Saturday, March 5, 2011

49er Treasure Trail in Amador County

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Solve the clue above and you know you have the skills required to play 49er Treasure Trail, an interactive adventure of epic proportions, March 26th and March 27th, Saturday and Sunday. Navigate historic Amador County by conquering clues and completing challenges, which are all worth points. Come as your favorite detective, from Monsieur Poirot to Nancy Drew or come as yourself. Win prizes for the most points, unique costumes, most fun team, slowest to finish, traveled the furthest, and more. This event is great for all ages. For more information, visit touramador.com or phone (877) 868-7262.

Game hours are 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, March 26th and 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday, March 27th. Play the whole weekend, one day, or just a few hours. Participants receive a program with rules, clues to solve, list of Challenge Spots, a lanyard and ID. Solve a clue and receive ten points. Points can also be earned by completing a fun task at Challenge Spots. Prizes include hotel rooms, meals, merchandise, show tickets, and gift certificates from local merchants.

Registration is now open and costs $12.50 per person for a team of two; $10 per person for a team of three or more. Players are encouraged to form teams to play the game. Online registration is available at touramador.com.

Let the games begin…

Friday, March 25, 6-8 PM Registration check-in and Kick-off Challenges

ACT Visitor Center, 115 Valley View Way, Sutter Creek

Saturday, March 26, 10-5 pm 49er Treasure Trail hours

Sunday, March 27, 10- 1 pm 49er Treasure Trail hours. All team points turned in by 1:30 pm.

Sunday, March 27, 2:30 pm Gather at the Amador County Fairgrounds to hear the results and win fabulous prizes!

Sunday, March 27, 3:00 pm Thanks for coming! See you next year!

49er Treasure Trail sponsors are: Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel; Sierra Heritage Magazine; Capital Public Radio; Sierra Lodestar, the Entertainment Weekly.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Amador County Fair CEO Troy Bowers on TSPN TV News

Amador County News, TSPN TV News Video, 2-28-11 - TSPN's Tom Slivick sits down with Amador County Fair CEO Troy Bowers to discuss Governor Brown's budget proposal, regional awards the 2010 fair received at the recent annual convention and Dancing With The Steers, July 28-31.Visit our website at AmadorCountyFair.com for more information