THE BALLOON MAN

73rd Colusa County Fair opens Thursday

 

from: appeal-democrat.com
By Todd R. Hansen/Tri-County Newspapers
June 6,m 2012
Colusa County, CA--
The 73rd annual Colusa County Fair officially opens today.

Dozens of FFA and 4-H students have been bringing in their animals since the weekend, and the judging process is well under way.

The midway has been constructed, the buildings are being filled with exhibits, and the odd sounds of the sea can be heard as well.

The fair is about tradition, mixed with new ideas and new exhibits and new memories.
Activities kicked off with the Miss Mini Miss contest on Wednesday night. Fourteen more young women take the stage this evening with the dream of becoming the next Miss Colusa County.

"There are always unique things, but that is not the essence of the county fair, which is the spirit of the community," said fairgrounds Chief Executive Officer Susan Clark.

For the first time, for example, local artists will not only show their work and compete against other artists, but they will be allowed to sell their work, too.

The program is being run through the Colusa County Arts Council, and the only restriction is, a buyer cannot take the piece until after the fair is over.

Another first for the fair is the Mr. Cinderfella Pageant at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the grandstands.

It is being run by the Junior Fair Board, and at last count, six young men will compete for the title.

Fireworks will follow the event— also a first for the fair. That was part of the carnival package brought to the fair by Johnston Amusements of Elk Grove.
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