farms remain the foundation of what you will see at your Fair.

Walk past the barns and stop at the stage; Fanny Alger may be singing about local landmarks such as Spieden Island or Queen’s Bluegrass may be singing about the mighty Skagit River.

Wherever you may roam at the Fair, you will see Skagit County’s finest. So, grab your fiddle stick, fire up the banjo and come join us at the Skagit County Fair!

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2012 Skagit County Fair

“Hometown Fun with a Homegrown Feel”

Thank You to our Sponsors!

This year’s Fair is dedicated to the people of Skagit County and all of the great things we grow, raise, make and do.

Let’s Celebrate!

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Ron Wesen

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Sharon Dillon

Ken Dahlstedt

e would like to personally thank this year’s Fair sponsors for their support of the Skagit County Fairgrounds and the 2012 Skagit County Fair. Local businesses have been steadfast in supporting the Fair over the years, building a partnership with Skagit County that we are very proud of. We couldn’t host a quality fair without the support of our business sponsors. Along with our sponsors, we welcome all of you to join us in this year’s celebration, themed “Hometown Fun with a Homegrown Feel,” which consists of four full days of wholesome fun, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 8, and running until Aug. 11.

The Fair is an event rich with tradition, having been a part of Skagit County since the first local Fair in 1898. Local foods and homegrown entertainment will make this year’s Fair an event you won’t want to miss and most importantly, it is an event that can be enjoyed by the entire family. We appreciate this support in sustaining the agricultural traditions that are so deeply rooted in our great county.

In addition to our sponsors, we would also like to thank our Fair Advisory Committee; state, city and county staff and elected representatives; 4-H, FFA, exhibitors, volunteers, Parks and Fair staff; and perhaps most of all, we would like to thank the dedicated citizens of Skagit County. The community is a vital part of the Fair and the Fair is a vital part of the community – we share in your passionate enthusiasm and profound devotion to this great celebration.”

Alf Christianson Seed Co. Children’s Museum of Skagit County Fairfield Inn Hugo Helmer Music KAPS/KBRC Radio KSVR Radio Lincoln Theatre Mount Vernon Rotary Club Northwest Farm Credit Services

Osborne Seed Co. LLC Paccar Rallye Auto Sales Inc. RockAuto.com Sims Honda Skagit Gardens Trainwreck Bar & Grill Wesen, Ron and Jan

After All The Rides, The Games, And The Chili Hot Dogs, You’re Probably Going To Need Something.

Stop by one of our branches to refill your wallet.

Anacortes

2202 Commercial Avenue

Burlington

1800 S. Burlington Boulevard

Mount Vernon

1700 Urban Avenue

Sedro-Woolley 339 Ferry Street

Mini golf course

FUN IN THE FIELD

Sardis Raptor Center

This year’s Skagit County Fair will feature many fun activities out in the Sherman Anderson Field, including

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a new and improved Kid’s Zone, sponsored by the Children’s Museum of Skagit County. There will be a bouncy house, a Corn Is Everywhere interactive display and a mini golf course — always a big hit.

More new attractions this year include a bike riding activity for kids, presented

by Trailstoke and a Tractor Challenge activity using two John Deere pedal tractors.

There will be an educational display area featuring Sardis Raptor Center, who in addition to its ongoing display, will put on two daily shows. The Center rehabilitates injured and ill birds of prey, and

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having the opportunity to see an eagle, falcon or hawk up close is truly amazing.

In addition, there will be a bustling activity stage out in the ball field featuring Zumba classes, daily performances from Redfoot Theatre Company, musicians and more!

Featured events include square dancing by Mount Baker Singles and Skagit Squares on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 1-3 p.m. In addition, at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, there will be a Movie Night at the Fair, co-sponsored by Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation. See www.skagitcounty.net/fair for the movie title.

When you’re not busy playing in the field, you will be able to stroll around the vendor booths or grab a delicious meal in the food court while enjoying the performances of our strolling entertainers.

Make sure to get your vendor passport filled out to be eligible to win prizes from daily drawings on the main stage!

