Gold Country Fair - 2008

2008 Gold Country

Fair “A Grape Adventure” September 4-7

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Fair Schedule of Events Destruction Derby Greg Kihn Kid’s World Brad’s World Reptiles Wild World of Tigers Xtremely Amped Motocross

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Have a ‘bunch’ of fun at the Gold Country Fair Welcome to the 2008 Gold Country Fair — A Grape Adventure! We have four days of adventure from the far corners of the world to right here in Placer County waiting to be discovered. Our Grape Adventure started before the Fair even opens with our first ever commercial and homemade wine competition. You’ll want to come by the Wine Garden each evening from 4-7 p.m. for wine tasting. Or come by the Food Court Stage every afternoon at 3:30 where Save Mart is sponsoring all kinds of grape tasting — table grapes, jelly, syrup, etc. Plus we will be exhibiting wine-themed art in our home arts department. At the Gold Country Fair, there is an adventure around every corner. On Point Lawn near the Fair office, you will

Greg Hegwer Gold Country Fair CEO discover the Wide World of Tigers, affectionate cats descended from wild tigers in India. Or travel to the jungles and deserts of the world, in the Placer Building, where Brad’s World Reptiles are there for you to touch, hold, or just get goosebumps over. What’s more memorable than a trip to the County Fair? Where, for less than the cost of a movie, you can pet animals, eat a corn dog, laugh at clowns, be part of the circus, scream on a carnival ride, lis-

ten to a great band, or see cars crash without getting hurt at the Destruction Derby. At this year’s fair you can expect to experience the traditional elements of a county fair, but also some notso-traditional elements such as the Xtremely Amped Motocross Rock Show, and Fast Friday’s Motorcycle Races Gold Cup track championship. As always, the county fair brings some great entertainment with bands such a cabaret-style Eagles Show, the classic rock star Greg Kihn. Plus after a two-year absence, Skip Banks, the Balloon Man is back, crazy and climbing inside his big yellow balloon. Don’t forget to bring the little ones to experience Kid’s

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World where everything is free! There are pony rides, Swan Brother’s Circus, and Puppets and Players Theatre! This year Radio Disney will be at the Fair on Sunday with dancers and giveaways. You can help support the youth of Placer County at the Junior Livestock Auction as they showcase their animals. They are hardworking young adults and they deserve your support! So join us as we celebrate the Gold Country Fair and please support our sponsors, vendors and the people of Placer County who help us bring you the best hometown Fair! See you at the Fair!

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THURSDAY, SEPT 4 Kid’s Day Children 12 & under admitted free 4:00 Battle of the Bands, Grand Stands 4-7:00 Wine Tasting, Wine Garden 5:00 Pygmy Goat Costume Contest Livestock Area 5:00 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 5:00 Lenny Walker, Food Court Stage 5:30 Grape Adventure Kick-Off, Coors Country Stage 5:30 Auburn Gymnastics, Kids World 6:00 Fair Boosters Parade, Gold Country Loop 6:00 Puppets & Players Theater, Kids World

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Clear Blue, Budweiser Stage Funny Face Contest, Kids World Skip Banks Comedy Show Food Court Stage 6:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 7:00 Miyagi Gymnastics, Kids World 7:00 Gold Country Idol, Coors Country Stage 7:30 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 8:00 Clear Blue, Budweiser Stage 8:00 Hula Hoop Contest, Kids World 8:00 Life in the Fast Lane, Coors Country Stage 8:00 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 8:30 Puppets & Players Theater, Kids World 9:00 Skip Banks Comedy Show, Food Court Stage 9:30 Clear Blue, Budweiser Stage 9:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 10:00 Life in the Fast Lane, Coors Country Stage — Eagles Show presented by KSEG The Eagle

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SATURDAY SEPT 6 12:00 Jr. Livestock Auction, Special Events 12:30 Lenny Walker, Food Court Stage 1:00 Granite Bay Dance Connection, Kids World Stage 2:00 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 2:00 Lenny Walker, Food Court Stage

