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 & ParkingEntrance 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 PackagesIn 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 PurchasePre-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 DaysThursday, June 17Kid's Day12 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)
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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