Stay updated with the latest news about and from the Mid State Fair here... http://www.midstatefair.com http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1049 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1049 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1024 Discounts on Carnival Ride Wristbands, Season Passes and Daily Admissions Tickets to the 2010 California Mid-State Fair are coming to an end. The ability to take advantage of the discounted prices for all three ends next week, Tuesday, July 20th. Carnival Ride Wristbands Stop by any central coast Albertsons and purchase a Discounted Carnival Ride Wristband coupon for just $20. The coupon can be redeemed any day during the 2010 California Mid-State Fair and will allow one patron unlimited access to all carnival rides that day. Discounted Carnival Ride Wristbands are available for purchase through July 20, 2010 (Midnight). Season Passes Stop by Food-4-Less in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero or Paso Robles and pick up your 2010 Season Pass Discount Coupon. You'll receive $10 off an adult Season Pass or $3 off a child's Season Pass. Adult Season Passes will go from $45 (regular) to $35 (discounted) and child's Season Passes will go from $18 (regular) to $15 (discounted). Season Pass Discount Coupons are available through July 20, 2010 (5p). Deadline for redemption is 6p, July 20, 2010. Daily Admission Tickets Stop by any central coast Albertsons and purchase discounted Daily Admission tickets to the 2010 California Mid-State Fair. Discounted prices are as follows: Adult-$6 (regularly $8) Child-$4 (regularly $5) and Senior (62 and over)-$5 (regularly $6). Deadline for purchase is Midnight, July 20, 2010. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1024 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1025 The California Mid-State Fair wants to remind people that there is a new date and time for the 2010 Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant. This year’s pageant will take place on Tuesday, July 20th @ 7:30p on the Budweiser/Culligan Fort Frontier Stage.  For more information, click here. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1025 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1013 Paso Robles, California June 17-18, 2010 the Central Coast Wine Competition was held at the Paso Robles Event Center. A total of 527 wines from the Central Coast American Viticulture Area (AVA) as well as Ventura County were entered. The Central Coast AVA encompasses Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. The gold medal wines from the Central Coast Wine Competition will be displayed at the Santa Barbara County Fair (July 14-18, 2010), the California Mid-State Fair (July 21- August 10, 2010), the Ventura County Fair (August 4-15, 2010) and the Monterey County Fair (September 1-6, 2010). Thank you to all who participated and the Central Coast Wine Competition would like to congratulate the following winners: Best of Show, Best of White Wine, Best of San Luis Obispo County, and Best of Other White Dry Vina Robles, Paso Robles 2009 White4 Huerhuero Best of Red Wine and Best of Italian Red Varieties Alapay Cellars, Santa Maria 2008 Lagrein, Paso Robles Best of Dessert Wine and Best Dessert White Pear Valley, Paso Robles 2009 Orange Muscat Best of Cabernet Sauvignon Aron Hill Vineyard, Templeton 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Best of Chardonnay Harmony Cellars, Harmony 2008 Chardonnay, Paso Robles Best of Fortified Red, Port Style Paso Port, Templeton 2007 Ruby Best of Meritage Rhone Blend Rideau Vineyard, Solvang 2007 Chateau Duplantier, Santa Ynez Valley Best of Meritage Style Bordeaux Justin, Paso Robles 2007 Isosceles Best of Merlot Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Maria 2007 Merlot, Flood Family Vineyards Best of Other Red Varietal and Best of Santa Barbara County William James Cellars, Santa Maria 2007 Grenache, Santa Maria Valley Best of Petite Sirah Leprino Vineyards, Paso RObles 2007 Petite Sirah Best of Pink San Marcos Creek, Paso Robles 2009 White Estate Merlot Best of Pinot Grigio Quail Crossing, Santa Ynez 2008 Pinot Grigio, Santa Ynez Valley Best of Pinot Noir Claiborne & Churchill, San Luis Obispo 2008 Pinot Noir Best of Rhone Style Venteux Vineyards, Templeton 2007 PMS Best of Sauvignon Blanc Ancient Peaks, Santa Margarita 2009 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles Best of Spanish Red Alapay Cellars, Santa Maria 2008 Tempranillo, Paso Robles Best of Super Tuscan Red Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Maria 2007Tre-Vini, Flood Family Vineyards Best of Syrah Venteux Vineyards, Templeton 2007 Syrah Best of Viognier Eberle, Paso Robles 2009 Mill Road Vineyard Viognier Best of White Rhone Per Cazo Cellars, Paso Robles 2009 Tres Blanc Best of Zinfandel and Best of Monterey County Kenneth Volk, Santa Maria 2007 Zinfandel, Monterey Gold Medal Winners: 1. Oso Libre, Templeton 2005 Por Vida, Paso Robles 2. Stone Pine Estate, Maricopa 2007 Sagebrush Annie’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Barbara County 3. Midnight Cellars, Paso Robles 2006 Solstice Malbec 4. Paso Port, Paso Robles Tawny 5. Mosby Winery, Buellton 2007 Dolcetto, Santa Ynez Valley 6. Mosby Winery, Buellton 2005 La Seduzione Lagrein, Santa Ynez Valley 7. Laraneta, Templeton 2005 No. 5 8. Clos La Chance, San Martin 2007 Buff Bellied 9. Harmony Cellars, Harmony 2008 Refosco, Paso Robles 10. Kenneth Volk, Santa Maria 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Maria Valley 11. Kenneth Volk, Santa Maria 2007 Mouvedre, Lime Kiln Valley 12. Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, San Luis Obispo 2008 Pinot Noir 13. Rocky Creek Cellars, Templeton 2001 Handcrafted Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 14. Robert Hall, Paso Robles 2009 Sauvignon Blanc 15. Scott Cellars, Los Olivos 2008 Sand Dune Sangiovese, Santa Ynez Valley 16. SVP Winery, Shandon 2007 Tarrica Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 17. Costa De Oro, Santa Maria 2008 Estate Gold Coast Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 18. Costa De Oro, Santa Maria 2008 Reserva Dorada Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 19. Saucelito Canyon Vineyard, San Luis Obispo 2009 Sauvignon Blanc 20. Saucelito Canyon Vineyard , San Luis Obispo 2009 Cote de Blanc 21. Croad Vineyards, Paso Robles 2007 Ariki GSM 22. R.N. Estate, Paso Robles 2008 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 23. Lockwood Vineyard, Monterey 2008 Estate Chardonnay 24. Baileyana, San Luis Obispo 2007 Grand Firepeak Chardonnay 25. Penman Springs, Paso Robles 2007 Merlot 26. Still Waters Vineyard, Paso Robles 2006 Estate Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon 27. Changala, Paso Robles 2006 Petite Verdot 28. Domaine Degher, Paso Robles 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 29. J. Lohr, Paso Robles 2008 Chardonnay 30. San Marcos Creek, Paso Robles 2006 Sapphire Estate Cuvee 31. Venteux Vineyards, Templeton 2007 Tache La Verre 32. Toretti’s Family Vineyard, Santa Maria 2007 Inocencio Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County 33. Clayhouse, Paso Robles 2008 Malbec 34. Villa San Juliette, San Miguel 2008 Sauvignon Blanc 35. William James Cellars, Santa Maria 2007 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley For a complete list of all medalists from the 2010 Central Coast Wine Competition, please refer to our Facebook page or the competition’s blog at http://centralcoastwinecompetition.wordpress.com/ . http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=1013 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=987 Paso Robles, California May 6th, 2010 the California Mid-State Fair held the Home Wine Competition. Much appreciation goes out to the event sponsor 15 Degrees Celsius for their help and support. There was a great turn out with an overall count of 128 entries in the competition. The fair would like to thank everyone who participated and congratulate the following winners: Best of Show and Best of Class Dessert Wine: Brad Erickson (Paso Robles) Best of Class Red Wine: Marlowe Evenson (Paso Robles) Best of Class White Wine: Mike and Carolyn Jones (San Luis Obispo) Gold Medal Winners: 1. Phil Lowe (San Luis Obispo) 2. Dave Scheel (Atascadero) 3. SP Simms (Carmel Valley) 4. Greg and Jean Wilt (Atascadero) 5. Marlowe Evenson (Paso Robles) 6. Brad Bunkelman (Santa Maria) 7. Michael T. Jones (San Miguel) 8. Brad Erickson (Paso Robles) Silver Medal Winners: 1. Mike and Carolyn Jones (San Luis Obispo) 2. Brad Bunkelman (Santa Maria) 3. Chuck Strickland (Templeton) 4. Greg and Jean Wilt (Atascadero) 5. Bruce Collier (San Luis Obispo) 6. Kevin and Maria Peck (Paso Robles) 7. Steve Brown (Paso Robles) 8. Floyd Moffat (Arroyo Grande) 9. Mark and Nancy Epstein (Cambria) 10. Steve Brown (Paso Robles) 11. Bonny Hogue (Paso Robles) 12. Karl and Sue Luft (Templeton) 13. Richard Dusi (Templeton) 14. Stan Sherwin (Atascadero) 15. Steve Spencer (Paso Robles) 16. David and Gail Laird (San Diego) 17. Don Arndt (Paso Robles) 18. Frank Disanti (Paso Robles) 19. Gaetano Callari (Paso Robles) 20. Marlowe Evenson (Paso Robles) 21. Phil Lowe (San Luis Obispo) 22. Art Everett (Templeton) 23. Dick Pottratz (San Luis Obispo) 24. Toby Meeder (Paso Robles) 25. Rick Prokop (Paso Robles) 26. Charlotte and Jack Preston (Templeton) 27. Leo Kennedy (Paso Robles) Bronze Medal Winners: 1. Chuck Strickland (Templeton) 2. Leo Kennedy (Paso Robles) 3. Gaetano Callari (Paso Robles) 4. Brad Bunkelman (Santa Maria) 5. Buck and Lucy Berry (Paso Robles) 6. Greg and Jean Wilt (Atascadero) 7. James McCann (Arroyo Grande) 8. Jim and Mabel Bond (Paso Robles) 9. Bill and Norma Shelton (Atascadero) 10. Daphne Martin (Paso Robles) 11. Michael T. Jones (San Miguel) 12. Bill Sisler (Paso Robles) 13. Bruce Van Dyke (Paso Robles) 14. Charlotte and Jack Preston (Templeton) 15. George and Linda Kolach (San Miguel) 16. Joel Diringer (San Luis Obispo) 17. Lance Erickson (Templeton) 18. Marlowe Evenson (Paso Robles) 19. Art Everett (Templeton) 20. David and Gail Laird (San Diego) 21. Jere Anderson (Templeton) 22. Casey McGraw (Paso Robles) 23. Dewey Weatherby (Arroyo Grande) 24. Jim and Alex Gerardo (Atascadero) 25. Robert Washington (Arroyo Grande) 26. Stephen McConnell (San Luis Obispo) 27. Steve Spencer (Paso Robles) 28. Bill