Ok, being a former county fair queen (yes, truly!), I've always been a huge fan of county fairs. So when I got this press release this morning from the El Dorado County Fair folks, I was positively giddy and had to share the info!
"Thrill seekers are in for a treat this summer at the El Dorado County Fair in Placerville. If you love to spin, tilt, and twirlSyou can do so to your heart's content for just $25 and all day of the Fair¹s four day run June 17-20. This new pre-sale offer from the El Dorado County Fair means more ride time for carnival lovers and a $10 savings for Friday and Saturday visitors compared to last year.
'In previous years, the Fair's pre-sale wristbands were available for use Thursday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. only,' says Jody Gray, the fair's chief executive officer. 'But this year, in keeping with our goal to create the ultimate "faircation" at an affordable price, we've extended the offer to include all four days of the fair, from the time the carnival opens to the time it closes hours on Sunday. That means a speedy person (with a strong stomach) could probably get their cost per ride down to 50-cents or less!'
Entrance Fees & Parking
Entrance fees for the Fair, which have not increased since 2003, will remain the same again this year. Regular admission tickets for persons 13 years and older are $8, ages 7 to 12 years are $6, seniors 60 years and older are $6, children six and younger and military personnel in uniform are FREE every day. FREE parking and FREE shuttle service is available from the Library/Government Center, Missouri Flat Road Park & Ride, and the Walmart Park & Ride. On grounds parking is $5 per vehicle.
Pre-Sale Tickets and Packages
In addition to the $25 pre-sale carnival wristband, you can save $1 off admission by purchasing tickets in advance. A season pass purchased in advance will gain you entrance to the Fair each day, Thursday through Sunday for a cost of $18 regular admission or $15 for those 7 to 12 years and seniors ages 60 and older. Families and other groups may want to consider the Gold Discovery package. This $40 pre-sale package includes four one-day tickets (valid any day) and 20 coupons for carnival rides savings compared to the cost of purchasing ride coupons during the Fair!
How to Purchase
Pre-sale tickets, wristbands, and packages may be purchased in person at the Fair office, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm at 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville or online starting April 1, 2010 at www.eldoradocountyfair.org."
Mark your calendar for these Special Admission Days
Thursday, June 17
Kid's Day
12 and younger FREE until 6:30 p.m.
"Thrill seekers are in for a treat this summer at the El Dorado County Fair in Placerville. If you love to spin, tilt, and twirlSyou can do so to your heart's content for just $25 and all day of the Fair¹s four day run June 17-20. This new pre-sale offer from the El Dorado County Fair means more ride time for carnival lovers and a $10 savings for Friday and Saturday visitors compared to last year.
'In previous years, the Fair's pre-sale wristbands were available for use Thursday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. only,' says Jody Gray, the fair's chief executive officer. 'But this year, in keeping with our goal to create the ultimate "faircation" at an affordable price, we've extended the offer to include all four days of the fair, from the time the carnival opens to the time it closes hours on Sunday. That means a speedy person (with a strong stomach) could probably get their cost per ride down to 50-cents or less!'
Entrance Fees & Parking
Entrance fees for the Fair, which have not increased since 2003, will remain the same again this year. Regular admission tickets for persons 13 years and older are $8, ages 7 to 12 years are $6, seniors 60 years and older are $6, children six and younger and military personnel in uniform are FREE every day. FREE parking and FREE shuttle service is available from the Library/Government Center, Missouri Flat Road Park & Ride, and the Walmart Park & Ride. On grounds parking is $5 per vehicle.
Pre-Sale Tickets and Packages
In addition to the $25 pre-sale carnival wristband, you can save $1 off admission by purchasing tickets in advance. A season pass purchased in advance will gain you entrance to the Fair each day, Thursday through Sunday for a cost of $18 regular admission or $15 for those 7 to 12 years and seniors ages 60 and older. Families and other groups may want to consider the Gold Discovery package. This $40 pre-sale package includes four one-day tickets (valid any day) and 20 coupons for carnival rides savings compared to the cost of purchasing ride coupons during the Fair!
How to Purchase
Pre-sale tickets, wristbands, and packages may be purchased in person at the Fair office, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm at 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville or online starting April 1, 2010 at www.eldoradocountyfair.org."
Mark your calendar for these Special Admission Days
Thursday, June 17
Kid's Day
12 and younger FREE until 6:30 p.m.
Senior Day
60 and older FREE until 4 p.m. + free carnival rides for seniors
Gates open Noon - 11 p.m.; Carnival open Noon - Midnight
Buildings and exhibits close at 10 p.m.
Friday, June 18
Teen Day
Ages 13-19 FREE until 4 p.m.
Gate Opens Noon - 11:00 pm; Carnival Opens Noon - Midnight
Buildings and exhibits close at 12 p.m.
Saturday, June 19
Gates Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm; Carnival Open Noon - Midnight
Buildings and Exhibits close at 12 p.m.
Livestock Auction
Free to buyers (between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. ONLY)
Free to buyers (between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. ONLY)
Destruction Derby
$15 adults and $9 children (includes Fair admission)
Sunday, June 20
Gates open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Carnival open Noon - 10 p.m.
Buildings and exhibits close at 10 p.m
Father's Day
$35 - two general admission tickets, one youth admission ticket, and one
unlimited ride wristband valid Noon-10 pm (pre-sale only, must be picked up
at fair office)
Blog post information and photo courtesy of The El Dorado County Fair.
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