49er Treasure Trail clues you in to Amador County

49er Treasure Trail, March 28-29, 2009. Come to Amador County for a 2-day treasure hunt that will lead you on an adventure through historic downtowns, a castle, gold mine, vineyard, water-powered foundry, and Chinese apothecary. For more information, visit www.touramador.com and click on events or phone (877) TOUR AMADOR (868-7262). The event is great for all ages. Form a team or come alone and arrive prepared for an adventure in Amador County.

Registration is open now and costs $10 per person. Players are encouraged to form teams to play the game. Proceeds will benefit Amador Council of Tourism and the local Interfaith Food Bank. The registration form can be downloaded at www.touramador.com.Click on events and go to the listing for 49er Treasure Trail.

The game hours are 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday and 9 am to noon on Sunday. An awards ceremony will take place Sunday, starting at noon, where the winners will be announced and some other awards will be issued. The hunt is a fun way to get to know the area and the community, while learning a little bit along the way. Each downtown has selected a theme and the clues will revolve around the theme. When the players get to the historic downtowns they will experience people dressed in costume of a certain era like the Gold Rush or roaring '20's or the railroad.

Participants receive a program with rules and map, lanyard and ID, a gunny sack to hold tokens, and their first set of clues. Solve a clue and receive a token. Points can also be earned by stopping in businesses that are Play Spots. Guidelines will be posted at each business on how to earn Play Money. Prizes will be given for the most tokens and play money collected, plus other awards like who traveled the furthest, most fun team, greenest team, etc. Prizes include hotel rooms, meals, merchandise, show tickets, and gift certificates from local merchants. Winners also earn free admission to next year’s event.

Timeline for 49er Treasure Trail
Friday, March 27, 6-8 PM
Pre-Registration and Cocktail Party,Jackson Rancheria Hotel, Grand Oak Ballroom, complimentary photos available.
Saturday, March 28, 7-9 AM
Pancake Breakfast($10,Saturday only) and registration check-in, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth
Saturday, March 28, 9-1 pm - 49er Treasure Trail hours
Sunday, March 29, 9- noon - 49er Treasure Trail hours
Sunday, March 29, noon-3 pm - Lunch ($10) and Awards ceremony, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth

Sponsors: Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, Amador County Fairground, Capitol Public Radio, sactown Magazine, Sierra Heritage magazine, Amador Ledger-Dispatch, Central Sierra Resource and Conservation District, REI, Sutter Amador Hospital, City of Sutter Creek Promotions Committee, Bank of Amador, Glaceau, JB’s Awards.

Challenge of Champions Rodeo in Plymouth, CA March 20 - 22, 2009

What an honor it is for us to host the 2009 Challenge of Champions, the California High School Rodeo Association State-Wide Championship Rodeo March 20 through March 22, 2009. Once again the historic Benny Brown Arena and the Amador County Fairground and Events Center will be energized with these talented young men and women.

We salute the efforts of the parents, officials, friends, sponsors and relatives who give of themselves to help our youth. As everyone knows, fast times and high scores don’t “just happen”. So, to those behind the scenes who don’t get the buckle, a tip of the hat. This is truly the foundation from which this great nation was built upon.

Oh behalf of the Amador County Fair Board of Directors, management and staff we wish you the best of luck, blue skies, warm temperatures and a fast arena.

Rope ‘em ‘n’ Riide ‘em
B. Troy Bowers, CEO
Amador County Fair

Entertaining & Informative Horse Demos Scheduled

Demonstrations showcasing everything from handling baby foals to riding a young horse for its first time, and from miniatures to draft horses, are scheduled at the 2008 Nevada County Fair, August 6 – 10. Demonstrations take place every half hour from 11:30 am until 5:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. In addition, a halter competition is slated for Thursday at 8 am.

“Our goal is to entertain visitors, as well as help educate them,” says Horse Exhibit Coordinator Ron Davis. “We have lined up exhibitors from all over Northern California.”

There will be draft horses pulling wagons, barrel racing, dressage, and foal handling exhibitions. Each day at 3:30 pm, professional horse trainer Jerily McCormick will demonstrate how to start round-pen training with a two-year-old colt. “Hopefully, the horse will advance from basic ground training the first day to being able to be ridden at a walk, jog and lope by the fifth day,” explains McCormick, a Nevada County resident who has been training horses for two decades.

Haflingers, the “Golden Horse of Austria,” reveal their versatility by pulling carriages, jumping, being ridden English and Western, and playing a competitive game of equine soccer. The horses actually kick the beach ball with their legs, trying to score goals (see photo).

Other breeds will also be featured, including Peruvian Pasos, Paints, Quarter Horses, Arabians, Morgans, Tennessee Walking Horses, Mules, Shires, Spotted Drafts, and Miniature horses. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm, herding dogs will exhibit their innate abilities to gather and move sheep and other livestock.

