2011 Motherlode Circuit
El Dorado County Fair Ranch Horse Show Results
Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 9:00 am
Early Entries Close June 10, 2011 @ 4:00 pm. No exceptions will be made.
Entry Fees $ 18.00 (Jackpot $ 5.00 included); Cattle Classes + $ 35.00
• Halter
• Trail
• Reining
• Ranch Riding
• Pleasure
• Cutting
• Working Ranch
• High Point Buckle and Jackpot
CSHA Region III Approved – APHA PAC Approved - AMHA Approved
Horse Show Manager: Anne Frost
Ranch Horse High Point Buckle & Jackpot Classes (PDF)
Entry Form and Liability Waiver (PDF)
El Dorado County Fair Motherlode Horse Show
July 9 - 10, 2011 - Not held during the El Dorado County Fair
Early Entries Close July 1, 2011 @ 4:00 p.m.
No exceptions will be made.
CSHA Region III Approved – APHA PAC Approved - AMHA Approved
Horse Show Manager: Anne Frost
High Point Buckles (Youth & Open) will be awarded following Sunday’s show.
Entry Form and Liability Waiver (PDF)
3rd Annual Cattle Sorting and 2 on 1 Team Penning
Entry Form (PDF)
Sunday June 19
Registrations may be FAXED to 530-295-2566
or register June 18 beginning at the arena.
9 am start time
Pre-register by June 15 to get in to fair for FREE!
Day of Registrations must pay fair entrance fee of $9 per person to enter fairgrounds.
Ranch Sorting:
Team of 2 riders, sorting 10 cattle from one pen to another in order. Top 10 teams to second go. $40 per rider, 50% jackpot, buckles to 1st place team.
Arena Sorting:
Team of 3 riders sorting 10 cattle across foul line in order. Top 10 teams to second Go. $40 per rider, 50% jackpot, buckles to 1st place team.
2 on 1 Team Penning:
Team of 2 riders, pen one cow. Top 10 teams to second go. $40 per rider, 50% jackpot, buckles to 1st place team.
Entries close 30 minutes before each event. Pre-register by June 15 to get in to fair for FREE!
Day of Registrations must pay fair entrance fee of $9 per person to enter fairgrounds.
Horse Trailers will be allowed on grounds, all passengers must pay fair admission.
El Dorado County Fair Idol 2011
Thursday, June 16 beginning at 2:00 pm. Sponsored by Nicholson Music
All contestants shall perform at a preliminary competition. Finalists shall be chosen to perform at the final competition on June 19 on the Main Stage. This competition is
not affiliated with any other “Idol” or talent competition. Contestants must arrive by 1:15 pm with music. Finals are scheduled for Sunday at 8 pm.
Requirements:
• Contestants must reside within El Dorado County.
• Contestants must pre-register (by June 15)
by calling the Fair Office at (530) 621-5860.
• Only solo vocalists may enter. Duets, trios, bands are not eligible.
• Contestants may sing acappella or to professionally recorded tracks, which contestant will supply on a CD. Lead vocals on the track must be removed.
• Accompaniment by any form of live musical instrument is not allowed.
• Contestants must perform at the preliminary contest in order to be eligible for the final
competition.
• Minors under the age of 18 as of the day of the preliminary contest (June 16) must have a signed Consent and Name Release authorization form on file with Fair office
prior to contest.
Judging Criteria: • Vocal talent • Stage presence • Entertainment appeal
Battle of the Bands Competition sponsored by Nicholson Music
Friday, June 17 at noon - Finals at 8:45pm - Pre-registration is required.
Are you in a high school or younger band? Compete on the Main Stage at the El Dorado County Fair for fun and Benjamins on Friday, June 17, 2011. Finals will be scheduled on the Wells Fargo Stage.
