Experience big-time summer fun at the 85th annual Placer County Fair in Roseville, Calif., which returns June 22-25 with a lineup of rides, exhibits, entertainment and more! This year offers exciting additions like the third annual Placer County Rib Cook-off, family-friendly carnival rides, music concerts, livestock exhibit, Family Fun Zone and even the Miss Placer County Scholarship pageant. Small business owners have the option to showcase their unique offerings, with corporate sponsors and volunteers needed to contribute to the success of this remarkable event. Adult competitors can enter dozens of still exhibit categories for just a $5 fee, including a free admission ticket, in order to a chance of winning $85 for the Best of Show prizes – more than triple from last year. Don’t miss out!
Exciting Additions to the 85th Annual Placer County Fair
The Placer County Fair in Roseville, Calif. is thrilled to announce the return of its 85th annual fair from June 22-25. This year’s fair is set to be bigger and better than ever with exciting additions, as well as the beloved carnival rides, concerts, live entertainment, livestock exhibit, Family Fun Zone, Rib Cook-off and Miss Placer County Scholarship Pageant. Everyone is invited to come out and take part in this summertime fun!
Join the Fun at the Placer County Fair!
The Placer County Fair is inviting residents to compete in dozens of still exhibit categories and local small-business owners to showcase their unique arts and crafts or delicious food offerings. The four-day event, which takes place June 22-25, is also looking for corporate sponsors and volunteers to contribute to its success. Applications can be found at placercountyfair.org and must be submitted by May 22 for commercial vendors, and by May 30 for still exhibitors. There is no fee for youth up to 18 to enter their still exhibits and only a $5 fee for adults, with all entrants receiving a free fair admission ticket. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity – join the fun!
85th Anniversary Celebrations
Subheading: Fun and Attractions for Everyone
The Placer County Fair is proud to celebrate its 85th anniversary by awarding $85 to all adult Best of Show still exhibit winners – more than triple the amount from last year – in addition to Blue Ribbons and bragging rights throughout the year. With a new slogan of “The Summer Fun Starts Here”, the Fair brings festivities for everyone – from tasty BBQ at the third annual Placer County Rib Cook-off to kid-friendly rides and concerts, there are plenty of attractions to have a good time. Small business owners can also take advantage of the abundant fairgoers who come to see the livestock exhibit, custom jewelry and Venezuelan food.
Exciting Opportunities for Businesses
Jessica Solis is thrilled to be a part of the unique business opportunities presented by the Sacramento-area Fair. With 20 food vendors and 150 commercial vendors in the new Roebbelen Center, fairgoers have plenty of options to choose from. Aimee Fankhauser, Event Manager and Vendor Coordinator for @the Grounds, has noted that they are “basically creating a trade show inside the fair” with the changes they have made, offering both heated and cooled areas for customers to explore. This creates an exciting opportunity for businesses like Jessica’s Ice Cold Candy Co. and This Chick Craft Company to showcase their products to a wide variety of potential customers.
Jessica Solis, owner of Ice Cold Candy Co. and This Chick Craft Company, is proud to be a part of the business opportunity the Sacramento-area Fair presents. With 20 food vendors spread throughout the fairgrounds and 150 commercial vendors in the newly opened Roebbelen Center, a 160,000-square-foot event center, there is ample space for customers to take advantage of. Aimee Fankhauser, Event Manager and Vendor Coordinator for @the Grounds, noted that they are “basically creating a trade show inside the fair” with the changes they have made. This allows fairgoers to enjoy the benefits of both the heat and the cooled areas, making it an exciting time for businesses like Jessica’s.
Carnival Areas for All Ages
Family Fun Zone and Livestock Exhibit and Auction
The All American Speedway will host a race on Saturday night, while the Fair provides a Stand-Up Photo Cutout Board Contest with the potential to win $500. To make the event enjoyable for all ages, two carnival areas have been created – one with adult and teen rides and another with kid-friendly games and rides. As well as this, there is a community stage, Family Fun Zone with family-friendly games, and a livestock exhibit and auction, which saw an impressive 52% increase in sales last year to $427,000.
Entertainment at the Miss Placer County Scholarship Pageant
The Miss Placer County Scholarship Pageant is a much-anticipated annual event, kicking off the Fair on Thursday evening and continuing into Friday. Spectators can look forward to exciting entertainment every day, including Circus Imagination, Sean Watson-Master of Illusion, and Wild About Monkeys featuring Mickey the Baboon—a renowned movie and TV star. The Attaway Pavilion, opened last summer in honor of late CEO David Attaway, hosts an array of live music and drinks from 8-10 p.m. Thursday with the Spazmatics, Wonder Bread 5 on Friday, and Outlaw Mariachi on Sunday.
Admission Fees and Discounts
Subheading: Parking Information
Placercountyfair.org/tickets provides all the information you need to enjoy the Fair, from admission fees to carnival tickets. Discounts are available for military personnel and seniors aged 65 or older – they save $2 per ticket before June 21! The never-ending goal of the Fair is to create a family-friendly event that becomes an annual tradition, with changes every year that keep people coming back. Parking is also available for just $10 per day.
Making Placer Valley an Even Greater Destination
Placer Valley Tourism is a proud Business Improvement District that serves the vibrant cities of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln in South Placer County. The 501(c)6 nonprofit works to generate additional room stays in hotels within its geographic footprint by hosting conferences and youth and amateur sports events. With its commitment to coordinating community and sports events with the best hospitality options in the region, PVT is helping to make Placer Valley an even greater destination for travelers. For more information, please visit www.placertourism.com.
Hosting Major Events at @the Grounds
@the Grounds is an impressive event facility located on 61 acres in Roseville, California. It boasts the Roebbelen Center, a 160,000-square-foot event center that can accommodate major amateur sports competitions, large meetings, trade shows, concerts and other events. For over 80 years, @the Grounds has proudly hosted the Placer County Fair, as well as countless other community, family and corporate gatherings. It is a business entity of Placer Valley Sports Complex, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To learn more about the amazing facilities available at @the Grounds, please visit www.atthegrounds.com.
Experience the Brighter Side at the Placer County Fair
The Placer County Fair is a much-loved local event that has been a shining part of the community for over 20 years. Roseville Today is proud to be locally owned and community supported, with no affiliation to print, politics or big media. Join us and experience the brighter side!
To conclude, the Placer County Fair is sure to be a memorable event this summer! With plenty of attractions for all ages, from exciting carnival rides and concerts to small business vendors, rib cook-offs and more, there’s something to entertain everyone at this historic and beloved event. Make sure not to miss out and join in on the four days of fun beginning June 22, and take full advantage of the additional prizes and offerings that come with celebrating the 85th year anniversary.
