Stay updated with the latest news about and from the Mid State Fair here... http://www.midstatefair.com http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=17 PASO ROBLES (CA) – The California Mid-State Fair, as part of the Budweiser Concert Series, is pleased to announce that Van Halen has been booked for the 2013 Fair. The show will take place at 7:30p on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Ticket prices for the show are $50, $85, $110 and $180 and will go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10:00a. Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office (2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles), any ValliTix location, online at www.midstatefair.com or by calling 1-800-909-FAIR. Van Halen has sold over 75 million albums worldwide and has charted the most #1 hits in the history of Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart. The legendary rock band is known for their songs “Jump”, “Ain’t Talking ‘Bout Love”, “Panama” and “Runnin’ With The Devil”. Recently reunited with original front man David Lee Roth, the band consists of Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen. The concert at the Fair will mark the band’s only California appearance this summer. The 2013 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17, 2013, through July 28, 2013. This year’s theme is “Start Spreading The News!” http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=17 http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=18 PASO ROBLES – On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, the California Mid-State Fair hosted the Home Wine Competition. Central Coast home winemakers were represented by 157 total entries. The fair would like to thank all of the participants and congratulate the following winners: Best of Show and Best of Red Wine:Jim & Mabel Bond (Paso Robles) Best of White Wine:Clyde Christensen (Boulder Creek) Pinot Gris Reserve Best of Show and Best of Dessert Wine:Dennis Van Westerhuyzen & Nicole Cavier (Paso Robles) Late Harvest Dessert Platinum Medal Winners:1. Red Claw Wine Group Atascadero2. Ron Johnson Atascadero3. Doug Reed Templeton4. Mike Spensko Paso Robles Gold Medal Winners:1. Dan Don Arndt Paso Robles2. Rhonda Cooper Templeton3. Thomas Edwards Santa Paula4. Brad Erickson Paso Robles5. Marlowe Evenson Paso Robles6. Ron Johnson Atascadero7. Leo Kennedy Paso Robles8. Michael & David Kirkpatrick Atascadero9. Jim Lenaburg Goleta10. Josh Marshall Sanger11. Tony Pratt Paso Robles12. Jack & Charlotte Preston Templeton13. Al Rosa Pismo Beach14. Scott Wesley Paso Robles15. Dennis Van Westerhuyzen & Nicole Cavier Paso Robles16. Jim & Mabel Bond Paso Robles17. Clyde Christensen Boulder Creek Silver Medal Winners:1. Fred Red Claw Wine Group Atascadero2. Jere Anderson Templeton3. Don Arndt Paso Robles4. Fred Athey Atascadero5. Steve Atwood Hollister6. Dan Bamford Arroyo Grande7. Buck & Lucy Beery Paso Robles8. Jim & Mabel Bond Paso Robles9. Sharine Borslien & Ron Hagadone Atascadero10. Clyde Christensen Boulder Creek11. Brett Cooper Cayucos12. Rhonda Cooper Templeton13. Tim Davis Arroyo Grande14. Lance Erickson Templeton15. Marlowe Evenson Paso Robles16. Michael Greer Burbank17. Les Hayden Yorba Linda18. Ben Hoover Atascadero19. Ron Johnson Atascadero20. Ronald Johnson Templeton21. Michael & David Kirkpatrick Atascadero22. Jim Lenaburg Goleta23. Karl & Sue Luft Templeton24. Josh Marshall Sanger25. Scott Mathews Templeton26. George McClintock Arroyo Grande27. Floyd Moffatt Arroyo Grande28. Jack & Charlotte Preston Templeton29. Rick Prokop Atascadero30. Charlie Rahilly Paso Robles31. Doug Reed Templeton32. Pamela Ricci Atascadero33. lee sandoval Atascadero34. Bill Sisler Paso Robles35. Charlie Spencer Paso Robles36. Steve Spencer Paso Robles37. Mike Spensko Paso Robles38. Chuck Strickland Templeton39. Janice Tollefson Templeton40. Steve Tollefson Templeton41. Marty Toussaint Paso Robles42. Rich Watkins Paso Robles43. Dewey Weatherby Arroyo Grande Bronze Medal Winners:1. Bu Dan Bamford Arroyo Grande2. Buck & Lucy Beery Paso Robles3. Michael Blunden Paso Robles4. Jim & Mabel Bond Paso Robles5. Sandi Boneso Paso Robles6. Guy Callari Paso Robles7. Nick Caprarelli Paso Robles8. Clyde Christensen Boulder Creek9. John Cole Atascadero10. Frank Disanti Paso Robles11. Lance