Sacramento, Calif., (4/7/17)– Come and experience the Sacramento County Fair where new adventures await you! Help us celebrate the spirit, tradition, and heritage of the Sacramento County Fair, May 25 – 29, 2017, where food, the farm, and competitions are part of great family memories.
“Corn dog eating contest, kid’s talent auditions, and baby races, Oh My”
Here are some friendly competitions your kids, parents, teachers or friends can take part in:
- Kids Talent Auditions, Saturday, May 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Community Stage
Got Talent? Young Performers Wanted, Saturday, May 27. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and compete for cash and prizes at the Sacramento County Fair’s 4th Annual Kid’s Talent Auditions. Auditions begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Community Stage. Anyone aged 14 and under can participate. Come prepared with a 2 minute audition piece, all music must be on a CD. Ten finalists will be selected and move on to Kid’s Talent Showcase, Sunday, May 28th at 1:30pm. The Winner will receive $150, Corn Dog on a Stick, a stuffed animal, ride tickets plus more. 1st and 2nd runner ups will also receive cash and other prizes. Reserve a slot in advance at [email protected].
- Corn Dog Eating Contest (Sponsored by Milo’s Corn Dog) Saturday, May 27, 5:00pm – 5:30pm, Main Stage
Who Let the Dogs Out! Take the challenge and join us for the Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest sponsored by Milo’s Corn Dogs. Contestants will go head to head in an 8 minute timed event competing for $500 Cold Hard Cash, as well as the bragging rights as the Champion! Entry fees submitted on or before May 26th are $10.00, day of will be $15.00. Must be 18 years of age or older to compete. Don’t miss the competition; it’s going to be dog-gone crazy!
- Baby Diaper Derby, Monday, May 29th, 12:00pm, Community Stage
Let the Baby Race Begin! Come watch as little ones crawl in front of flashing cameras and cheering crowds. It will be the slowest and funniest 90 seconds in sports! All babies must be under 12 months old, born after May 28, 2016 and not walking. So sign up your little girl or boy and get ready to say “Go, Baby Go!” All babies will receive a participant ribbon and the winner will receive a baby prize package.
Entry applications can be found on the website link located at http://www.sacfair.com/competitions-contests.html
For questions, please call 916-397-8655 or 916-263-2975. Advanced entry is encouraged for all Contests.
So get going and build those special memories to last a lifetime!
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Over 100,000 guests will enjoy the Sacramento County Fair May 25-29, 2017 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds. Nearly 10,000 school children will enjoy educational school tours. 5,000 local Sacramento residents will compete for awards in the livestock and competitive exhibit programs. Adult admission is only $6.00 and admission for kids 12-and-under is free every day of the Fair. This year, the Sacramento County Fair will be the biggest and best in its over 80-year history, and the theme is “Let’s Eat, Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue.”
For more information please visit www.sacfair.com.
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