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SKAGIT COUNTY Pioneer Association

Invites you to join us for our

Early Savage family picnic and reunion in the 1970’s celebrating 100 years in the Upper Skagit Valley.

108TH ANNUAL PIONEER PICNIC Thursday, August 2, 2012 Pioneer Park • La Conner, WA

Family of the Year: THE SAVAGE & BOYD FAMILIES OF BIRDSVIEW Family Contributing to the Pioneer Spirit: THE ROZEMA FAMILY OF BAYVIEW Our Annual Salmon Barbecue Luncheon served by La Conner Civic Garden Club Park Open by 10 AM • Served by 11:15 AM • Cost: $12 Opening Ceremonies & Annual Meeting begin by 1 PM

Between the two Torrey sisters they had 25 children. Georgetta Savage had convinced her sister, Olive Boyd, and family in Nebraska to follow her to an area of the upper Skagit Valley called Birdsview by 1882. One sister would die in Burlington by 1897, a year following the birth of her fourteenth child, one lived a full life until 1928. On August 2, 2012 their descendants will honor their memory and sacrifices.

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2012 Arena Schedule

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SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

Before Fair

2012 Animal Judging Schedule

8/7/12

2:00 PM-7:30PM 3:00 PM-7:30PM 3:00 PM-7:30PM

FFA Shows first followed by 4-H Entries for Junior Livestock Sale Due Entries for Skagit County Fair Due LEADERS and ADVISORS and OPEN CLASS EXHIBITORS – Entry Pass Packets Due Dog 4-H Arena Set Up Dog 4-H Club Set Up Rabbit, Poultry, Dog and Cat Vet Check Sheep and Goat Vet Check Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle and Swine Vet Check

8/7/12

6:00 PM

Weigh in With Pictures for Junior Livestock Show (Lambs will be weighed and photographed in sheep barn)

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7:00 PM 8:00 PM All Day 10:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:30 PM All Day 9 AM – 3 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM

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9:00 PM 6 AM – 9 AM All Day

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10 AM – 3 PM 10AM – 3PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM (Follows Cavy) 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM All Day 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM

Peter Brown ONLINE FORMS ONLINE Dog Area Behind Sheep Barn Behind Sheep Barn Behind Pavilion Tent between Beef and Swine Barns

Livestock Posters Due Skagit Junior Livestock Show Record Books Due Dog 4-H Showmanship FFA/4-H Dairy Judging - Followed by Oral Reasons Poultry 4-H/Open Class Type Sheep FFA/4-H Fitting and Showing - Type to Follow Rabbit/Cavy 4-H Cage Decorations Beef Demonstrations begin 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Judging Contest Poultry 4-H Showmanship 4-H Dog Bowl FFA/4-H Livestock Judging - Followed by Oral Reasons 4-H Performing Arts Contest Dog 4-H Obedience Beef FFA/4-H Fitting and Showing - Type to Follow Goat FFA/4-H Fitting and Showing - Type to Follow Dairy Foods Demonstrations 4-H Rabbit Bowl, 4-H Cavy Bowl to Follow Dairy Demonstrations Dog 4-H Costume 4-H Sheep Awards Haul Out of FFA/4-H Sheep and Goats

Department Superintendents

Sheep and Goat Vet Check Dog 4-H Showmanship Dog 4-H Showmanship - Run Off Dairy FFA/4-H Fitting and Showing - Type to Follow Swine FFA/4-H Fitting and Showing - Type to Follow Open Class Goat Show Beef Demonstrations Cavy 4-H Fitting and Showing - Type to Follow Rabbit 4-H Fitting and Showing - Type to Follow Beef Bowl Sale Set Up Lads and Ladies Lead – Open Class Sheep Livestock Sale Dog 4-H Obedience Dog 4-H Costume Open Class Sheep Show Dairy Quiz Bowl 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Costumes- Talent to Follow

Behind Sheep Barn Dog Area Dog Area Pavilion Tent Area by Pavilion Sheep/Goat Arena Beef Barn Small Animal Show Ring Small Animal Show Ring Beef Barn Pavilion Sheep/Goat Arena Pavilion