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Carol Jean Cox, Grounds Thunder Foot Cloggers, Budweiser Stage 3:00 Pie Eating Contest, Kids World 3:00 Puppets & Players, Kids World 3-5:00 Cowboy Poetry, Sierra Building 3:30 Save Mart Grape Tasting, Food Court Stage 3:30 Joslins Karate, Kids World 3:30 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 3:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 4-7:00 Wine Tasting, Wine Garden 4:00 Thunder Foot Cloggers, Food Court Stage 4:00 Auburn Gymnastics, Kids World 4:00 Aftershock Blues Band, Coors Country Stage 5:00 Skip Banks Comedy Show, Food Court Stage 5:30 Carol Jean Cox, Grounds 5:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 6:00 Hula-Hoop Contest, Kids World 6:00 Aftershock Blues Band, Coors Country Stage 6:00 Riding Shotgun, Budweiser Stage

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Puppets & Players Theater, Kids World 7:00 Thunder Foot Cloggers, Food Court Stage 7:00 Granite Bay Dance Connection, Kids World 7:30 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 7:30 Skip Banks Comedy Show, Food Court Stage 8:00 Carol Jean Cox, Grounds 8:00 Riding Shotgun, Budweiser Stage 8:00 Xtremely Amped, Grandstands 8:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 8:30 Puppets & Players Theater, Kids World 8:30 Shane Dwight, Coors Country Stage 9:30 Carol Jean Cox, Grounds 9:30 Skip Banks Comedy Show, Food Court Stage 10:00 Riding Shotgun, Budweiser Stage 10:30 Shane Dwight, Coors Country Stage

SUNDAY SEPT 7 12:30 Lenny Walker, Food Court Stage 1:00 Auburn Gymnastics, Kids World 1:30 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 1:30 California Fruit Pie Contest, Food Court Stage 2:00 Boosters Talent Show, Coors Country Stage 2:30 Carol Jean Cox, Grounds 2:30 Miyagi Gymnastics, Kids World 3:00 Puppets & Players Theater, Kids World 3-5:00 Cowboy Poetry, Sierra Building 3:30 Save Mart Grape Tasting, Food Court Stage 3:30 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 3:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 3:30 Thunderfoot Cloggers, Budweiser Stage 4-7:00 Wine Tasting, Wine Garden 4-6:00 Radio Disney, Kids World 4:00 Livestock Awards Ceremony, Livestock Show Ring 1 5:00 Thunderfoot Cloggers, Food Court Stage 5:00 Aquanett, Budweiser Stage 5:30 Carol Jean Cox, Grounds 5:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 6:00 Puppets & Players Theaters, Kids World 6:00 Skip Banks Comedy Show, Food Court Stage 6:00 Demo Derby, Grandstands 6:30 Aquanett, Budweiser Stage 7:00 Skynnyn Lynnyrd Reloaded, Coors Country Stage 7:30 Swan Bros. Circus, Kids World 8:00 Carol Jean Cox, Grounds 8:00 Skip Banks Comedy Show, Food Court Stage 8:30 World of Tigers, Point Lawn 8:00 Aquanett, Budweiser Stage 9:00 Puppets & Players Theaters, Kids World 9:00 Skynnyn Lynnyrd Reloaded, Coors Country Stage 9:30 Carol Jean Cox, Grounds

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Twisted metal gets fans excited at the Destruction Derby.

Crashes draw cheers The 2008 Dutch Holland Destruction Derby at the Gold Country Fair on Sunday encourages drivers to put their American-made hard-top stock Destruction cars to the ultiDerby mate test. They When: 6 p.m. Sunday, will crash, Sept. 7 smash, and ram Where: Grandstands each other to Cost: $6 children, $8 adults cartoonish (plus fair admission) crunched heaps of metal while trying to keep their own vehicle running. There will be five heats they must endure while the judges keep score on the sidelines and fans scream warnings. Brave men and women, youngsters and seasoned veterans, will pull on their protective helmets, squeeze in through the driver’s side window, gun their

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engines and take aim at each other in the mud of the Gold Country Fair. Drivers do their best, while driving in a bed of mud, to smash the other cars to smithereens. The audience cheers as mud flies, wheels spin in the gooey mess, and one car after another is annihilated, or the overworked and overheated engines give up in a smoky haze. In this motorsport, event officials encour-

age plenty of ramming and smashing. According to promoter Dutch Holland, the Auburn Derby will be one of the most exciting of the season with a high level of interest from throughout Northern California. For fans, purchasing your ticket early is recommended. Always a sold-out event, there will be long lines waiting for available tickets and entry into the arena.