For specific demonstrations and times, please see the Nevada County Fair Schedule located at the Fair Office, at the Gates at the Fairgrounds, or on-line at the Fair’s website. For more information about this year’s Fair, call the Fair Office at 530-273-6217.

SPONSOR & DRIVE A CAR IN THE DEMOLITION DERBY

YOU COULD WIN $1,000 FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY

For the first time, the Nevada County Fair is providing organizations and businesses the opportunity to sponsor and drive a car in the Fair’s popular Demolition Derby, while at the same time raising money for a favorite charity or service organization.

Organizations and businesses can purchase a car for $500 and the Fair will provide a Derby car to use. The organization can choose to provide its own driver or the Fair will provide a driver. Additionally, the car can be picked up on August 1 to customize it or leave it at the Fair, where it will have a number painted on it.

The sponsored Derby cars will participate in their own event at the Demolition Derby, held Sunday, August 10 at 7 pm in the Arena. The last of the sponsored cars moving will receive $1,000 towards the charity or service organization of their choice.

Only a limited number of cars are available, so call the Fair Office at
(530) 273-6217 to reserve your car, obtain a list of rules and all necessary forms.

This year’s Fair is August 6-10. Visit www.nevadacountyfair.com for more information.

Text and Win Amador County Fair Experience DAILY DRAWING

You can HAVE FUN at the Amador County Fair by entering our DAILY DRAWING! Beginning July 1 just text "HAVE FUN" to 88202 or enter on line at www.amadorcountyfair.com, our Blog or MySpace. This is a $61.00 value!

Each day beginning July 1 we will be giving away two Amador County Fair Admissions; two unlimited Carnival Ride coupons and two adult general seating for our Grandstand events. One LUCKY WINNER each day!

Events including:
Thursday night - Motorcycle Crash-up Derby & Flat Track Racing.
Friday night: Xtremely Amped Freestyle Moto X and Rock Show.
Saturday night: CCPRA Rodeo
Sunday night: Destruction Derby

All subscribers will receive special offers and information including a discount only available to those on our Text List!

Keep checking back for additional discount offers!

Must be 14 years or older to enter. Limit two Experience Amador County Fair winners per household.

Visit our website for more information on the Amador County Fair!

MotorcycleExpo Coming to the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, May 31 and June 1, 2008

This event promises to be lots of fun!

Featuring Motorcycle Demolition Derby, Central Valley Racing Flat Track Dirt Bike Racing, ATV Barrel Racing, Custom and Manufactured Bikes, Fryd Bros Band, Demo Bikes, Sport Bike Challenge, Drag Bike Karaoke, Stunt Show, Ride in Bike Show, Bike Relay Games, Fashion Shows, Poker Walk, Rat Rod Burn-Outs, Women in Motorcycling Lifetime Achievement Awards, Vendors of all kinds and more!

For more information call 916-927-0232 or on the web at:

http://www.annualmotorcycleexpo.com/

Nevada County Fair's Draft Horse Classic Tix on Sale!

DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC AND HARVEST FAIR TICKET SALES BEGIN MAY 1

The 22nd Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair
draws horse enthusiasts from across the nation

Beginning May 1, performance tickets will go on sale for the 22nd Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, which takes place September 18 – 21 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. On May 1, orders will be accepted by mail or FAX only. Phone orders and walk-in orders will be accepted beginning June 1. Order forms can be downloaded from the Fair’s website at http://www.nevadacountyfair.com/dhc, or by visiting the Fairgrounds’ Main Office on McCourtney Road. It is recommended that customers take advantage of the early mail or fax option because it provides the best available seating and weekend evening performances often sell out early.

The four-day Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair will feature six performances by draft horses displaying their strength and precision in the show ring. Although there is a charge for the performances in the arena, admission to the Fairgrounds is free, allowing visitors to stroll the grounds, pick up a western item or two from vendors, listen to the various entertainment acts, enjoy the world-class western art exhibit, and savor a treat from Treat Street.

Advanced tickets for reserved seating at the Draft Horse Classic arena are $21 a person, or $24 if purchased on the day of the event. General admission seats – first come, first seated – are $18 in advance, or $21 if purchased the day of the event.

If you’d like a chance to win free tickets to the Draft Horse Classic, visit the Fair’s blog at http://www.nevadacountyfair.blogspot.com/ and let us know what you think about the Nevada County Fairgrounds – what you love, your favorite memory, ideas, suggestions, or general comments about the Fair and its events. Just for posting a comment, you could win two free tickets to the Fair-sponsored event of your choice.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is located at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. For more information, visit our website at http://www.nevadacountyfair.com/ or call (530) 273-6217.