•Bands must provide their own instruments
•Sound and technician is provided by fair
•Music must be family friendly
•Must have music to fill a twenty-minute time slot
1st Place - $250 • 2nd place - $150 • 3rd place - $ 75
Contact the fair to sign up at 530-621-5860, time slots filled on a first come, first served basis. Once scheduled, the times may not be changed, so please be prepared to perform at scheduled time.
All teens 13-19 get in free from noon till 4pm for Teen Day.
Teens also get $5 off all day carnival wristband with coupon from gate.
1st Annual “Don’t Be A Chicken” Cook-Off
Open to all amateur chefs, ages 18 and over who post or upload a video of themselves preparing their favorite, original chicken recipe onto the El Dorado Count Fair Facebook page.
See attached flyer for details of competition
Plein Air Painting
Friday, June 17 - Pre-registration by June 15.
What is Plein Air Painting you ask? Plein Air translates to “open air. This term is used to describe paintings that have been created outdoors, rather than in the studio. Photo references are not used. Come to the Fair and capture the fun and excitement of fair time on your canvas!
Check-in at the Fine Arts Department between Noon and 2pm
located in the Organ Room
Artwork to be completed and turned in to the Organ Room by 6 pm for judging.
Awards presentation 7:00 pm. Artwork will be on display until 8:00pm
Prizes: 1st Place - $100 • 2nd Place - $75 • 3rd Place – $25
Cash prizes will only be paid if there are 5 exhibitors or more.
$10 entry includes entrance to the Fair. For questions call (530) 621-5860.
More information and Registration Form - PDF
Classic Car Show
Sponsored by Kniesel's Collision Center
Entry Form here and liability form here
Show will be held daily on the Avenue in front of the Pavilion Tent. Fairgoers will vote for their favorite classic car.
e-Photo Contest
Friday, June 17
Entry Forms for e-Photo are not required prior to Friday, June 17th
Youth, Teen, Adult
Entry Fee $1
Cash Awards
• 1st $5 •
2nd $4 •
3rd $3
Capture the fun and excitement of the El Dorado County Fair with your digital camera or camera phone.
RULES
- Check in and pay at the Fine Arts/Photography Building anytime between Noon and 8 pm on Friday, June 17. At that time, you will be given the e-mail address to e-mail your best photo to us.
- Take a photograph at the Fair with your digital camera or camera phone between Noon and Midnight on Friday, June 17. Photos may be taken at any public location on the Fairgrounds. Examples: Livestock, carnival, entertainment, exhibits, etc.
- If taking a photo of a person and not a “crowd,” you must get their permission to use photo and supply name and phone number of person in order for the Fair to verify permission to use and post photo on website.
- E-mail your best photo to the e-mail address provided at check in. Photos MUST be e-mailed. Photos e-mailed to any other, not listed above address will be disqualified.
- Photos must be e-mailed to web site no later than 10:00 am on Saturday, June 19, 2010.
- Include your name and class number listed below when you e-mail photo. If using a photo of people or a person that is not in a “crowd,” provide the people/person’s name and phone number to verify use of said photo.
- Photos may NOT be altered with the exception of cropping or normal color or density balancing and spotting (i.e., red eye).
- Winners will be posted in the Fine Arts/Photography Building by 5:00 pm., Saturday, June 18, 2011.
- By entering in this competition, the exhibitor agrees that any photograph submitted may be used by the El Dorado County Fair on web sites, future publications and promotions without compensation to exhibitor.
- Cash awards will be available for pick up in the Fair
office, no earlier than Monday, June 20, 9 – 4 pm.
Checks not picked up will not be mailed and will be
forfeited after 60 days.
Mutton Bustin'
Sponsored by Doug Veerkamp
Friday, June 17
Location: Grandstands
Young cowboys and girls riding sheep for fame and glory!
A fun Rodeo event for the whole family.
Mutton Bustin' will begin at 6:30 pm
Winner receives a buckle!
Limited to 36 Busters.
18 slots will be reserved for El Dorado County residents.
$35 entry includes T-shirt and one adult admission into the Fair.