(Does not include animals staying for open class and livestock sale)

Swine, Dairy and Beef Costume and Decorated Cow/Pig Contest

4-H Rabbit and Cavy Races FFA Round Robin 4-H Round Robin 4-H Dairy Awards 4-H Beef Awards Haul Out – All Animals

Beef Barn Dog Area Pavilion Building E Sheep/Goat Arena Small Animal Show Ring Beef Barn Small Animal Show Ring Building E Dog Area Pavilion 4-H Building Dog Area Pavilion Sheep/Goat Arena Pavilion Small Animal Show Ring Pavilion Dog Area Sheep/Goat Arena Barns

Sheep/Goat Arena Pavilion Small Animal Show Ring Pavilion Small Animal Show Ring Pavilion Pavilion Pavilion Pavilion Barns

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4-HanFFA at the fair &

4-H doesn’t just mean farm animals anymore.

At this year’s Skagit County Fair, about 350 children will present projects about underwater robotics, arts and crafts, performing arts — and of course, animals.

William Freitas, a 4-H educator, said the program is a great way for students to get involved in their communities and work on interpersonal skills. And the fair is a great way for them to showcase what they’ve learned.

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to learn about leadership, citizenship, and working together.”

Freitas said this year’s 4-H must-see events are the round robins. The champions from each animal division join each other in the arena and learn about each other’s animals.

The judges then judge the contestants about all of the different animals, and how well they’ve taught each other.

“It’s fun because it’s a contest that encourages the kids to work together and teach each other,” Freitas said.

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This year’s fair will have two round-robin events: one on Thursday evening (Aug. 9) for large animals like cows and horses, and one on Saturday evening (Aug. 11) for small animals like dogs and rabbits.

While the fair is a favorite event, Freitas explained it’s just a small piece of what the 500 Skagit County 4-H members do.

High school students attend a workshop in Olympia each year so they can learn about the government, members learn how to do public presentations every spring, different clubs and goskagit.com

groups go on field trips throughout the year and members are given the opportunity to visit Camp Cornet at Deception Pass.

The group also puts a special emphasis on community service. “They all learn how to be a part of the community,” Freitas said.

The National FFA Organization offers this motto to members: “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.”

Founded in 1928, the FFA brought together students, teachers and agribusiness interests to solidify support for agricultural education.

In Kansas City’s Baltimore Hotel, 33 young farm boys charted the course for the organization, which now boosts almost half a million members in more than 7,000 chapters nationwide.

Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Now the organization is expanding the country’s view of “traditional” agriculture and finding new ways to infuse agriculture into the classroom.

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chapter’s program of activities is designed with the needs of the student in mind. Activities vary greatly from school to school, but are based in a well-integrated curriculum.

The agricultural science education program is built on the three core areas of classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience

programs and FFA student organization activities and opportunities. The organization holds a federal charter, and two of the top three FFA executives are employed by the U.S. Department of Education.

The organization covers more than 300 careers in the food, fiber and natural resources industry.

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Youth Band Showdown and Cheerleading performances

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umerous talented young musicians will take the stage Thursday afternoon, Aug. 9, at the Skagit County Fair in the second annual Youth Band Showdown.

Sponsored by Hugo Helmer Music of Burlington, the intent of these performances is to showcase young up-andcoming talent.

Beginning at 1:45 p.m., local school-age musicians Joey Hendricks from Anacortes, Spencer Ekle from Burlington and the band Skipping Victor from SedroWoolley are scheduled to perform.

Following the youth band performances will be cheerleading performances from local schools including Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Concrete and Darrington.

This idea stemmed from Skagit County Parks Board member Kevin Loy, who saw the benefit of getting more school-age groups involved at the Fair. This will be happening this year and, hopefully, for years to come.

The big showdown will occur at the conclusion of the performances, when each team will nominate a cheerleader to participate in a pie-eating contest! Come check out all of the action, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 9, at the Fair!

