LAKEPORT, Calif. – With a chance to see Twice As Good and the mud bogs for only a $5 admission ticket, a strong crowd turned out for opening night of the inaugural Lake County Spring Fair.
“With nothing to compare to it's hard guess what a new event will do, but we're quite pleased with the first night,” said Lake County Fair Chief Executive Officer Richard Persons.
Officials are hoping for more of the same on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the carnival, musical acts, and grandstand racing activities, the weekend afternoons will also feature a car show shine spread throughout the fairgrounds.
Antique, classic and custom car owners are invited to the fair both afternoons. Cars with drivers and one passenger will be admitted between noon and 2 p.m. through the C Street entrance to the fairgrounds.
Weekend events in the grandstand arena include tuff truck, buggy and ATV races on Saturday evening, and an invitational auto race on Sunday evening. All grandstand shows start at 7:30 p.m.
Local participants are also encouraged all three nights, and entry can be made through Lakeport Speedway at 707-279-9577.
On Saturday, the Theater Main Stage will host the Lake County Diamonds, playing several sets throughout day. The stage hosts the Mark Weston Band on Sunday. The Mediacom Gazebo Stage will host the Cherry Road Gang for several sets all three days.
In addition to the musical acts, Fill-up the Clown will be strolling the grounds performing magic tricks, creating balloon animals, and generally creating laughter. A face painter will be active near the carnival entrance from the grandstands area.
Other activities at the Lake County Spring Fair include the Midway of Fun carnival, a home and garden pavilion, the car show, and vocational education exhibits. A variety of food, a laser tag building, and various commercial displays round out the event.
Spring Fair gates open each day at 2pm, and admission is $5 per person for ages six and older. Children under six are free. Carnival unlimited ride wristbands will be $25 each at the Fair. Parking is $5 per car, and benefits the Kelseyville High School softball program.
More information about the Lake County Spring Fair can be found at www.lakecountyfair.com or at the fair's Facebook page.