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Carnival rides twist, twirl and thrill Discounts available on rides until Sept. 3 at Fair Office or Save Mart As you drive from Auburn-Folsom Road into the Gold Country Fair parking lot, your first sight will be of spectacular rides reaching high into the air, twisting clockwise, counter-clockwise, up and down, until they elicit blood-curdling screams from thrill seekers. And waves of giggles from children will reach your ears as youngsters twirl, dip and bounce in their own special carnival adventure. At the 2008 Fair, you will discover rides to entertain, or give you a rush, along-side the simple Merry-Go-Round! Who can resist tossing a ball into a basket on the midway in hopes of winning one of those giant stuffed animals you see teenagers carrying around? Butler Amusements will offer Wristband Specials each day this year, which allow unlimited rides during carnival hours. Wristbands can be purchased

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any one day of the Fair. You can also save on a book of 30 carnival ride coupons for just $15 (each ride takes three to five coupons) and will cost $1 each during the Fair. Discounts are available until 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Fair Office or at Save Mart in Auburn. Popular rides that are expected at this Fair are the Century Wheel, Himalaya, Kamikaze, Ring of Fire, Gravitron, and the Zipper. Safety is of the utmost importance at the Gold Country Fair and for Butler Amusements. Regular health and safety inspections at fairs and festivals ensure high quality for the estimated 350 million people who visit a carnival each year in the United States. Rides at the Gold Country Fair will be inspected, prior to opening, by a representative from the California Fair Services Authority. A carnival safety video is available on the Gold Country Fair Web site (goldcountryfair.com, select Gold Country Fair) and parents are encouraged to watch it with their children. Produced for children ages 6-12, this eight-minute video includes safe behavior while visiting the carnival midway, starts with family at home preparing to go to a fair and instructs children as to what clothes and shoes to wear, rules to follow for ride safety and general safe behavior.

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Fast Fridays championship revs up the Fair On Friday night, dirt track racing at its finest will decide who rules at the Fast Friday’s Motorcycle Speedway Gold Cup Championship! Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway has attracted, year after year, the best speedway racers in America and is the top motorcycle speedway track. For the championship races, the best 16 track racers from Fast Fridays Speedway’s summer long racing series are assigned a starting position formula that will require them to start from each starting lane one, two, three and four. The start will see all four track racers fly as the green light is turned on and the pink tapes of the starting gate are activat-

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The best 16 racers from Fast Friday’s will vie for the Gold Cup.

ed and fly upwards. This allows the blast off of very powerful motorcycles that run on methanol for fuel. All four hit the first

turn handle-bar to handle-bar, fighting for a position. At this point, the excitement is just out of the gate. Each time across the finish line the laps are counted until the white flag is waved signaling three laps are completed and only one lap remains. As the checkered flag waves each skidding racer receives his point rewards, three points for first place, two for second, and one for third and zero for fourth. Points are tallied to see who is the champion. It’s pure excitement that keeps you on the edge of your seat! The event requires fair and race admission tickets.

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They don’t write ‘em like Greg Kihn anymore The classic rock star will perform two shows at Gold Country Fair As a kid from Baltimore seeking fame and fortune in California, Greg started out as a street musician, graduated to clubs, and on to appearances at events, recording contracts and touring. His dreams did come true as he was discovered and a decade of rock Greg Kihn and roll in the When: 8 and 10 limelight was p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 crowned with Where: Coors Country Stage the Top 20 “Break-up Song” and “Jeopardy.” Kihn continues to tour and is a top morning show host at KFOX in San Jose. A prolific writer, he has written novels and short stories along with his music. Greg Kihn began his career in his hometown of Baltimore, Md., working

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Greg Kihn, who scored two Top 20 hits with “The Breakup Song” and “Jeopardy” will perform at the fair.