Sisler (Paso Robles) 29. Dave Brucker (Paso Robles) 30. Floyd Moffatt (Arroyo Grande) 31. Rick Prokop (Paso Robles) 32. Toby Meeder (Paso Robles) 33. Brad Erickson (Paso Robles) 34. Richard Johnson (Paso Robles) http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=987 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=995 The California Mid-State Fair has announced that it will be offering twelve (12) project scholarships for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors who will be participating in the 2010 Fair. There will be six (6) $250.00 scholarships awarded in the 4-H division and six (6) $250.00 scholarships awarded in the FFA division. The scholarships are open to active members, in good standing, of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in San Luis Obispo County. In addition to submitting a completed application form, 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors interested in applying for a scholarship must have been a livestock exhibitor at the 2009 California Mid-State Fair, write a one (1) page essay on “What experiences I have gained from exhibiting livestock at the California Mid-State Fair that will help me in the future?” and provide two (2) letters of reference. Applicants will be evaluated based on enthusiasm for and commitment to their livestock project, community involvement, participation in livestock and agricultural-related activities, and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the California Mid-State Fair Office no later than Thursday, July 8th. Application forms are available at the Paso Robles Event Center Administration Office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles and on-line at www.midstatefair.com. The Scholarship Fund has been established through the net proceeds of the Annual 4-H and FFA Golf Classic, now in its 13th year. This year’s tournament, presented by Weyrick Lumber will be held Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Hunter Ranch Golf Course. For more information please contact the Paso Robles Event Center Administration Office at (805) 239-0655. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=995 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=986 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Cross Canadian Ragweed has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Sunday, August 1st at 6:30p & 8:30p. Ragweed’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Let’s get this straight right off the bat, though it should be obvious to any and all who have been listening over the last decade or so: Cross Canadian Ragweed are a rock ’n roll band. “They may be the last great Southern rock band still stomping the boards,” says All Music Guide, while USA Today proclaims that “this ferociously rocking band is one of the better-kept secrets around.” But not a secret for much longer, as their seventh studio album, Happiness and All The Other Things, amply proves. And, yes, being from a small town in Oklahoma and two of them now residing in the Lone Star State (where they are kings of the thriving Red Dirt/Texas music scene), Cross Canadian Ragweed also qualify as country, and have even played The Grand Ole Opry. The band is comprised of singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Cody Canada, bassist Jeremy Plato, guitarist Grady Cross and drummer Randy Ragsdale. At the heart of Cross Canadian Ragweed is a spirit and sound that the Arizona Daily Star hails as “simple, driving rock — common-man’s poetry set to music.” And it works marvelously for the group. Cross explains, “We’ve been through the van days; we were in a van with a trailer for seven years, so you learn everyone’s buttons real quick. So once you get past all that, I think you’ve got it made. We’ve always been pretty tight. I think the music really keeps us together.” And as is evident from the musical unity and passion that brims throughout Happiness and All The Other Things, “We love doing what we do,” concludes Canada. "If you love doing what you do and you can feed your family, keep doing it” The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=986 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=985 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Sheena Easton has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Saturday, July 31st at 6:30p & 8:30p. Easton’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Sheena Easton’s career has spanned the last 30 years, with early musical influences including Motown, Barbra Streisand, rock and 70’s soul. Her recording career has included Gold and Platinum albums in the United States, Europe and Asia. She has received two Grammys, and was the first artist to have top five records on five different Billboard charts. Easton rose to fame in the early 1980’s with pop hits “9 to 5” – known as “Morning Train” – “Sugar Walls” and “For Your Eyes Only”. Easton has also made frequent appearances in Las Vegas where she has been a major attraction for the last decade, and as a testament to her success, she was recently inducted into the Las Vegas Hall Of Fame. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=985 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=984 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Sunny Sweeney has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Thursday, July 29th at 6:30p & 8:30p. Sweeney’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Sunny Sweeney plays country music, plain and simple. Her debut album, Heartbreaker’s Hall of Fame, features the songs “If I Could”, “Ten Years Pass” and “East Texas Pines”. The album isn’t one of those quiet, timid, little baby-steps records that slowly grows on you with hints of future potential. Rather, it explodes into the room with an ultra-confident, Texas- sized “HOWDY!” and demands your full attention – now. The first thing that grabs you is her voice – a big, bold and brassy instrument that brings to mind classic female country singers of the 60’s and 70’s. It’s a voice that all but screams Sunny’s adopted slogan: “Get your honky-tonk on! The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=984 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=983 The California Mid-State Fair is thrilled to announce that Christian music’s newest leading lady Francesca Battistelli is confirmed to perform two sets on the Frontier Stage. Scheduled for Sunday, July 25th at 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM, these performances will be free of charge with paid admission to the fair, presented in part by K-LIFE 89.3 FM. Grammy-nominated Battistelli was recently named “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. Her current single “Beautiful, Beautiful” continues to climb the charts following the success of its predecessors “Free To Be Me” and “It’s Your Life.” Battistelli’s songs have reached beyond radio with placements on Jon & Kate Plus 8, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, NBC’s The Biggest Loser, Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance, and several other television and movie outlets. A songwriter since the ripe old age of 15, Francesca put pen to paper and crafted heartfelt, personal reflections on life and faith for what’s now her major-label debut, My Paper Heart. Battistelli’s soulful pop-oriented music was inspired by everyone from the jazz greats to contemporaries like John Mayer, Sara Bareilles and Nichole Nordeman. Francesca’s enthusiasm for life and passion to bring hope to a hurting world fueled each track from My Paper Heart. Whether she’s talking about the funk-laden title track or the buoyant, accept-yourself-as-you-are-anthem “Free to Be Me,” Francesca bookends her commentary with “I really love this song. It’s so much fun to sing.” Francesca’s pervasive joy paired with her adventurous musicianship and relatable songwriting make My Paper Heart an impressive debut. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=983 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=982 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Morris Day & The Time has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Saturday, July 24th at 6:30p & 8:30p. Morris Day & The Time’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Morris Day burst onto the public scene with the group's self-titled album, The Time, which included "Get It Up," "Cool," and "Girl." The group went on to record three more albums, including What Time Is It?, featuring the hits "777-9311," "Wild and Loose," "Walk," and "Gigolos Get Lonely Too"… and Ice Cream Castle, which included the monster hit "Jungle Love". After three albums Morris Day launched his solo career, releasing three albums: The Color of Success, Daydreaming, and Guaranteed. Most recently, Morris contributed a cover of Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me" for the Haunted Mansion soundtrack and gave an unforgettable performance in Kevin Smith's hit 2001 film, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, in which Day and the band served as a running plot device and performed a soaring "Jungle Love" finale. In his new album, Day combines classic old school sounds with new music featuring hot new artists. He delivers energetic vocals and witty lyrics, complimented by his trademark smooth as-silk dance moves, all wrapped up in flashy, dapper fashions! The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=982 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=981 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that The Family Stone has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Friday, July 23rd at 6:30p & 8:30p. The Family Stone’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. The Family Stone original Founding members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson are Rock & Roll Hall of fame inductees, and R&B Pioneer Award Winners. Jerry Martini is the original founder of Sly & The Family Stone; calling upon Sly Stone to become the leader of the first inter-racial, multi-gender major American Band. He has performed with countless luminaries including Carlos Santana, Bill Wymann, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince and Van Morrison. Recently he has been seen on the 2006 Grammy Awards with a cast of all stars in their tribute to Sly & The Family Stone. The Family Stone will present a set of their classic hits like "I Want to Take You Higher", Everyday People", "Dance To The Music", "Hot Fun In The Summertime", "Family Affair", "Sing a Simple Song" and many more. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=981 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=980 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Coco Montoya has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Thursday, July 22nd at 6:30p & 8:30p. Montoya’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Montoya’s career began in the mid 1970’s when Albert Collins asked him to join his band as drummer. Collins took Montoya under his wing and taught him his “icy hot” guitar style. The two remained friends even after Montoya left Collins’ band. Mentored by legendary bluesman Albert Collins, Coco went on to become the guitarist for John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers for ten years before leading his own band. A self taught guitar slinger who plays with an emotional intensity few string benders possess, he plays left-handed and up side down in the style of Albert King and Jimi Hendrix. I Want It All Back, Coco's 7th solo album, was released earlier this year. The disc was produced by Keb' Mo' and Jeff Paris, who also play on the entire album: Keb' on rhythm guitar and Jeff on keyboards. For more information, please go to www.cocomontoya.com. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=980 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=971 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce alternative rock band Weezer has been booked for Thursday, July 29, 2010. Tickets for the show will be $30, $35, $45 and $60 and will go on sale Friday, June 18th at 10:00a. Since 1992 the multi-talented group has been entertaining fans across the world, selling more than 8 million albums and performing for countless thousands. Their latest album, Raditude, was released in the fall of last year and has produced the smash “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To”. Raditude caps off a remarkable decade that saw Weezer reassert its position as one of the biggest, best rock bands in the world while also seeing their influence echo through a generation who absorbed the sound and feel of the group’s two classic ‘90s albums: their self-titled 1994 debut, dubbed The Blue Album featuring such era-defining hits as “Undone—The Sweater Song” and “Buddy Holly” and their cult classic 1996 sophomore set Pinkerton. Weezer refused to ride on those past glories when they returned in 2001 with The Green Album, sounding vigorous on the hits “Hash Pipe” and “Island in the Sun.” The hard, heavy Maladroit, featuring “Dope Nose” and “Keep Fishin’,” followed in 2002. Three years later, Weezer released Make Believe in 2005, an album highlighted by “Beverly Hills,” their first single to climb into the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100. The Red Album arrived in 2008 along with the single “Pork and Beans” whose YouTube-satirizing video won Weezer their first Grammy. Tickets can be purchased at the CMSF box office, www.midstatefair.com, 1-800-909-FAIR or any ValliTix outlet. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=971 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=972 The monster truck event will be featuring some of the biggest monster trucks from all over the country, featuring tailgate-ripping wheelie contests, full-throttle side-by-side racing competitions, and the fan favorite: let-it-all-hang-out freestyle contest. Monster trucks will be coming from near and far to compete in high-flying, car-crushing action, as "young gun" Steve Hill brings his creation, "Monkey'n Around" all the way from Dunnellon, Florida. Hill, at the ripe old age of 21, is already a 5-year veteran of the sport! Also competing out of Hill's stable, "Triple Threat Racing", will be "Outtacontrol", a truly wicked-looking Dodge. Joining them will be two monster trucks known all over the world, the former World Finals Champion "Bounty Hunter", and it’s teammate, the powerful and dominating “Iron Outlaw”, both from the 2Xtreme Racing Team based in Tonganoxie, Kansas. Rounding out the lineup will be 2 defending home-turf trucks, "The Patriot" and "Tropical Thunder", owned by Dan Rodoni and based out of Santa Cruz, California. This means fans will be treated to a show that's truly East Coast vs. West Coast and some in-between! Boasting upwards of 1500 horsepower each, that's over 7500 horses in one show! Included in your ticket is admission to the "Pre-show party", your chance to meet the monster truck drivers, get their autographs, check out their massive rides up close and take all the pictures you like. The "Pre-show party" will be held from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and will also offer rides on the "Alien Attack" monster truck, a truly out-of-this-world experience for kids of all ages. Rides are only $5 and one of the thrilling experiences at this year's Fair that should be on your "to-do" list! The show will be followed with an autograph session as well so you can give your feedback to the drivers and let them know how much you enjoyed the show! To keep updated with the latest information on this show and to see what other entertainment is planned, make www.southernmonstertruckshowdown.com one of your favorites and keep an eye out over the summer for details. The action at the Fair is big this year… over 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide! The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=972 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=959 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Aerosmith has been confirmed for Monday, July 26, 2010, in the Main Grandstand Arena. One of the biggest, most enduring and thrilling bands in rock history, Aerosmith will make a spectacular return to Paso Robles this summer with the COCKED, LOCKED, READY TO ROCK TOUR! In 2007, the group first played the California Mid-State Fair in a show sold out in less then two hours. Aerosmith is the bestselling American rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, including 66.5 million albums in the United States alone. Band members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer promise to deliver a fistful of knockout, heart-pounding songs, including “Sweet Emotion”, “Dream On” and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.” For almost four decades, the band has performed electrifying sold out concerts around the world. They have won four Grammy Awards, as well as numerous other awards but Aerosmith remains most well known for their spectacular live shows. Guitarist Brad Whitford said, "I'm not sure who is happier, the band or the fans. Can't wait to get started. We'll see you this summer." Tickets for the show will be $55, $70, $90 and $115 and will go on sale Friday, June 11th at 10:00a. They can be purchased at the CMSF box office, www.midstatefair.com, 1-800-909-FAIR or any ValliTix outlet. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=959 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=960 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Sammy Hagar has been booked for Saturday, July 24, 2010. Tickets for the show will be $30, $40, $50 and $75 and will go on sale Friday, June 18th at 10:00a. Sammy Hagar is known as "The Red Rocker.” He was the second of three singers for Van Halen, as well as the original singer of the early 1970s rock band Montrose. And in 2007, Hagar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen. He has had the opportunity to work with some of hard rock's most famous guitarists including Eddie Van Halen, Ronnie Montrose, Neal Schon of Journey, and more recently, Joe Satriani. From the Montrose albums that are an essential cornerstone of what became heavy metal, through a solo career that produced “I Can't Drive 55”, an icon of car culture in American music, Sammy Hagar is a vital force. Undeniably his Van Halen years are the summit of hard rock's transition into the mainstream. Now with a new group, Chickenfoot, Sammy has reestablished his roots in a blues based rock band. Tickets can be purchased at the CMSF box office, www.midstatefair.com, 1-800-909-FAIR or any ValliTix outlet. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=960 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=961 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce super Regional Mexican group Intocable has been booked for Sunday, July 25, 2010. Tickets for the show will be $30, $40 and $50 and will go on sale Friday, June 18th at 10:00a. The fishing hamlet of Zapata, Texas has 5,413 residents and is on the Mexican border 45 miles down the road from Laredo. It’s a world unto itself, where snippets of culture, style and language generate in a faraway metropolis and is recombined with the local traditions. It’s a place where you can create a sound unique only to this haven resonance. A place you can create something untouchable… It was here where Ricky Muñoz and René Martínez grew up, absorbing the sounds of Texas, the Río Grande Valley, and Monterrey. Country, Tejano and Norteño exists as part of one musical mosaic. In 1994, they founded a group unlike any other… INTOCABLE. Since then, Intocable has become the most successful Regional Mexican group in the world. The band consists of Ricardo Muñoz, René Martínez, Sergio Serna, Félix Salinas, Johnny Rosas, Juan Hernández and Danny Sánchez. They have produced ten #1 albums, fourteen #1 singles, thirty-six Top 10 singles and have sold over 14 millions albums worldwide. Tickets can be purchased at the CMSF box office, www.midstatefair.com, 1-800-909-FAIR or any ValliTix outlet. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=961 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=901 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Justin Bieber has been booked to perform on opening night of the 2010 California Mid-State Fair. Bieber will be performing on the Main Grandstand stage on Wednesday, July 21st at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $30, $40, $50 and $75 and will go on sale Saturday, March 27th at 10a. