FAIR INFORMATION

CONTESTS & COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS:

We truly believe that competitive exhibits are the most important part of our fair! Each year, thousands of homemade & homegrown items are entered and displayed at the Fair. All citizens of Inyo, Mono & Alpine Counties are eligible to compete for ribbons, trophies, cash & other great prizes. There are divisions for adults and kids of all ages & all skill levels. Quilts, baked & preserved foods, crafts, fine art, photos, flower arrangements, fruits & veggies…If you can grow it or make it, to the Fair you shall take it!

Special contests are always fun to enter or just watch! 2009 fair contests will include:

Homemade Cherry Pie Contest
Sponsored By Anne Marie's Kitchen, Bedroom & Bath
Homemade Salsa & Dip Contest
Sponsored By Anne Marie's Kitchen, Bedroom & Bath
Favorite Cookie Contest
Sponsored By Anne Marie's kitchen, Bedroom & Bath
BBQ Contest
Sponsored By High Country Lumber
I.C.A.R.E. Pet Show
Sponsored By Inyo County Animal Resources & Education

The Exhibitor Guidebook contains all of the rules and entry forms necessary to enter your items in the fair. The Exhibitor Guidebooks will be available mid-summer at the fairgrounds in Bishop as well as many businesses located in Inyo, Mono & Alpine Counties. If you should have questions regarding the Competitive Exhibits Department, please feel free to contact us at info@tricountyfair.com

Download The 2009 Fair Exhibitors Guide Book.You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file

Attendance continues to rise, with over 32,000 visitors last year.

DATES & HOURS:

Labor Day Weekend Thursday, September 3^rd. through Monday, September 7^th.

CARNIVAL RIDES & GAMES:

Provided by Butler Amusements, Inc. www.butleramusements.com

ARENA EVENTS:

Thursday - W.G.A.S.Truck Pull Show
Friday - Concert
Saturday - C.C.P.R.A.Rodeo - www.ccpra.com
Sunday - Destruction Derby
Monday - Local Rodeo

LIVE MUSIC & STAGE SHOWS

All Shows FREE With Fair Admission

• Russell Brothers Family Circus
• Discovering Science - hands on learning fun!
• Garratt Wilkin & The Parrot Heads - a tribute to Jimmy Buffett!
• 4-H Petting Zoo
• Saddle Club & Eastern Sierra Sliders Horse Shows

TICKET INFORMATION

All tickets (except Reserved Derby seats on sale this spring). Reserved Derby seats go on sale Saturday 8/29/2009 at 8am at the Main Gate Ticket Office.

Ticket orders will also be accepted by telephone, but we must process orders for Resrved Derby Seats for everyone in the ticket line at the fairgrounds first. Tickets purchased over the telephone will be charged to your Visa or Mastercard and will be held for you in will-call. Please bring picture I.D. to pick up tickets.

2009 TICKET PRICES

Daily Fair Admission
Adult - $7
Child (5-12) - $5
Senior Citizen (60+) - $4 any day

WGAS Tractor Pull
Thursday Night, 9/03/2009
(Ticket Includes Fair Admission)
ADULT - $13/CHILD - $9

Live In Concert – Friday Night, 9/04/2009
While performing for our troops in Iraq (see article), Mark Chesnutt became ill and will not be able to perform on Friday Night. We especially thank Josh Gracin (www.joshgracin.com) for flying in to perform for us at the Tri County Fair.
Josh Gracin
(Ticket Includes Fair Admission)
ADULT - $35/CHILD - $30

C.C.P.R.A. Rodeo
Saturday Night, 9/05/2009
(Ticket Includes Fair Admission)
ADULT - $15/CHILD - $10

BVFD Destruction Derby
Sunday Night, 9/06/2009
(Ticket Includes Fair Admission)
Reserved Grandstand Seat - $16
General Admission Adult - $14
General Admission Child - $11

Ranch Rodeo/Local
Monday Afternoon, 9/7/2009
(Ticket Includes Fair Admission)
ADULT - $9/CHILD - $6

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

2009 SUPER PASS
A great deal and very convenient! Includes fair admission for all five days plus Concert, Truck Pull, Destruction Derby and Both Rodeos!

ADULT SUPER PASS
With Derby Reserved Seat - $70
With Derby General Admission - $68
CHILD SUPER PASS
With Derby Reserved Seat - $60
With Derby General Admission - $55

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Purchase tickets before 2:00 pm on September 3rd to take advantage of these great deals! CARNIVAL RIDE TICKETS Book of 30 Coupons - $15 One Day Wristband $23 ($28 regular price) $2 OFF FAIR ADMISSION Adult - $5 ($7 at the gate) Child - $3 ($5 at the gate) Sorry, no early bird deals on arena events

KIDS’ DAY - SATURDAY, 9/05/2009
Sponsored ByKIBS/KBOV and McDonald’s of Bishop, Mammoth & Lone Pine

Live Ronald McDonald Show

All Kids (12 & Under) Get FREE Fair Admission All Day!

* REGISTER TO WIN BRAND NEW BICYLCES!!! FREE RAFFLE!

CARNIVAL RIDE SPECIALS

Sneak Peak Deal - $20
Opening night of the fair, Thursday, 9/03/2009
Includes fair admission plus unlimited carnival rides from 4-11pm

Labor Day is Buddy Day at the Fair!
Buy one wristband ($28) & get free wristband for your frind, Fair admission not included.

 

For more information
Tri County Fairgrounds
760-873-3588 PO Box 608, Bishop, CA 93515-0608