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when he moved to San Francisco in 1974, according to www.gregkihn.com. In 1976 he recorded his first album with his own band. Through the ’70s, he released an album each year and built a strong cult following through constant touring, becoming his label’s biggest seller. In 1981, he earned his first bona fide hit with the Top 20 single, “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” from the “RocKihnRoll” album. He continued in a more commercial vein through the ‘80s with a series of pun-titled albums: “Kihntinued” (1982), “Kihnspiracy” (1983), “Kihntageous” (1984), and “Citizen Kihn” (1985). GK’s most recent project is the release of his latest book, “Carved in Rock,” a collection of short stories written by musicians such as Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Pete Townsend (The Who) and Joan Jett. Kihn is also the No. 1 rated morning drive time jock for KFOX (San Jose/San Francisco).

Life in the Fast Lane — The Eagles Stage Show Life in the Fast Lane is not another tribute band. This is a moving, cabaret-style production show with all the best songs from The Eagles. In our increasingly fickle pop culture, we tend to change our heroes and music a little like we change our rock ‘n’ roll T-shirts. Eagles fans remain steadfast despite time and fashion and despite the words “They will never forget you till somebody new comes along,” a line in “New Kid in Town.” Now the show “Life in the Fast Lane” has come along celebrating the music of the Eagles like you have never seen it before. A new show with all the Eagles greatest hits and solo hits of Henley, Frey, Schmit, and Walsh. Take this musical journey on the Coors Country Stage at 8 and 10 p.m. Thursday.

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Skynnyn Lynnyrd is the “Reloaded” Lynyrd Skynyrd. The parity is remarkable ... as if guided by the spirit of the original band members who departed so long ago. Catch this great tribute to one of American rock’s greatest groups on the Coors Country Stage, Sunday at 7 and 9 p.m.

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At just $8 for adult general admission and prices even lower for children and seniors, it’s hard to find a better entertainment bargain than the Gold Country Fair. On Kid’s Day, Thursday, admission is free to youngsters 12 and under. Want to bring a crowd? Come on the Auburn Journal’s $4 Friday. Buy unlimited ride wristbands by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3 and get a discount. At the gate, choose the Best Deal Ticket. Just one dollar more will get a 12-page magazine with schedule, the new Fair Map and $18 worth of coupons for the carnival concessions, a buy one get one free for Sunday Fair admission and for the Auburn Fall Home Show. The price of admission includes live music — including Life in the Fast Lane, rocker Greg Kihn, blues rock with Shane Dwight Band, and classic rock with Skynnyn Lynnyrd. Free activities include Tigers of India, Brad’s World of Reptiles, the Swan Brothers Circus, the Puppets & Players Theatre and even the pony rides are free.

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Flying Swinger

For those who crave more than a roller coaster seat, the Flying Swinger offers the thrill of flight with the freedom to get one’s feet out in the open air. This swing ride is vibrant yellow with beautiful hand painted murals of scenes from around the United States gracing its entire facade. Adults and teens love the gentle swooping glide as the swing lifts up, tilts and revolves, all at the same time.

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The Zipper is a favorite of both teens and young adults. While the ‘cages’ holding two passengers apiece rise and descend on a tower boom, each spins independently and the entire boom turns, too. Three times the action, backed by spectacular lighting bringing them back for more. The Zipper is an eye-catcher day or night.

A towering addition to the midway is the majestic Century Wheel, offering patrons a sweeping view from a height of nearly 67 feet! Passengers are seated in separate gondolas and then whisked smoothly over the top and down again, reminiscent of the ferris wheel. The Century Wheel is a pleasant ride for the entire family.

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Himalaya It is like riding through the Alps…except it’s faster, more exciting and comes with music. The fabulous Himalaya puts riders on a fast, updown-around trip faster and faster, then backward too. Like a toboggan trip through the Swiss mountains, except this is more fun.