Erickson Templeton12. Phil Gonzales & Dave Tyra Paso Robles13. Michael Greer Burbank14. Les Hayden Yorba Linda15. Leo Kennedy Paso Robles16. Rich Litwin Aston17. Karl & Sue Luft Templeton18. Josh Marshall Sanger19. George McClintock Arroyo Grande20. Floyd Moffatt Arroyo Grande21. Luis Nunez Paso Robles22. Richard Pottratz San Luis Obispo23. Rick Prokop Atascadero24. Pamela Ricci Atascadero25. Al Rosa Pismo Beach26. lee sandoval Atascadero27. Bill Sisler Paso Robles28. Chuck Strickland Templeton29. Janice Tollefson Templeton30. Steve Tollefson Templeton31. Craig Totman Paso Robles32. Dewey Weatherby Arroyo Grande33. Scott Wesley Paso Robles34. Jeff Zukowski Paso Robles The 2013 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17, 2013, through July 28, 2013. This year’s theme is “Start Spreading the News.” http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=18 http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=6 PASO ROBLES – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that once again, Season Passes will be offered through our “2-Fer Tuesday” promotion. During the month of May – on each Tuesday only, and between 9:00am and 4:00pm – Season Passes to the 2013 California Mid-State Fair will be sold as follows: Two (2) Adult Season Passes will be sold for $50 and two (2) Child’s Season Passes will be sold for $20. Season passes allow for entry into the 2013 Fair each of the twelve days. California Mid-State Fair CEO Vivian Robertson said, “2-Fer Tuesday has been so successful the past three years that we’re offering this program again for the 2013 Fair. We want the community to know that we work very hard to offer quality entertainment at an affordable price, especially when economic times continue to be tough for many families.” The Season Passes can be purchased at either the California Mid-State Fair box office, at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles, or by phone by calling 1-800-909-FAIR. Box Office hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm. The specific Tuesdays in May that the “2-Fer Tuesday” is being offered are May 7, 14, 21 and 28. The promotion is not good in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. The “2-Fer Tuesday” promotion is being sponsored by the American General Media group of radio stations, KKJG 98.1 FM, KZOZ 93.3 FM, KIQO 104.5 FM and KKAL 92.5 FM. American General Media is the “Official Voice of the California Mid-State Fair.” The 2013 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17, 2013, through July 28, 2013. This year’s theme is “Start Spreading The News.” http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=6 http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=13 PASO ROBLES – The latest news from the California Mid-State Fair: 1.)   Applications are now being accepted for the Miss CMSF Pageant and are due no later than 4:00p on Friday, April 19th. Contestants must be between the ages of 17-22 on opening day of the 2013 Fair, be a current resident of San Luis Obispo County, and have never been married. Each contestant will compete in five categories: Interview, Platform, Talent, Swimsuit and Evening Wear.  The Pageant takes place on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, the night before the 2013 CMSF commences.  2.)   Applications are now being accepted for the Junior Fairboard. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 14, 2013 by 5:00p.  Applicants must be between the ages of 16 – 20 years old, and be a resident of San Luis Obispo County. Junior Fairboard members assist with the day-to-day operations of the annual California Mid-State Fair, including events such as the Diaper Derby, Tricycle Races, and Public Judging.  In addition, members help in the livestock ring, act as ushers in the Chumash Grandstand Arena, and obtain market research from fairgoers.  3.)   Applications are now being accepted for the Quilt Challenge.  The challenge fabric is currently available at the Paso Robles Event Center Administration Office located at 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles or Sew Fun located at 8775 El Camino Real, Atascadero. A $3 entry fee will be assessed when you turn in your entry form and pick-up your challenge fabric.  