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READY….

SET.... CRAWL! DIAPER DERBY HITS THE FAIR

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ver witness a pack of babies racing for the gold medal? You will now have the chance! The First Annual Skagit County Fair Diaper Derby, sponsored by KAPS and KBRC, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 9th, from noon-2 p.m. on the field stage in Sherman Anderson Field.

Bring out your little one (6 months-18 months old) from 11-11:30 a.m. and sign them up for the “baby races” at the KAPS/KBRC booth. All babies must be crawlers– no walkers please. Win prizes, have fun and bring the entire family to cheer on your baby. Prizes will be given to the winners of the final race as well as drawings for the race fans too! Will your baby be the Grand Prize Winner? Don’t have a baby?

Come out to watch and cheer on the racers!

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his year, car enthusiasts throughout

Skagit County (and beyond) will show off their automobiles at the Skagit County Fair’s first

car Show and Shine.

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ric Gaither, the fair Event Coordinator, is organizing this year’s car show.

The event encourages audience participation, as people will be able to vote for their favorite car.

The winner will be presented with the People’s Choice award. Local politicians will also show up to pick their favorite contestants; mayors of Skagit County cities are scheduled to present awards, as will the County Commissioners.

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Gaither said he thinks that this year’s car show will be a crowd pleaser.

“I’m always looking for new and exciting things to bring to the fair,” Gaither said.

The event will take place Aug. 11 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Awards will be presented at 8:30 p.m. on the main stage.

While both old and new cars are welcome at Show and Shine, Gaither predicts there will be more vintage and antique cars at this year’s event.

“You can expect cars of all different makes and models, especially antique ones,” he said.

Gaither said local car enthusiasts seem excited for this year’s event. He expects local car clubs like JJ’s Cruisers of Sedro-Woolley, Twin City Idlers of Stanwood, Majestic Glass Corvette Club and other car clubs with members from all over Western Washington.

“We’ve had a lot of positive responses from local car groups and individuals,” Gaither said.

Car Show Awards (chosen by): People’s Choice (fairgoers) (3) County Commissioner’s Choice(s) (Ron Wesen, Sharon Dillon, Ken Dahlstedt) Burlington Mayor’s Choice (Steve Sexton) Mount Vernon Mayor’s Choice (Jill Boudreau) Sedro-Woolley City Council’s Choice (Kevin Loy) District 10 State Representative’s Choice (Barbara Bailey) { 18 }

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***You Can Spot Your Picture At The Fair*** Artist Name: Favorite Fair Food: Age:

A prize will be awarded for each age division winner. Age divisions are 7& Under, 8-10, and 11-14. Divisions are determined by the participants’ age as of August 9, 2012. Winners will be announced between 4:00-4:30 PM on Thursday, August 9th, at the Skagit County Fair, on the main stage. Participants must be present to win. Participants must submit their drawing in person or by mail to the Fair office (315 S. 3rd St., Mount Vernon Washington 98274). Deadline to submit is July 27th. All entries will be displayed during the Fair (at a location TBD), August 8th-11th, 2012. The drawings submitted must be completely original. Any drawing copied or traced will be disqualified. This contest is judged on 3 criteria: Color, Appearance, and Detail. This contest is free to enter; one entry per person. Please use colored pencils, crayons, and markers only. Once submitted, drawings become property of the Skagit County Fairgrounds.

This event/activity is not being sponsored by the Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, Conway, La Conner, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley School Districts, and the Districts assume no responsibility for the conduct or safety of the event/activity. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney's fees and judgments or awards.

Name: School:

Vendor Passport Program returns to the Fair

Win A Cool Prize!!

Contact Number & Email: Age:

draw your favorite fair food

Contest winners will be announced Thursday, August 9th at 4:15pm on the main stage.

FOOD NEEDED!

Local food banks are partnering with the Fair, seeking food donations!

Please consider bringing a food donation to the Neighbors In Need booth/truck outside the East Gate by Sherman Anderson Field during the Fair. Thanks for your support!