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.midstatefair.com, by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR, any ValliTix outlet or at the California Mid-State Fair box office, at 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles. Bieber Fever rules: As millions of fans count down the days until the March 23rd release of his second album, MY WORLD 2.0, platinum- selling pop singing sensation Justin Bieber announces his first headlining tour of North America. The “My World” Tour, presented by AEG Live and featuring Sean Kingston as special guest, will open June 23rd at the XL Center in Hartford, CT, and blaze a trail through more than 40 cities before wrapping up in Allentown, PA on September 4. (Please see complete tour itinerary below.) In conjunction with the “My World” Tour and the release of MY WORLD 2.0 - the brand new official Bieber Fever Fanclub website will officially launch. Fans will finally have one destination for all things Justin - a special community with unique access to news, updates, special online tour diaries, limited edition merchandise and more from Justin’s world. Members will also receive an exclusive welcome package including a Bieber Fever wall poster, sticker pack, bracelet and membership card. For now, the only way to become a member is through a special ticket presale starting March 18. For more information about the fan club and for complete tour and ticket on sale information, go to www.bieberfever.com VIP packages for the two and a half month “My World” Tour will be available while supplies last through a special fan club presale starting March 18th at 10:00 a.m.; public on-sale will begin on March 27th at 10:00 a.m. Two VIP ticketing packages will be available for fans. Package One, the “MY WORLD – THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE” will offer fans a top priced reserved ticket in the front floor section, entry to the Justin Bieber preshow VIP sound check, entry into the official Justin Bieber VIP preshow party (including food & beverage), an exclusive Justin Bieber VIP gift bag, autographed photo book or program, commemorative souvenir concert ticket, VIP entrance and more. Package Two, the “LOVE ME – THE VIP PACKAGE” includes one second price reserved concert ticket, an exclusive Justin Bieber VIP gift bag, one limited edition VIP laminate & matching lanyard and one commemorative souvenir concert ticket. For more information and details please visit www.bieberfever.com MY WORLD 2.0, a new album of 10 all-new songs, is the follow-up to Justin’s debut album, My World, released in November. My World, which earned RIAA platinum in just a few short weeks, contained Justin’s first four Top 40 hits on the Hot 100, “One Time” (certified RIAA platinum), “One Less Lonely Girl,” “Love Me,” and “Favorite Girl.” Justin is the first solo artist in history to send four songs from a debut album into the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 prior to the album’s release. Included in the campaign for the new album launch is the chance to win a Golden Ticket. The lucky winner will receive an all-expense paid weekend trip to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. The winner and his/her family will also attend Justin's concert on June 12th, put on by the Atlantis Hotel. The show is a sneak peek into Justin’s tour. Born in Stratford, Ontario, Justin Bieber is a multi-talented singer, and a self-taught musician on drums, guitar, piano, and trumpet. To date, he has surpassed 150 million YouTube.com views (the first 50 million of them as an amateur starting in 2007, posting renditions of his favorite hip-hop and R&B songs). Also in 2007, his manager Scooter Braun introduced Justin to the music industry in Atlanta. There he met multi-platinum superstar Usher, who signed the 13 year-old to his first professional deal and formed the RBMG joint-venture label with Braun and Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. JUSTIN BIEBER “MY WORLD” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR With Sean Kingston Additional dates in Canada and the U.S. will be announced shortly. Date City, Venue June 23 Hartford, CT XL Center 24 Trenton, NJ Sun National Bank Center 26 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena 27 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Summerfest 29 Minneapolis, MN Target Center 30 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena July 2 Moline, IL i wireless Center 3 Omaha, NE Qwest Center 5 Grand Prairie, TX NOKIA Theater at Grand Prairie 6 Tulsa, OK BOK Center 8 Broomfield, CO 1STBANK Center 10 W. Valley City, UT The E Center 13 Everett, WA Comcast Arena at Everett 14 Portland, OR Rose Garden 17 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena 18 Reno, NV Reno Events Center 20 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live 21 Paso Robles, CA California Mid-State Fair* 24 Las Vegas, NV The Theatre for Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino 25 Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena 28 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center 29 N. Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena 31 Memphis, TN FedExForum August 1 Lafayette, LA Cajundome 4 Orlando, FL Amway Arena 5 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center 8 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena 9 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center 11 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena 12 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse 14 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center 15 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills 21 Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre** 22 London, Ont. John Labatt Centre 24 Ottawa, Ont. Scotiabank Place 25 Albany, NY Times Union Center 27 Providence, RI Dunkin’ Donuts Center 28 Newark, NJ Prudential Center 29 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair*** 31 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Sept. 1 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena 3 Essex Junction, VT Coca-Cola Grandstand at Champlaign Valley Exposition**** 4 Allentown, PA The Great Allentown Fair Note: VIP packages might not be available in all markets *California Mid-State Fair will not be selling presale or VIP packages. **Toronto pre-sale will begin Friday, March 19th at 10am. ***New York State Fair will not be selling presale or VIP packages. **** Vermont Fair goes on sale to the general public Friday, March 26 at 10am http://www.justinbiebermusic.com www.bieberfever.com www.youtube.com/justinbieber CONTACTS: For Justin Bieber: Laura Swanson EVP Media & Artist Relations Island Def Jam 212-333-8533 Laura.Swanson@umusic.com The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=901 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=914 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Toby Keith’s American Ride Tour has been booked for Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Special guest will be Trace Adkins. Tickets for the show will be $50, $65, $75 and $100 and will go on sale Friday, April 23rd at 10:00a. How successful was Toby Keith's 2009 America's Toughest Tour? Standing-room-only venues, a frantic reception in Europe and acclaim from all corners aside, and the trek's special guest Trace Adkins was so impressed he has signed on for the next tour, too. Toby Keith, with Adkins, kick-off the American Ride Tour June 19 in Holmdel. Thirty-nine dates are already on the books through late September. Longtime Keith tour sponsor Ford F-Series is back again, too. And who wouldn't want to ride along with Toby? "Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song)," the second single from Keith's American Ride album, just hit No. 1 on the Music Row chart. It joins the album title track in Toby's vast catalog of chart toppers and is his 28th career No. 1. Universal Records South recently merged with Keith's record label Show Dog to create Show Dog-Universal Music. The label's first new signing was Adkins, who cited his experience on the America's Toughest Tour with Toby as well as the common fan base and vision they share as artists as the inspiration behind his decision to join the label. A new single and album is being planned and will be announced soon. Ranked among the top selling artists in all genres at No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 Artists of the Decade and one of the top touring artists of the last decade, Toby Keith sold nearly 30 million albums, scored more No. 1 singles than any other country artist and led a steady succession of blockbuster headlining tours. He was named Billboard's No. 1 Country Artist of the Decade and No. 1 Country Songwriter of the Decade. He has also emerged as a multi-faceted entertainment powerhouse with movies, a clothing line and his growing number of I Love This Bar And Grill restaurant-venues. Trace Adkins has achieved unprecedented success as a performer, author and actor. He has enjoyed a remarkable twelve-year career full of chart-topping hits, countless national TV appearances and highly successful tours. In 2008, he was introduced to millions of Americans when he became a finalist on NBC’s debut season of "The Celebrity Apprentice." He starred in some of the show’s best moments and raised more than $500,000 for his charity. With his unmistakable baritone voice, Adkins has sold ten million albums, with more than 27 hits, including chart-toppers, "This Ain't No Thinkin' Thing," "Ladies Love Country Boys," and "You're Gonna Miss This." Tickets can be purchased at the CMSF box office, www.midstatefair.com, 1-800-909-FAIR or any ValliTix outlet. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=914 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=876 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham has been booked to perform at the 2010 Fair on Thursday, July 22nd. The night of comedy will take place in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $30, $37, $47 and $73 and go on sale Friday, March 12th at 10:00a. Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. With humor that transcends any and all demographic boundaries, Jeff Dunham is consistently setting and breaking records and conquering every realm he enters. Over the last decade, he and his hilarious troupe of comedic sidekicks have risen from the standup comedy clubs to charm the world and become an unprecedented entertainment phenomenon with an astounding international 360-degree reach. The secret to Dunham's comedic genius and unprecedented success is found in the believably real personalities he has created that are his partners in hilarity: Walter the grumpy retiree; the beer-swilling, NASCAR loving and resolutely redneck Bubba J; the furry and manic Peanut; Jose Jalapeno, the spicy pepper from south of the border; and the bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Although Dunham can rightfully be declared one of the funniest humans on the planet, it's his interactions with them as they banter, quip, kid and vie with each other that makes their comedy so distinctive, potent and irresistibly funny. They may have been conceived and crafted by Dunham, but his characters, who are anything but dummies, have now taken on a life of their own and are stars of everything Dunham does. The California Mid-State Fair has a long history of booking top-name comedians with the likes of Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Cosby all appearing in year’s past. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=876 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=863 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce two-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will bring his electrifying live show to Paso Robles on Wednesday, July 28, 2010.  Critically hailed as one of the industry’s most explosive live acts, Urban is sure to perform most of his 12 #1 songs, including his two most recent, “Sweet Thing” and “Only You Can Love Me This Way,” from his #1 CD Defying Gravity.    Ticket prices for the show are $50, $65, $75 and $100 and will go on-sale on Friday, January 22, 2010, at 10:00am.  Tickets can be purchased via the Internet at www.midstatefair.com, at the Fair Box Office, any Vallitix outlet or by calling 1-800-909-FAIR.   Directly on the heels of wrapping the hugely successful “Escape Together World Tour,” Urban is looking forward to being back on the road and performing in 2010, connecting with fans at select fairs and festivals throughout the United States.   Keith Urban has been honored with 5 Academy of Country Music Awards and 5 Country Music Association Awards including the CMA Horizon Award, CMA Entertainer of the Year and three CMA awards for Male Vocalist of the Year.  In addition to winning an American Music Award for Favorite Country Male Artist, Urban has recently earned 4 new Grammy nominations.   For further ticket information, fans should go to www.keithurban.net or www.midstatefair.com.   The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=863 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=909 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the Unity Tour 2010 has been booked for Friday, July 23, 2010. The tour features 311 and The Offspring, touring together for the first time ever, plus special guest Pepper. Tickets for the show will be $30, $40, $50 and $75 and will go on sale Friday, April 23rd at 10:00a. 311 are touring behind their 2009 studio release, Uplifter - the highest charting 311 album ever, debuting at #3. 311’s reputation as a renowned live band has grown steadily along with their catalog of modern rock hits – including ”Down,” “All Mixed Up,” “Amber,” “Come Original,” “Beautiful Disaster” and “Love Song.” The Offspring are currently in the studio working on the follow-up to their heralded Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace album, which featured the alternative and rock radio staples “Hammerhead” and “You¹re Gonna Go Far, Kid.” The band will take a break from the studio to hit the road and debut some new material along with their classic hits. The band is known best for their modern rock anthems including “Self Esteem,” “Come Out And Play (Keep ‘Em Separated)” and “The Kids Aren¹t Alright.” Special guests on the tour are rock-reggae trio Pepper. Originally from Hawaii, the band brings a live show honed over years of grassroots touring including stints on the Warped Tour. Tickets can be purchased at the CMSF box office, www.midstatefair.com, 1-800-909-FAIR or any ValliTix outlet. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=909 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=877 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist Kenny Loggins has been booked to perform at the 2010 Fair on Friday, July 30th for An Evening of Music & Wine. The annual event is sponsored by Mission Community Bank and will take place in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:00p. Tickets for the show will be $55 for Golden Circle seats and $30 for Grandstand seats and go on sale Friday, March 12th at 10:00a. All table seating is currently sold-out but a waiting list is available by calling the box office. Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. By any standard, Loggins’ commercial impact has been extraordinary; twelve of his albums have gone platinum and beyond. In a world of one hit wonders and fifteen minute sensations, Loggins has enjoyed hit songs in four straight decades -- a remarkable testament to his exceptional craftsmanship and stamina. Loggins’ biggest hits include "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Stevie Nicks, “This Is It,” "I'm Alright" (from Caddyshack), "Footloose" (from Footloose) and "Danger Zone" (from Top Gun). An Evening of Music & Wine has featured some of the biggest names in the Smooth Jazz/R&B/Pop world with the likes of Boz Scaggs, Smokey Robinson, Michael Bolton, David Sandborn and Dave Koz all appearing in year’s past. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=877 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=955 Help support your local non-profit organization by purchasing pre-Fair discounted Carnival Ride wristbands. Download the attached PDF to see exactly which non-profits are selling the discount coupons this year! http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=955 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=954 The Central Coast Wine Competition team has finalized the list of judges for the 2010 event. The 15 member panel will be lead by Chef Judge Bob Foster and includes members of the wine industry, trade and media. Mr. Foster is the Assistant Editor of the California Grapevine wine newsletter and has over 25 years of wine judging experience. “We have assembled a very experienced panel of judges. Collectively they have well over 100 years of wine judging experience,” noted Bob Foster, Chef Judge. “I have been judging wine competitions for many years and have worked with many of these individuals. They are top professionals in their fields.” The 2010 judges include: Tom Bertrand, West Steak & Seafood, Edmund Browning, Food & Beverage Manager The Island Hotel, Michael Cervin, Santa Barbara Magazine, Joy Cushing, Napa Rose Sommelier, Laurie Daniel, journalist, Barbara Ensurd, Appellation American, Kenneth Fugelsang, Department of Viticulture & Enology CSU Frenso, Joe Hart, Hart Winery, Jonathan Mitchell, The Palm Resturant, Stephens Moody, Turrentine Wine Brokerage, Gray Randolph, Certified Sommelier, Allan Stark, Maddalena Vineyard Brands, Mike Stepanovich, Bakersfield Magazine and David Stevens, international winemaking consultant. For a full biography and photograph for all our judges please visit CCWC Facebook page or our wine blog at centralcoastwinecompetition.wordpress.com. A new component to this year’s competition is the introduction of apprentice/guest judges. Each of our judging panels will have a vacant seat for these lucky additions to our team. “The guest judge program is a rare and unique opportunity”, stated Foster. “It allows a wine lover to taste alongside seasoned professionals, to hear the actual dialog as each wine is evaluated, to participate in the discussion, and to compare and contrast his or her evaluations with those of the judges.” The CCWC team is currently accepting applications for one of these positions. To apply simply go to either our Facebook page and click through to the posted survey or visit directly at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YM52JQ. Deadline to enter is June 1, 2010. Winners will be selected by the CCWC Team and must be available on Thursday, June 17 and be on site at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=954 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=910 Official Competition Handbooks (Premium Books) are now available for the 2010 California Mid-State Fair. Inside the handbooks you’ll find all the information needed to enter in the Open Still Exhibits, Junior Still Exhibits, Special Stars, 4-H and FFA Still Exhibits, Industrial Education Exhibits plus all the Junior Livestock Entry information. Official Competition Handbooks can be picked up in person at the California Mid-State Fair Administration office, located at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles, or downloaded on-line at www.midstatefair.com. Important entry deadlines to remember are: -April 16: Home Winemaking -June 14: Ag Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Home Arts, Visual Arts, Landscaping, Special Stars, Industrial Education and Junior Livestock -June 21: Home Brew* (on-line entry only) -July 12: Ag Produce, Floriculture -July 19: Public Judging The Horse Show book containing all entry information and deadlines will be out shortly – please keep checking the website, www.midstatefair.com. The public is encouraged to enter via the Internet as it guarantees a more accurate entry process and saves time. Just click on the “Enter On-Line” tab at the top of the home page at www.midstatefair.com. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=910 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=885 The California Mid-State Fair has been selected as the recipient of the Western Fair Association’s coveted Merrill Award for their new Mission Square and commercial kitchen Project. The WFA made the announcement at its annual convention in Reno, Nevada, January 24-27, 2010. The Merrill Award is the highest honor awarded in the WFA Achievement Award Program and named for the founder of the WFA, Louis Merrill. The award is given to a program or project that “clearly demonstrates innovation, vision and excellence.” “To receive a Merrill Award has been a dream of mine during my tenure as CEO,” stated Vivian Robertson, Fair CEO. “It is true honor for the community and the many individuals who shared the passion and our agriculture educational goal of Mission Square.” The project was a joint effort between the Paso Robles Event Center and the California Mid-State Fair Heritage Foundation, and special recognition should be given to: George Hearst, Jim Saunders - PMD, Don Idler – Idlers, Neil Roberts – Roberts Vineyard Management Services, and Jacky Eshelby – Fair Staff and Cal Poly’s Fair Management Professor for their dedication and generosity to the project. Mission Square originally was awarded for Outstanding Agriculture Programs, and recognized for it’s unique and innovative ability to educate the adult fairgoer on agriculture issues. The California Mid-State Fair embraced the term “localvore” with farmers, olive oil producers, wineries, chefs and sponsors to prepare the largest locally grown celebration the area had ever seen. Designated as the key spot where the Fairgoer could discover the bounty of agriculture on the Central Coast, Mission Square featured a wine bar, an educational vineyard, visual displays and an entertainment venue. The highlight was the Idler’s Demonstration Kitchen, a permanent state of the art culinary experience. With a single goal to help the fairgoer embrace the “buy local” theme and the realization of how much agriculture is actually produced in a 100-mile radius, Mission Square was a unique and sophisticated approach to agriculture education. The Fair encouraged the “Learn By Doing” philosophy of Cal Poly, with Agricultural Business Management students who developed parts of the exhibit thru senior projects and the fair management program, founded by Lou Merrill in the late 1970s. In addition to winning the Merrill Award, the CMSF also brought home first place awards in the following divisions: Competitive Exhibits – Dahlia Show, Facing Challenges – Season Pass Promotion, Fair Logo Contest – “Paso Pete”, Thank You Kerry Donlon, Best New Featured Exhibit – Hee Haw Shootin Gallery. This years California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=885 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=902 California Mid-State Fair CEO Vivian Robertson, along with the Board of Directors and staff, are deeply saddened to learn that Maynard Potter, former CEO for 25 years, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010. Robertson, who worked under Maynard Potter for 16 years prior to his retirement, said, "Maynard was instrumental in the overall development of the Fair, and most importantly, provided a solid foundation for some of us, like myself, in our careers." Maynard Lee Potter, 70 of Emmett, Idaho passed away on March 19, 2010. He was born in Watsonville, California on May 3, 1939 to Ralph and Margaret Potter. Maynard grew up in Watsonville on his parent’s ranch in Larkin Valley raising tomatoes, hay and sheep. His experiences in the Future Farmers of America influenced much of his life. After graduating from Hartnell College in Business and Animal Husbandry he attended San Jose State. Potter served in the Army and National Guard for 12 years and graduated from Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia. In 1962, he entered the real estate business in Watsonville, California. After the market took a downturn, he became more and more interested in raising and showing Registered Suffolk Sheep. It was this that attracted Maynard to the Fair Industry and in 1968 he became manager of the San Luis Obispo County Fair in Paso Robles, California. Under his 25 years of leadership the Fair evolved from a small county fair to one of the biggest, most widely-attended happenings in Central California. Maynard is credited for being the first fair manager to bring named entertainment to a fair. The California Mid-State Fair was lauded as the largest entertainment fair in the nation, attracting acts like Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, Alabama, Rod Stewart and countless other entertainers at the peaks of their careers. He accomplished this while keeping the fair an affordable, family oriented, Disneyland-type setting that showcased agriculture. Upon retirement in 1993, he and his wife Becky moved to Emmett, Idaho. Maynard pursued his life-long dream of owning and operating a family ranch. Maynard and his family raised Registered Angus and Gelbvieh cattle and show sheep. Potter also served on the NRCS Soil Conservation Board and presided over the Enterprise and Reed Water Irrigation Districts. Maynard is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Becky; four children, Monica Potter, Todd (Georgianna) Potter, Scott (Sherry) Potter, Kevin (Michelle) Potter; his sister Martha (Ed) Burnell and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Kristian Matthew Potter and his parents Ralph and Margaret Potter. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2010 at Potter Funeral Home in Emmett. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=902 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=879 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that America has been booked to perform one show on the Frontier Stage Wednesday, July 21st at 7:30p. America’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. In 1970, teenagers Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with early partner, Dan Peek) signed a record deal with Warner Bros Records and started an epic career spanning 40 years that is still as fresh and timeless in 2010 as their first days opening for bands such as Pink Floyd and The Everly Brothers in the early 70s. In the midst of their fourth decade of music making, AMERICA continues to evolve while remaining a perennial mainstay on the domestic concert circuit and cornerstones of 70's Top 40 and FM rock radio. In addition to classics such as "A Horse With No Name", "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Lonely People", "You Can Do Magic" and "Sister Golden Hair," AMERICA is revisiting their roots as writers and artists. The 40th Anniversary show will feature songs reflecting some of their song-writing inspirations as well as showcasing their first album, platinum-selling AMERICA, with a very special acoustic set featuring standards such as "I Need You" and "Three Roses" as well as some never-before-performed deep cuts. From anonymous horses to fast-moving trains, AMERICA's extraordinary four-decade musical legacy of consummately crafted pop/rock songs, trademark lush harmonies and evocative lyrical landscapes will never go out of style. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=879 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=899 MARCH 2, 2010, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA - The Central Coast Wine Competition announced today the expansion of the eight year old competition that has continued to grow showcasing some of the finest wines produced on California’s Central Coast. The first major change is the expansion of growing areas eligible to compete. The geographical boundaries will be expanded to include all of the Central Coast AVA and Ventura County. The Central Coast AVA is a large American Viticultural Area that spans from Santa Barbara County in the south to the San Francisco Bay Area in the north. The boundaries of the Central Coast include portions of six counties. With around 100,000 acres planted in wine grapes the AVA is home to several smaller appellations that share the same cooling influence from the Pacific Ocean. The other new key component will be the implementation of combining four events to showcase the winning wineries. The California Mid-State Fair will be partnering with Santa Barbara County Fair, Monterey County Fair and Ventura County Fair to host the Central Coast Wine Competition. In 2003, the California Mid-State Fair presented its first-ever commercial wine competition, the Golden Spur Syrah Challenge, which proved to be a tremendous success with fifty-three wineries submitting over seventy wines for judging. Today the competition has evolved to represent over 600 entries. “We are thrilled to collaborate with these incredible agriculture venues on the Central Coast of California”, noted Vivian Robertson, CEO of the California Mid-State Fair. “The benefits for the wineries will be the increase in marketing exposure and ability to enter one competition instead of four. The fairs will utilize economies of scale, and by combining our resources, be able to host the best competition for our exhibitors.” Entry information will be available after the first of April with the competition taking place in mid June. For further information refer to our new wine blog at centralcoastwinecompetition.wordpress.com. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=899 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=895 Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant. Contestants must be between the ages of 17-22 on opening day of the 2010 Fair, be a current resident of San Luis Obispo County, and never been married. Each contestant will compete in five categories, Interview, Platform, Talent, Swimsuit and Evening Wear. In addition, each contestant will establish a platform of service for the Fair. If selected as Queen or Princesses, they must be able to attend every day of the 2010 Fair, participating in numerous public events such as introducing performers, taking pictures and meeting with various dignitaries. Contestants will receive numerous goodies, with the Queen and Princesses receiving prizes from local businesses. The pageant takes place on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. on the Budweiser Fort Frontier Stage. A no-obligation orientation meeting will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Skybox at Paso Robles Event Center. Applications are officially due Thursday, April 15, 2010 by 4 p.m., and are available at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside, Paso Robles or on-line at www.midstatefair.com. For more information, contact pageant coordinator Patti Lucas at 805-612-6971 or via email at pglucas19@gmail.com. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=895 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=893 PASO ROBLES- The California Mid-State Fair is now accepting entries for the annual Home Wine Competition. Continuing with the success of last year, the competition will be held on May 6, 2010. Entry forms are due by April 16, 2010 and entry guidelines are available on-line at www.midstatefair.com. Wines can be received from Friday, April 23rd through Friday, April 30th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Fair’s main office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles. Wine bottles must be labeled. If there is not a decorative label, then a plain label with participant name, the varietal, vintage and any other pertinent information should be included. The judging will be held May 6, 2010. Participants will be invited to a home wine tasting at the Fairgrounds from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm the day of the judging, which is sponsored by 15 degrees C Wine Shop & Bar. For more information please contact the Paso Robles Event Center Administration Office at (805) 239-0655. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun”… the 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=893 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=878 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that the Country Rodeo Finals will once again take place at the 2010 Fair on Saturday, July 31st. The exciting night of local rodeo action will take place in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:00p. Tickets for the show will be $14 and $18 and go on sale Friday, March 12th at 10:00a. Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. The Country Rodeo Finals is the culmination of a week and a half of hard work from some of this area’s best and brightest cowboys and cowgirls. Featured events of the night include Bronc Riding, Team Penning, Barrel Racing, Match Roping and Bull Riding. In addition to the competitive events, fans will be treated to the specialty acts of the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, the Chuckwagon Races, the Wild Horse Races, a Cowboy Clown and the annual Skydiving Flag Carrier. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=878 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=880 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Blue Öyster Cult has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Monday, July 26th at 6:30p & 8:30p. Blue Öyster Cult’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. For nearly three decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The band is often cited as a major influence by other acts such as Metallica, and BÖC was listed in VH1's countdown of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. Upon the release of BÖC's self-titled debut album in 1972, the band was praised for its catchy-yet-heavy music and lyrics that could be provocative, terrifying, funny or ambiguous, often all in the same song. BÖC's canon includes three stone-cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from 1976's Agents of Fortune, the pummeling "Godzilla" from 1977's Spectres and the hypnotically melodic "Burnin' for You" from 1981's Fire of Unknown Origin. Other notable BÖC songs include "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll," "Then Came the Last Days of May," "I Love the Night," "In Thee," "Veteran of the Psychic Wars," "Dominance and Submission," "Astronomy," "Black Blade" and "Shooting Shark." The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=880 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=882 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Smash Mouth has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Wednesday, July 28th at 6:30p & 8:30p. Smash Mouth’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Collectively the band Smash Mouth has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Along with their number one hits – Walkin’ on the Sun and All Star – they have consistently impacted radio with other recognizable hits like Then the Morning Comes, Can’t Get Enough Of You Baby, and a cover of The Monkees classic I’m a Believer, which was prominently featured on the Shrek soundtrack (#4, Billboard Adult Top 40). A quick listen to their music and you realize the multi-platinum Smash Mouth is a 60s influenced garage band with a keen pop sensibility that maintains a timeless quality, a style they have created and that is all their own. Having long since established itself as the ultimate true-to-life California party-band the vibe surrounding Smash Mouth is indeed – at its core – about having fun. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=882 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=884 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Julianne Hough has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Friday, July 30th at 6:30p & 8:30p. Julianne Hough’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. A triple threat as a singer, actress and dancer, Julianne is already known to millions of fans as the two-time professional dance champion on ABC-TV’s top-rated Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). The show, which pairs professional dancers with music, sports, film and television celebrities, has become a cultural phenomenon and Julianne its top star. Though Julianne has been winning world dance titles since her early teens, her ultimate goal has always been a career in country music. Her newly signed deal with Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) is providing her the vehicle to realize that dream. “I’ve always wanted to sing country music,” says the 19 year-old blonde. “I’ve grown up with country music. I love how real everybody is, not just the artists, but the fans.” Julianne Hough’s debut is a compelling collection of songs about the joys and challenges of everyday life delivered by an evocative young voice. It’s the perfect vehicle to carry her from her successful day job to the realization of a dream come true. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=884 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=881 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Chubby Checker has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Tuesday, July 27th at 6:30p & 8:30p. Chubby Checker’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair and coincides with Senior’s Day, where those 62 years old and older get in for only $4.00. You pick up the phone and it's doing the Alexander Graham Bell. Flick on a light and it's doing the Thomas Edison. Ride in your car with its V8 engine and you're doing the Henry Ford. Watch animated cartoons and it's doing the Walt Disney. Like these inspired inventors who are synonymous with their inventions, when you're "dancing apart to the beat," you're doing the Chubby Checker. Fifty-plus years new, touching every segment of our population, we dance apart looking into our partner's eyes – expressing ourselves by rocking, rolling, moving and grooving, shimmying and shaking, doing, in Checker's words, "the dance that we do when we're dancing apart to the beat of anybody's music." History was in the making in November 1959 when the revolutionary concept of "dancing apart to the beat" was premiered to the vast teen-age audience of American Bandstand. Adolescents jumped on the bandwagon; unselfconsciously imitating Checker and his freeform, expressive, dancing-without-a-partner movements that let it all hang out. From November 1959 to October 1963 as Checker's moves begot more moves, his Twist, Pony, Fly and Shake became the most popular form of social dancing. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=881 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=883 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Stealing Angels have been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Thursday, July 29th at 6:30p & 8:30p. Stealing Angels’ performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Country trio Stealing Angels was formally introduced to country music fans the week of the Nov. 11 CMA Awards on Robin Roberts’ ABC country music television special. Now they hope fans will seek out their music. The trio — Tayla Lynn, Jennifer Wayne and Caroline Cutbirth — is unique because of their families: Lynn is Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter; Wayne is John Wayne’s granddaughter; and Cutbirth is a descendent of Daniel Boone. But Lynn said it isn’t their relatives that set their music apart; it’s their honesty. “It does sound clichéd,” she said. “ But that is something unique about us. We do speak out truth all the time. I’m a recovering alcoholic and a divorcee and I talk about that. Caroline is from the perfect family in Texas, and Jen is John Wayne’s granddaughter and has been living out in California being a tennis pro. Our lives couldn’t be any different but we all come together.” Seriously together. The three live together, eat together, tour in a van together and work out together. “We never have any breaks,” Wayne said. “We have to get along.” According to the three, everyone has a different individual sound. Cutbirth describes herself as pop country, Lynn as Americana and Wayne as “bluegrassy.” The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=883 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=865 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=865 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=866 The Board of Directors for the California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that new officers have been elected for 2010. Steve Arnold from Pozo has been elected as President and Larry Putnam from Atascadero has been elected as Vice President. The Board of Directors officially govern the 16th District Agricultural Association and are represented by Chris Darway (Arroyo Grande), Dee Lacey (Paso Robles), George Galvan (Atascadero), John Peschong (Templeton), Karl Wittstrom (Paso Robles), Larry Putnam (Atascadero), Mark Borjon (Creston), Steve Arnold (Pozo) and Tina Baxley (San Miguel). The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=866 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=864 The California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) board of directors announced today that the Fair received an Agricultural Award of Excellence Best of Division from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). The award was received for the new Mission Square and commercial kitchen project, launched during the 2009 Fair. There are a total of fifteen Agriculture Award categories, each divided into five divisions by attendance, that a fair could enter. Mission Square originally was