Finished quilts must be delivered to the California Mid-State Fair on Friday, June 21, 2013 between 2:00p and 6:00p or Saturday, June 22nd between 9:00a and 2:00p. All applications are available online at www.midstatefair.com or at the California Mid-State Fair Administration Office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles. The 2013 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17, 2013, through July 28, 2013.  This year’s theme is “Start Spreading The News.” http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=13 http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=12 PASO ROBLES – Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer will bring his first major tour in three years to the California Mid-State Fair on July 22nd.  This marks John's first tour in support of Born and Raised, his latest studio album, with one dollar from each ticket sold benefitting NCIRE's work supporting returning Veterans.  American Idol winner Phillip Phillips will open for John. Ticket prices for the show are $45, $60, $70 and $95 and will go on sale Friday, March 29, 2013 at 10:00am.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office (2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles), any ValliTix location, online at <a href="http://www.midstatefair.com/">www.midstatefair.com</a> or by calling 1-800-909-FAIR. About John Mayer: Released in June 2012, Born and Raised, the fifth Columbia Records album from seven-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist John Mayer, debuted at Number One in six countries--Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands and the United States--while hitting Number One on iTunes in thirty territories worldwide.  Mayer's previous albums--Room for Squares (2001), Heavier Things (2003), Continuum (2006) and Battle Studies (2009)--have sold more than 17 million copies combined worldwide.  John has won seven Grammy Awards and received an additional 11 nominations.  He has been included in Time Magazine's annual Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers, and twice featured on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine's annual "Guitar" issue. A musician who confounds genre boundaries, John Mayer has performed and/or recorded with an extraordinary range of artists from the worlds of rock, blues, hip-hop, jazz, and country including Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Burnett, Herbie Hancock, Dixie Chicks, Jay Z and Alicia Keys. About Phillip Phillips: The same day that Phillip Phillips claimed his victory in American Idol's season 11 finale, the 22-year-old singer/guitarist released "Home," a debut single that showcases his rich, raspy vocals and masterful guitar skills.  The Leesburg, Georgia-bred songwriter released his debut album  The World From The Side Of The Moon (19 Entertainment/Interscope Records) November 2012 where it debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and #1 on the Billboard Rock Album chart. The album has since gone gold, and is quickly approaching platinum, as it jumps fifteen spots to #18 on the Billboard Top 200 this week.  Phillips' hit single "Home" see sales of over 4.2 million making it the most successful single of any American Idol winner.  Phillips recently finished up a tour with Matchbox Twenty and is currently out on the road headlining a college tour in support of his new single "Gone, Gone, Gone." www.phillipphillips.com About Tickets-for-Charity.com® Tickets-for-Charity.com works with touring artists and professional sports teams to offer fans access to some of the best seats in the house and exclusive VIP experiences where every ticket benefits charity – turning fans into fanlanthropists. From Carrie Underwood and John Mayer to the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants, Tickets-for-Charity.com has worked with dozens of artists and teams to generate millions of dollars in charitable donations for some of the world's most respected charities. For more information on current Tickets-for-Charity programs and partners, please visit www.ticketsforcharity.com. For more information, please contact: Fran DeFeo Columbia Records 212-833-5784   Fran.defeo@sonymusic.com The 2013 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17, 2013, through July 28, 2013.  This year’s theme is “Start Spreading The News!” http://www.midstatefair.comnews_details.php?id=12