2008 Plumas-Sierra County Fair
August 14 - 17, 2008
Country Ways & Fair Days

 

Plumas-Sierra County Fair Mission Statement

 

We celebrate Plumas and Sierra Counties by promoting family and community involvement through education, tradition and economic opportunities in a year-round clean, fun and friendly environment.

2008 Fair Application

2008 State Rules

Hours:
Fair and carnival are open from Noon to 11:00 P.M. Thursday thru Saturday and from Noon to 10:00 P.M. on Sunday.

 

Click here for a detailed map and driving directions to the Plumas County Fairgrounds.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

GATES & ADMISSION INFORMATION

The Plumas-Sierra County Fair officially opens at Noon, on Thursday, August 14, and officially closes at 10:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2008.

GATE ADMISSION:
Admission (6 and up) - $3.00
5 & Under Free w/Paying Adult
Season Pass Available in Fair Office - $6.00
Sunday (Veteran's Day) Free Admission For All

CARNIVAL TICKET INFORMATION

Carnival Tickets: $1.00 Each
Carnival Ticket Books: $10.00 for Book of 12
Advanced Carnival Ticket Books: $15.00 for Book of 25, Available until 12 Noon on Wednesday August 13, 2008 or until sold out.
Wristbands: $20 (Restrictions Apply)
Wristband Availability & Restrictions: Thursday valid all day.  Friday valid only 12 noon – 6 pm, & Sunday valid only 12 noon – 10 pm.

Carnival Hours
Noon to 11:00 PM - Thursday - KIDS Day
Noon to 11:00 PM - Friday
Noon to 11:00 - Saturday
Noon to 10:00 PM - Sunday

2008 COUNTY FAIR EVENTS

THURSDAY,  AUGUST 14th
 
6:30 PM – Xtremly Amped Freestyle Motocross Show - GRANDSTANDS
Admission: Adults - $8.00, Children (5-17) - $6.00, Children under 5 - Free with Paying Adult

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th
6:00 PM – Concert Featuring Roxzone - GRANDSTANDS
Admission is Free

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th
6:30 PM – 6th Annual Enduro Races - GRANDSTANDS

 Admission: Adults $7.00, Children (8-17) $5.00, Children under 8 - Free with Paying Adult 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th
2:00 PM - United States Air Force Band of Golden West Performs
7:00 PM – American Valley Speedway Stock Car Races - GRANDSTANDS

Admission: Adults $12.00, Children (8-17) $8.00, Children under 8 - Free with Paying Adult

Note: All Grandstand acts and attractions subject to change without notice. 

DAILY SHOWS
  • Karaoke, you get to be the star!

  • Kid's Town America, Fun, games, face painting, etc, in Shady Glenn from 12-8 p.m.

  • Live Music - Bourgeois Gypsies, Dave Russell Band, Jeff Pershing Band

  • Terrell & Takako, Strolling, juggling and comedy act

  • Hollywood Animals Tiger Show

  • Pumpkin Carving Creations

  • Hope Ranch Pony Rides & Performances

  • Western Express Railroad Trackless Train

  • Carol Jean Cox

  • Amazing Harmonatras

 
THURSDAY, August 14th Kids' Day
Kids' 12 & Under Free!
8:00 am

Driving Singles Horse Show, located at the Horse Arena

8:30 am

4-H/FFA Swine Market & Breeding Judging, Sierra Pacific Livestock Pavilion

9:00 am

4-H/FFA Rabbit/Cavy Showmanship & Show, Primary Show to Follow, AG Building; Open Horse Show, Horse Arena

12:00 Noon The 2008 Plumas-Sierra County Fair is officially open! Special luncheon lunch for Seniors and Handicapped persons in front of the Grandstand Entrance. Sponsored by: Safeway.
2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Showmanship, Market & Breeding
4:00 pm 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship, Market, Breeding and Jr. Buckaroo, Sierra Pacific Livestock Pavilion
4:30 pm High Pilots, Bud Light Stage
5:00 pm Driving Pairs Horse Show
6:30 pm

Xtremely Amped Freestyle Motocross Rock Show - Main Grandstands

8:00 pm

Dave Russell Band - Bud Light Stage

10:00 pm

All Exhibit Buildings and Commercial Buildings close

11:00 pm

Carnival Closes

FRIDAY, August 15th
   
10:00 am 4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship / Market / Breeding; Jr. Breeding to follow, Sierra Pacific Pavilion
12:00 Noon Main Gates Open
1:30 pm Open Beef Show, 1 Hour Lunch Break, Followed by Jr. Range Cattle Followed by Range Cattle & Jr. Buckaroo
3:00 pm Cattlemen's Barbecue,  Social & Auction, Range Pens
4:30 pm 4-H Dog Showmanship & Obedience
4:30 pm High Pilots, Bud Light Stage
6:00 pm Karaoke
6:00 pm

Dairy Showmanship & Breeding

6:00 pm

Roxzone Concert - Main Grandstands

8:00 pm

Dave Russell Band - Main Grandstands

9:00 pm

Jeff Pershing Band - Plumas Bank Stage

10:00 pm

All Exhibit Buildings close

11:00 pm

Carnival and Commercial Building Closes

SATURDAY, August 16th  Family Day
   
8:30 am

Gymkhana - Horse Arena

9:00 am

Large Animal Round Robin Judging, Sierra Pacific Pavilion

12:00 Noon Main Gates Open
2:00 pm Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship, Sierra Pacific Pavilion
3:00 pm Karaoke
5:00 pm

High Pilots - Plumas Bank Stage

6:30 pm

Enduro Races, Grandstand Arena

8:00 pm

Dave Russell Band - Bud Light Stage

9:00 pm

Bourgeois Gypsies - Plumas Bank Stage

10:00 pm

All Exhibit Buildings close

11:00 pm

Commercial Building Closes

12:00 pm

Carnival Closes

SUNDAY, August 17th Veteran's Day - Free Admission
   
7:30 am

Junior Livestock Auction Buyers' Continental Breakfast.  Buyers please use Gate 1 (Lee Road)

9:00 am

Junior Livestock Auction in the Sierra Pacific Pavilion

9:30-11:00 Community Church Service, by Old PTA Lawn/Grandstand Entrance
12:00 Noon Main Gates Open
2:00 pm U.S. Air Force Band - Bud Light Stage
5:00 pm

Dave Russell Band - Plumas Bank Stage

7:00 pm

High Pilots - Plumas Bank Stage

7:00 pm

Stock Car Races presented by American Valley Speedway - Gates open at 5:00 PM - Tickets available at the Gate only

10:00 pm

Fair Closes - See you next year in 2009!!

Note: All acts and attractions subject to change without notice.