Vendor Passports will be available again this year at the Fair! Turn in a fully stamped card from your vendor booth visits, and be eligible to win a cool prize donated by the vendors themselves! There will be two to three prize drawings per day on the main stage. Pick up a vendor passport at the information booth or at the East Gate entrance.

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DO YOU THINK THE OSCARS ARE GROUCHY PUPPETS THAT LIVE IN TRASH CANS?

“Changeling” Redfoot Theatre founder Matt Riggins plans to sprinkle the Skagit County Fair with magic this summer.

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he Mount Vernon organization was founded only six months ago by Riggins and co-founder Sarah Mickelson, and this is their first time preforming at the fair.

Redfoot Theatre is performing a play entitled “Changeling,” which Riggins and Mickelson wrote based on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Riggins and Mickelson’s interpretation of the story focuses on Shakespeare’s changeling boy character, and in their version he goes on a journey searching for a magic flower.

Riggins and Mickelson also incorporated several fairy tales from different cultures into their play, including “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” which originated in Norway, and “The Nightingale,” a Chinese story.

“We’re making it a multicultural fairy event,” Riggins said.

Riggins said Redfoot Theatre follows a somewhat unorthodox model. He goskagit.com

explained that membership is flexible – many people participate in some shows and not others. He said the company has 40 people who have participated in different shows.

Riggins added the Redfoot Theatre approach to casting plays is unique in that people don’t need to audition or have experience; anyone can participate.

“We decided to create this theatre company based on the idea that everyone’s an expert actor already,” Riggins said.

He compared acting to yoga. He thinks that like yoga, acting should improve all aspects of a person’s life, from concentration at work to general happiness.

“We ask ourselves: How can we use acting to better people’s lives?” Riggins said.

Mickelson and Riggins

attended college together at Western Washington University, and both have experience performing at the Skagit River Shakespeare Festival.

Riggins has been doing theatre seriously for the past six years.

Riggins lived in Seattle, but came up to Skagit County to direct a production of “Othello.”

While here, he fell in love with the area’s atmosphere and people’s love of the arts.

“There’s a kinda gold vein of talent, and a desire and passion for the arts here,” Riggins said. “So I decided to stay.”

Redfoot will be featured on the main stage Wednesday, August 8th from 11:25 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and will have daily performances of “Changeling” on the Sherman Anderson Field Stage as well: Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

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Anacortes’ own Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble and Ruze Dalmatinke, a Croatian band, will perform at the Skagit County Fair for the first time since the 1980’s.

Vela Luka founding member Alma Plancich said she’s excited to return to the fair so the group can showcase its talents to its home community.

“We’ve done the Skagit County Fair before, but it’s been a long time,” Plancich said.

The groups were created in Anacortes in 1975 as a way for Plancich to remind her family members of their Croatian heritage.

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Anacortes with her parents and siblings in 1949. She said there is a relatively large Croation community in the area, and members enjoy having a connection to the Croatian culture.

“I find that if you don’t do something with your culture, it disappears in about a generation,” Plancich said.

Vela Luka and Ruze Dalmatinke have included several members of Plancich’s family — four generations from her parents to her grandchildren.

The groups also include members of the Croatian community in Skagit County and beyond. In total, Vela Luka and Ruze Dalmatinke have about 40 members: 20 or more adults and children dance in Vela Luka, and 10 or more play or sing in Ruze Dalmatinke.

The group is too big for everyone to perform at

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the Skagit County Fair, so Plancich will bring a select few performers.

Plancich’s favorite part of Vela Luka and Ruze Dalmatinke is that they bring her family together and make sure members of the Croatian community stay in contact. Regular practices and performances ensure the groups are a tight-knit community.

“The last performance we did was Folk Life, and I haven’t seen a lot of the people since then,” Plancich said.

The groups have had success nationwide, and performed in July in Washington, D.C., at the Library of Congress. But Plancich said Vela Luka and Ruze Dalmatinke are still primarily local groups.

“It’s definitely a Skagit County home-grown organization,” Plancich said. goskagit.com

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