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hen it comes to small-town charm in a big package, it doesn’t get better than the Cloverdale Citrus Fair. Celebrating its 126th year, the fair has everything going for it, with a great parade, a carnival, toddler beauty contests, traditional fair food and family entertainment that emphasizes hilarity. Check out the youth and club exhibits – hundreds of your neighbors have been working for months to dazzle you with their hard work and creativity. The fair goes on rain or shine. Enjoy this commemorative program and visit www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org for more details.
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President’s Message “It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s Citrus Fair!”
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elcome friends and neighbors! Welcome to the 2018 Cloverdale Citrus Fair! What’s that? Look, look up, up in the air. It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s Citrus Fair! Yes folks, this year’s theme is all about superheroes. Although the theme was conceived before the recent fire tragedies, it is timely and appropriate to think of superheroes. Join us as we take this time to acknowledge and thank our own real life superheroes, the skilled firefighters of the Cloverdale Fire Department and Cal Fire, the police officers of the Cloverdale Police Department and others who helped to protect property and save lives during the recent devastating fires. On behalf of the Citrus Fair Board, I would also like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to you, friends and neighbors, for your continued support. Your attendance, participation and positive word-of-mouth advertising
are key factors contributing to the ongoing success of Cloverdale’s fair. And now, a word about the fair directors. The board, consisting of 11 volunteer directors, is designated as a working board and during the fair you will see us on the premises serving in various capacities. I would like to applaud their hard work and dedication. I appreciate all that they do for the fair, as does our CEO, Bonnie Wlodarczyk. We will be wearing name tags so if you have any questions or concerns, stop and talk to us. I promise, we will either give you the answer or get you the answer. Have a great time at the fair, come often, and by all means bring your friends and family. Up, up, and away! See you at the 2018 Cloverdale Citrus Fair!
John Yepiz, President Cloverdale Citrus Fair Board of Directors
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elcome to the 126th Citrus Fair, themed “It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s Citrus Fair!” Come and enjoy Northern California’s first fair of the year. We have planned four days of fabulous family entertainment, wonderful fair food, culinary demonstrations, thrilling carnival rides, arts and crafts and more. Participate in the orange juicing contests, showcase one of your favorite recipes by entering the Orange Surprise or Lemon Delight contests.
Seniors’ Day on Friday is free for seniors over the age of 62. The wine tasting event on Saturday and Sunday afternoons will feature Best of Class winning wines from the Chronicle Wine Competition. The Imagination Circus, Washboard Willy and the Greg Frisbee Variety Show are our grounds acts that are sure to please fair guests of all ages. Please come and enjoy the Citrus Fair, your community showcase. Bonnie Wlodarczyk, CEO, Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Parade grand marshals Parade honors first responders
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ring your flags and your handkerchiefs. This year’s Citrus Fair Parade grand marshals are first responders, the
people who run toward danger while the rest of us are safely away. Let’s give them the support and recognition they deserve.
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Schedule of Events
– “It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s Citrus Fair!” Theme
126th Annual Cloverdale Citrus Fair Come Rain or Shine! – Presidents’ Weekend Thursday, February 15 through Monday, February 19 Northern California’s First Fair of the Year!
Thursday February 15
• Cabaret Players present “Once Upon a Time.” A great kick-off to the Citrus Fair. ~ $20 per person (show only, no dinner) ~ 6 p.m. ~ Tickets available presale or at door.
Friday February 16 • SENIORS’ DAY
Seniors 62 and over $1 admission Bingo ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ 2 p.m. Culinary Demonstration Senior Day Contests ~ 2 p.m. and Oran Pageant ~ 5:30 p.m. Lily Lemon Orange Citrus Fair Queen Pageant ~ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday February 17 • PARADE DAY ~ beginning Poultry Show at 9 a.m. at 10 a.m. Pygmy Goat Show ~ beginning CITRUS FAIR PARADE ~ Downtown ~ 11 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Baby Derby Culinary Demonstrations – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Orange ~ 1 p.m. Talent Show Surprise Judging Double Standyrd ~ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ~ Outdoor Stage
Wine Tasting ~ 1 to 5 p.m. Cabaret Players ~ present “Once Upon a Time” ~ Dinner Theater ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ presale tickets includes $50 at fair office ~ admission entertainment, appetizers, dinner and dessert
Sunday February 18 • FAMILY DAY
Rabbit and Cavy Shows ~ beginning at 8:30 a.m. Pygmy Goat Show ~ beginning at 9 a.m. Culinary Demonstrations – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Mariachi Tarasco ~ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ~ Outdoor Stage Powerhouse Dance ~ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ~ Auditorium Wine Tasting ~ 1 to 5 p.m. Lemon Delight Judging ~ 1 p.m. Cabaret Players ~ present “Once Upon a Time” ~ Dinner Theater ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ presale tickets $50 at fair office ~ admission includes entertainment, appetizers, dinner and dessert
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Monday February 19 • KIDS’ DAY ~ 12 and under Free Junior Dog Care & Training Show ~ 8:30 a.m. Talent Show Winners Showcase ~ Noon ~ Auditorium Court ‘N Disaster Band ~ 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. ~ Outdoor Stage Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship ~ 2 p.m. Orange Juice Championship ~ 3:30 p.m. ~ Exhibit Hall
CONTINUOUS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
World Famous Citrus Exhibits ~ Daily Culinary Demonstrations Arts and Crafts ~ Imagination Farm Petting Zoo Circus ~ Friendly Washboard ~ Greg Frisbee Variety Show ~ Willy’s Jamboree Quilt and Needlework Displays ~ Orange Juicing Contests Sat. and Sun., including Championship Juice-Off on Monday
CARNIVAL ~ daily for rides One price unlimited
$23 presale ~ $28 during the fair General Admission — $8 Juniors age 6 through 12 and Seniors 62 and over — $5 Age 5 and under free
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Citrus Fair Queen pageant Culinary Demonstrations
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he first Cloverdale Citrus Fair Queen was Mary Bettini, chosen in 1924. She was chosen because she sold the most tickets. Since then, a few things have changed. The emphasis of the Citrus Fair Queen Pageant is a scholarship opportunity. The scholarship portion of the pageant has been named the Dorothy Smith Memorial Scholarship, memorializing a past director who spent many hours to make the pageant a beautiful and competitive event. To be a participant in this pageant, girls must be in school, be-
Sarah Lindell
Nicole Rauch
tween the ages of 16 and 19, and carry at least a 3.0 grade average. They are judged on poise and appearance in an interview with the judges and on stage, in addition to a small talent segment. The Annual Citrus Fair Queen Scholarship Program will be held on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Cloverdale Citrus Fair auditorium. All former Citrus Fair Queens are invited to join the fun at the pageant. This year’s contestants are Sarah Lindell, Nicole Rauch, Samantha Santana and Eden Winniford. Good luck, ladies!