Must reserve spot prior to the fair. Contestants must arrive by 6pm.
For questions call (530) 621-5860.
Entry Form and Liability Waiver - PDF
Humpz & Hornz Bull Riding
Friday, June 17 at 8:00 pm
Location: Grandstands
Bulls, Cowboys, and Clowns - watch from the grandstands.
Hay Bucking Contest
Sponsored by Clifton and Warren
Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 pm
Hay Bucking Contests by age group in the Equestrian Arena.
Scored on speed-and quality of the load for the older groups.
Watch the little ones figure out a technique of their own to get the hay into the truck with the help of a partner the same size... or watch adults who sometimes beat another team by a fraction of a second.
Lots of fun to watch and or participate!
Free to enter with Fair admission
Two per team
Register at the Equestrian Arena.
Trophies to winning teams.
• Youth Teams • Women's Teams • Co-ed Teams • Men's Teams
Teichert's Father Child Look-A-Like Contests
Sunday, June 19 at 1:00 pm
Main Stage. Pre-entry not required.
Free to enter with Fair admission
John M. Studebaker
International Wheelbarrow Races
Rules & Entry Form | High School Challenge Entry Form
Sunday, June 19 at 5:00 pm
Championship Race
Open to Men & Women 18 years and older.
Entry fee - $50 if postmarked on or before 6/1/11, $75 after.
1st - $1000 and Name of Historic Trophy & Certificate • 2nd - $300 + Certificate
• 3rd - $ 200+ Certificate • 4th - $ 100+ Certificate
Contestants should have a sponsor.
A minimum of 50 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “C”.
Women’s Race
Open to Women 18 years and older.
Entry fee $35 if postmarked on or before 6/1/11, $50 after
1st - $500 + Certificate • 2nd - $200 + Certificate • 3rd - $ 100.00 + Certificate
Contestants should have a sponsor
A minimum of 30 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “B”.
911 Team Challenge
2 person Fire Station Team. Entry fee - $25 if postmarked on or before 6/1/11 $40 after.
The first team member starts the race and hands off the wheelbarrow,
gold pan and ore midway through the course. The partner then finishes the race.
1st - $250 + Certificate • 2nd - $100 + Certificate • 3rd - $ 50.00 + Certificate
A minimum of 50 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “C”.
Must use separate 911 Challenge application available at the Fairgrounds, Minuteman Press or by calling (530) 903-6361.
High School Team Challenge
2 person High School Teams (Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Snowboarding, Key Clubs)
Entry fee - None
Which team in the county has what it takes to be the best High School team around?
A minimum of 50lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “C”.
1st - $200 + Certificate • 2nd - $50 + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate
Must use separate “High School Challenge: application available at the Fairgrounds, or by calling (530) 903-6361. Application also available at Minuteman Press.
Teen Races
(Ages 13-17) Boys and Girls run separate races.
Entry fee - None
1st - Award + Certificate • 2nd - Award + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate.
Boys - A minimum of 20 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow
over course “B”.
Girls - A minimum of 15 lbs. of ore must be carried in the small wheelbarrow
over course “A”.
Youth Races
(Ages 10-12) Boys and Girls run separate races.
Entry fee - None
1st - Award + Certificate • 2nd - Award + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate.
A minimum of 10 lbs. of ore must be carried in the small wheelbarrow over course “A”.
Senior's Race
Open to Men & Women 55 and over.
Entry fee - $25. if postmarked before 6/1/11 $40. after.
1st - Award + Certificate • 2nd - Award + Certificate • 3rd - Award + Certificate.
A minimum of 40 lbs. of ore must be carried in the large wheelbarrow over course “B”.
El Dorado County 4-H Program | Ponderosa High School FFA
Thank you to our Partners
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In 1879, In order to encourage county residents to participate in the State Fair, the railroad offered to transport livestock entries from El Dorado to Sacramento for free, and people at half price.