awarded for Special Agricultural Educational Program for the Fairgoing Public, and then was later selected Best of the Division for all agriculture entries. The CMSF competed against many large state fairs, such as, Missouri State Fair, Kansas State Fair, and Oregon State Fair. “We were very excited that Mission Square was selected as the outstanding agriculture program by IAFE,” stated Vivian Robertson, fair CEO. “It is true honor for the community and the many individuals who shared the passion and our agriculture educational goal of Mission Square.” The California Mid-State Fair embraced the term “localvore” with farmers, olive oil producers, wineries, chefs and sponsors to prepare the largest locally grown celebration the area had ever seen. Designated as the key spot where the fairgoer could discover the bounty of Agriculture on the Central Coast, Mission Square featured a wine bar, an educational vineyard, visual displays and an entertainment venue. The highlight was the Idler’s Demonstration Kitchen, a permanent state of the art culinary experience. Complete with chef demonstrations, wine flights, music, and competitive exhibits the new area was a hit with the fair going public as well as the media. With a single goal to help the fairgoer embrace the “buy local” theme and the realization of how much agriculture is actually produced in a 100-mile radius, Mission Square was a unique and sophisticated approach to agriculture education. The fair even embraced the “Learn By Doing” philosophy of Cal Poly, have Agricultural Business Management students who developed parts of the exhibit thru senior projects and the fair management classes. The award was presented during the Agricultural Awards Breakfast on December 1, 2009 during the 119th IAFE Convention. “This is the highest honor the California Mid-State Fair has received from the industry,” recalled Robertson, “However, the true praise should go to the many people, companies, and visionaries that made the area the show place it is today.” John Deere, who is an avid supporter of the fair industry around the world, sponsors the IAFE award’s program. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair is schedule to run July 21 – August 1, were we will be celebrating “Endless Summer Fun”. For more information regarding the agriculture award or the upcoming fair, please contact the main office at (805) 239-0655. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=864 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=861 The California Mid-State Fair is please to announce that the popular “Holiday Gift Packs” are once again available at all local Farm Supply stores.   The Holiday Gift Packs include two (2) Adult Season Passes for the 2010 California Mid-State Fair as well as two (2) tickets to the Country Rodeo Finals, scheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2010.  The packs are available for just $68, which represents a 50% savings off the regular price of both the season passes and the rodeo tickets.   The Holiday Gift Packs can be purchased at any of the four Farm Supply locations in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande or Santa Maria.  The packs are on sale now through Christmas Eve.   The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=861 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=855 The California Mid-State Fair is please to announce that “Endless Summer Fun” has been chosen as the 2010 Theme.   The 2010 Theme was chosen by the CMSF Board of Directors at their monthly meeting October 21st.  Focusing on the essence of the beach, ocean and surfing, “Endless Summer Fun” will be incorporated throughout the Fair’s marketing materials, building displays and public events.   The winning theme was chosen from over 150 entries received from the public, with two local residents submitting the winning idea.  Matthew Holland of Morro Bay and Rachelle Tarango of Paso Robles each will receive two Season Passes for the 2010 California Mid-State Fair.   The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010.   ##### http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=855 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=848 The California Mid-State Fair Board of Directors has selected the dates for the 2010 California Mid-State Fair.  The 2010 Fair will begin Wednesday, July 21, 2010, and run for twelve days through Sunday, August 1, 2010.   Total attendance for this year’s Fair was almost 375,000. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=848 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=577 The California Mid-State Fair is going “text crazy” with an interactive text-to-answer polling feature at all Budweiser Concert Series’ shows taking place in the Chumash Arena. The text-to-answer promotion will provide pre-show entertainment by giving concertgoers the opportunity to answer questions projected on the CMSF’s big screens. Starting at 6:30pm, the big screens will prompt questions centered on the featured artists, from “What is your favorite KISS song?” to “Where is Tim McGraw’s hometown?” The text-to-answer promotion is sponsored by the Official Cell Phone Provider of the California Mid-State Fair, local communications company Phone & Wireless.  “We love the idea of bringing modern technology to a traditional community event,” Phone & Wireless GM Brendan Reitsma commented. “Our company has been in the central coast since 1947, so we know that evolving with the times is how you remain successful year after year.” The first of the text-to-answer promotions will be offered at the Carrie Underwood concert on Wednesday, July 22. Texted answers will instantly be received by eNowIt’s voting and polling text service, followed by the posting of the correct answers and final results on the CMSF’s big screens.  Participants will also enjoy some unexpected surprises along the way. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=577 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=462 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the creation of its very own iPhone Application that can be download FREE from the iTunes Store.  Download the app and keep up-to-date on all the concerts and events taking place at the 2009 California Mid-State Fair.  Plus, you’ll find maps, contact information and ticket pricing for all the shows and events. The California Mid-State Fair is the first Fair in the nation to have its own iPhone application.  The app was designed by Jacobs Media, a media consultant from Michigan (www.jacapps.com). CMSF CEO Vivian Robertson said, “The app turned out great… just fabulous.  We are very pleased to be on the cutting edge of technology and staying in touch with our fans.  This gives iPhone users another way to connect with us.” Fans can stay in touch with The 2009 California Mid-State Fair via the iPhone app, Facebook, Twitter, an email distribution list or via text – by texting FAIR to 366948.  For more information about all the ways to stay in touch, please go to the “Subscribe” button on the main page of the Fair’s website at www.midstatefair.com. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=462 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=920 The Central Coast Wine Competition announced today the opportunity to submit entries online. The CCWC team strongly encourages wineries to take advantage of this new opportunity. Wineries can fill out the official forms at the following website: http://cmsfw.fairmanager.com/. The last day to enter online will be June 1, 2010. As in years past, entry forms can still be sent in the mail. 2010 Entry Book information can be found on the California Mid-State Fair webpage or the CCWC blog at http://centralcoastwinecompetition.wordpress.com/. Hard copies will be mailed to wineries that have entered in 2009. The CCWC has experienced many new changes this year. From the expansion of the growing region to the collaboration of four California Fairs, the competition has grown into a major competition for Central Coast wines. The different divisions and classes range from sparkling wine categories to a blended red wine category. All official rules and guidelines will be explained thoroughly in the entries booklet. The Entry Book also has all the information for entering the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition. New in 2009, this endeavor proved to be a successful marketing tool for local olive oil producers. ““We were thrilled to celebrate agriculture in a new way on the Central Coast of California”, noted Vivian Robertson, CEO of the California Mid-State Fair. “The response from the olive oil producers was overwhelming, from the number of entries to the daily sampling during the fair, the fairgoer was treated to a new experience at the fair .” The CCWC judging will take place on June 17th and 18th at the Paso Robles Event Center. A full list of judges is available on the blog or the CCWC Facebook page. For further information refer to our new wine blog at centralcoastwinecompetition.wordpress.com. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=920 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=915 The California Mid-State Fair announced today that applications are being accepted for National Anthem singers. Each year the Fair offers local singers the opportunity to sing the National Anthem prior to the start of Main Grandstand Arena shows. “We are pleased to showcase local talent each night in the Main Grandstand,” said Vivian Robertson, CEO. “The singing of the National Anthem is a time-honored tradition that the California Mid-State Fair takes great pride in, and feels strongly about including the community in this tradition.” Interested applicants must go online and download, fill out and return an application to perform the National Anthem. A DVD showing the applicant singing the National Anthem must accompany the application, and be sent to California Mid-State Fair, Attention: National Anthem, P.O Box 8, Paso Robles CA, 93447. All DVD’s become the property of the California Mid-State Fair, and will not be returned. All applications and DVD’s must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. All applicants will be notified via email by Friday, June 18, 2010. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.” http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=915