Crown Merry Go Round The Merry Go Round, a family classic just got better! This 36 foot Americana Themed Carousel features 30 jumping horses, and 2 chariots. Parents and children create memories while they enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful ride together!

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Kid’s World has pony rides, crafts It doesn’t take families long to discover the sanctuary of Kid’s World, located away from the hustle and bustle of adult activities, loud music and boisterous teens. Nestled underneath giant shady trees is a multitude of kidfriendly activities and entertainment. The area includes a stage for community acts and fun contests like hula hooping and pie eating. Here you’ll find pint-sized activities that run on kid-energy rather than electricity and thanks to the Gold Country Fair and radio station 101.9 The Wolf, the Pony Rides will be free. Parents will enjoy the chance to sit on a bench or a hay-bale, in the shade, and let youngsters expend their energy in a defined area. The stage will feature community groups and the Radio Disney dancers. Radio Disney will also be bringing a giant blow-up Hasbro game center on Sunday afternoon. The fantasy world of Puppets & Players Theatre will be returning. They bring the magic of a land far away, where princesses are saved by

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Watermelon eating is among the many contests in Kid’s World.

handsome princes, and everyone lives happily ever after. In Kids Town America, helpers will be assisting with crafts children can carry home with pride. Projects using recycled materials or pasta or Popsicle sticks are just right for little

Puppets to delight all ages Children and adults will be delighted at this world of fantasy on strings. You can experience the ancient art of marionettes at this beautifully crafted European-style puppet theater on wheels. This traditional puppet stage features classic marionettes, hand puppets, and live performers combined with exciting backdrops, lighting and music. Take a seat and go on a fantasy adventure. See schedule for performances, page A5.

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hands. Old-fashioned, silly contests are scheduled throughout the afternoon. Join in the Pie Eating Contest, the Funny Face Contest, Bubble Gum Blowing, the Gold Rush Diaper Derby, the Hoola Hoop Contest and Watermelon Eating Contest. The fun continues with the Swan Brothers (Almost World Famous) Circus. A sure-fire way to get a case of the giggles is to join up with this zany duo. Adults, kids, groups, small animals, entertainers, and just about anyone are also invited to participate in the Fair Boosters Grape Adventure Parade through the Fairgrounds on Kids Day, Thursday, Sept. 4. The parade will host local celebrities like Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn Stampede, clowns, bands and dance groups, 4-H and FFA Kids, activity clubs like Boy and Girl Scouts. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume and to decorate their entry reflecting the Fair’s theme “Gold Country Fair, A Grape Adventure,” however costumes are not required. Anyone who wants to join in the fun, which starts at 6 p.m., can call the Fair office at (530) 823-4533 for information. Registration is required and entries received after Aug. 28 must be approved by the Fair office.

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The California Fruit Pie Baking Contest at this year’s fair is open to all ages. Bake a fruit pie using California-grown fruit and bring it, along with a typed copy of your recipe, to the food tent stage from 12:30-1 p.m. Sept. 7. Judging starts at 1:30 p.m. Free fair admission for contest entrants.

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Giant cats are affection trained Brian McMillan’s Wild World of Tigers brings to you a journey where kids and adults can tame their curiosity about wild tigers. Brian McMillan has created a new show that combines education and entertainment into a dynamic adventure into the wilds of India. Their show, while exciting and entertaining, at the same time fosters a desire to preserve and learn about the endangered species. The trainers will demonstrate their affection training methods while showing the audience what these beautiful creatures are capable of when put in a caring and mutually respectful environment.

All of these animals have been bottle-raised, since they were small cubs, with the trainers who are with them today and every day. The importance of a strong bond and mutual respect is necessary when dealing with animals of this size and caliber. The tigers are movie stars and you may have seen them in many films, commercials, television shows, and magazine advertisements. From movies, such as “Evan Almighty” and “Jungle Book,” to television shows like “CSI: NY” and “Monk.” The tigers will be housed on the Point Lawn (near the Fair Office) and will perform in three shows daily.