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Friday through Sunday in the Tea Room
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he 2018 Cloverdale Citrus Fair will once again present a series of culinary demonstrations showcasing local Sonoma County chefs featuring citrus fruit in their recipes. The demonstrations are coordinated by Hilda Swartz, who has managed many local farmers’ markets, and are free with fair admission. Fair guests will be able to taste the featured recipes. Friday, February 16 2 p.m., Sonoma County GO LOCAL with Suheyla Jordan of Sinful Fusion, Rohnert Park and the Sonoma County Certified Farmer's Market Association Saturday, February 17 1 p.m., David Legro of Dave's Seafood, Santa Rosa 2 p.m., Joe Ruetter of the Greengrocer, Sonoma County 3 p.m., David Knuuti of Gourmet Oils & Vinegars, Petaluma Sunday, February 18 1 p.m., Jason Taylor of Physis, Sebastopol 2 p.m., Phil Schneider of Berkman Spices, Santa Rosa 3 p.m., Pegi Ball of Pegi Ball Catering, Windsor
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ariachi Tarasco is returning to the Cloverdale Citrus of talented entertaining Fair. Mariachi Tarasco is a group Lorenzo Sandoval, who has mariachi musicians headed by been bringing authentic Mexican music to Northern California for over 36 years. Mariachi is a type of music which originated from Cocula, Jalisco, Mexico. A mariachi group usually of consists at least three violins, two trumpets, one Mexican (a guitar, one vihuela high-pitched, five-string guitar) and one guitarrón (a small-scaled acoustic bass). Mariachi musicians are typically dressed in silver studded charro outfits with wide-brimmed hats. The original Mariachi were Mexican street musicians. Mariachi is cultural, spiritual, traditional and truly unique. Don’t miss Mariachi Tarasco performing on Family Day, Sun- 18 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Cloverdale Citrus day, February Fair.
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There’s fun family entertainment daily at the Citrus Fair
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matic little circus, cheering for the kids and applauding with enthusiasm. Parents state being more than pleased with the idea of some face-to-face fun in an educational and safe enjoyment away from computer screens and remote controls. Aiming to maximize their full creative potential by strengthening their confidence, the major triumph of Circus Imagination is still the fact that it does not end when the show is over. Its inspiration to play outside and use your inventiveness is taken home by every child. Multiple circus performances will be held daily at the Citrus Fair.
nside a colorful circus tent at this year’s Cloverdale Citrus Fair, imaginations will run wild. Ringmaster Caton Raintree-Hegwer and wife, costume coordinator Carolina RaintreeHegwer, will handpick kids from the audience to take part in an interactive spontaneous theater. The Circus is designed to get children to be active and use their imaginations by dressing up and performing in front of their families. The children are not the only ones captured by the show’s magic: the whole audience is moved by this charis-
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uelling Dames is live theatre that teaches history with hilarity, astounds with swordfighting skills, and is daring enough to bring young swashbucklers onstage. What role does combat play in our lives today? The Duelling Dames empower swashbucklers of all ages to become brave warriors against bullying. The Quinquagenarian Queen and the Puerile Princess argue about everything. The Dames present a hilarious historically educational performance. They quote – “When we get to modern times, the scariest weapon is a cell phone, that teens use to send hurtful texts. We discuss how cyber bullying can be the most hurtful weapon on our stage.”
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ashboard Willy is a unique, interactive children's entertainer that provides a special combination of rhythm, sound effects and comedy to delight everyone. Willy's love of people and music shows in a special warmth, energy and spontaneity that irresistibly captures one's imagination. With his own kind of energy, Washboard Willy has become a Pied Piper of Rhythm for children of all ages. His interactive style connects with all audiences.
What solutions to bullying do they teach? They believe bullying is a complex issue with many possible solutions and offer some alternatives, but most importantly, they encourage the students to think for themselves, to start discussions, and to trust their ideas. Fighting over how to fight, these loveable characters emphasize learning and critical thinking. The Duelling Dames will present a delightful tale that both excites families about history while teaching anti-violence strategies. Their shows are free with fair admission and will take place in the Auditorium on Sunday February 18 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
During his performance he and Wishboard Wanda pass out handheld rhythm instruments to the kids and together they become Willy's Washboard Jamboree. With thimbles on his gloves and bells and whistles on his rhythm board, Washboard Willy is fast becoming a low-tech, high-energy washboard legend known around the world. The Washboard Willy Jamboree performs daily, Friday through Monday, at the Citrus Fairgrounds.
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