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The Swan Bros. circus has been part of the fair for 30 years.

Clowning around The Swan Bros. Circus is not your average circus. You won’t find elephants or tigers, but you will find slapstick comedy, magic, clowns and Trixie the Wonder Dog. The zany duo of Zippy and Hi-Tops has been performing together for 30 years at the Gold Country Fair. Under the 30 ft. by 50 ft. big top tent, expect to find slapstick clowning, offthe-wall humor, and lots of audience participation. Also known as Andy and Mike Swan, the brothers have been performing together since 1972. Clown Andy says his best experience has been riding on Big Bertha, the elephant during a show in Reno. He was also a winner on the 1977 The Gong Show, juggling bowling balls, a chainsaw, clubs and fire torches over a volunteer’s head. The Swan Bros. Circus performs three shows daily in Kid’s World and watch out — you might see them wandering around having fun at the Fair.

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Enter world of cold-blooded animals You may think of reptiles as creepie, crawlie creatures, but a visit to the exhibit of Brad Tylman’s World Reptiles may dispel some of those myths. The zoo-quality exhibit will be open all day during the fair and will present educational shows daily. Animals are available all day for touching or handling. Supervising wildlife interpreters answer questions, provide information or give presentations. Imagine a beautiful tropical environment with snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and insects from the near and far places of our world. You will be amazed by an American alligator,

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Blues band set to rock Blues-rock will fill the air as West Coast blues sensation, Shane Dwight, takes the stage. In the last few years the Shane Dwight Band has been catapulted to the forefront of the West Coast Blues scene. They have become top performers in some the world famous jazz clubs including Boz Skaggs’ Slims, John Lee Hooker’s Boom Boom Room, BB King’s in Hollywood and the Blue Café in Long Beach and are rare repeat performers at Harrahs, Reno. The Shane Dwight Band, known for its high octane, dance-till-you-drop Rock & Blues, is fast becoming the sensation of the West Coast. Two high-powered shows will rock the Coors Country Stage at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

hugged by a giant Burmese python, if you choose, chatted up by a parrot and spellbound by hatching snake eggs right before your eyes. Not only do his reptiles provide an exciting interactive exhibit for fair visitors, but it is a hands-on classroom for the many kids who spend hours there, becoming ambassadors for Brad. There will be shows each day showcasing a variety of the reptiles. Brad and his reptiles have appeared in Crocodile Hunter episodes and Chuck Norris Movies and they are associated with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Discover Brad’s World Reptiles in the Placer Building.

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A volunteer assists a fairgoer in petting a rabbit. People with unique needs are welcome during Special Persons Day, when the fairgrounds are open to cater to those with special needs.

A special day for those with special needs Friday, Sept. 5, has been designated Special Persons Day at the Gold Country Fair. This annual event was created by the Fair Board of Directors to offer an opportunity for people with special needs to see the Fair without dealing with the large crowds that are common during regular Fair hours. Volunteers from throughout the community will be available to assist the Fair’s special guests by acting as guides, pushing wheelchairs, or providing general supervision. While most of the Fair exhibits will not open until later in the day, the horticulture/floriculture exhibits will be open as well as selected carnival rides, which will operate from 10 a.m. to noon. The livestock area can be visited on a limited

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Months of hard work by local 4-H and FFA members pay off as locally raised beef, swine, lambs, goats, rabbits and poultry are auctioned to the highest bidder during the Gold Country Fair’s Junior Livestock Auction, Saturday, Sept. 6. The youth spend hours after school and on weekends feeding, grooming and learning how to show their animals in the judging ring. Now they will discover that all that hard work can be rewarded with a paycheck, but the lessons learned in responsibility are theirs for a lifetime. The auction starts Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. Private individuals, groups and businesses may purchase any of the hundreds of top quality livestock raised as 4H and FFA projects. If you don’t have room in your own freezer for the meat from the animals, there may be a local food closet that would be grateful to receive a donation of your purchase. Check with those organizations first to see if they can accept fresh meat.

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