Be A Part Of The Fair

Corndogs, funnel cakes, livestock, preserves, carnival rides… the Contra Costa County Fair is right around the corner. There are so many ways to be a part of “Old Fashion Fun” this year!

Showcase your work! Bake your best cookies, take your best picture, create the best scrapbook page ever, and nurture your prized plant - then enter it into one of the Fair’s contests and competitions. For a Complete list, check the online exhibitor handbook at www.contracostafair.com. Entry forms are due no later than May 4, 2010. Mailed entries must be postmarked by May 4th. Be green and enter online.

Enjoy the music! Hip-hop legend MC Hammer will headline the 2010 Contra Costa County Fair—bringing his masterful dance moves and trademark sound to this summer’s county fair in Antioch on June 5 at 7 pm. Platinum artists Great White will give fairgoers a taste of their signature style of rock at 8pm on Saturday, June 5, and retro band Summer of Love will add some 60s groove to the line up on Thursday, June 3 at 6pm and again at 8pm. MC Hammer tickets go on sale April 5. The cost is $20 for reserved seating and $15 for general admission. The Great White, Summer of Love and Skynnyn Lynnyrd shows are free with fair admission. MC Hammer and fair tickets can be purchased on the fair’s website at http://www.contracostafair.com/.

Celebrate the tradition at the Junior Livestock Auction on June 6 at 10 am. Buyers are welcome to come and enjoy and free breakfast and stay after for an appreciation lunch. The animals sold at the auction have been raised and shown by the youth of Contra Costa County.

Summer kicks off in June 2010 with the Contra Costa County Fair, June 3rd – 6th.

Come And See Us

Over the next few weeks leading up to the Contra Costa County Fair on June 3 – 6, we will be at various festivals and events giving away prizes and offering you a chance to win Fair admission tickets and MC Hammer tickets. Visit the Contra Costa County Fair booth at the following events:

Stockton Asparagus Festival: April 24 - 25, 2010
343 East Main Street, Stockton, CA

4-H Charity Golf Tournament: May 15
Golf Club at Roddy Ranch, 1 Tour Way, Antioch, CA

Antioch Historical Society: May 15
1500 West 4th Street, Antioch, CA

Stockton Ports: May 21
404 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA

Antioch Water Park Opening Weekend: May 29 and 30
4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA

For more information about the Contra Costa County Fair or to purchase tickets, please call (925) 757-4400 or visit http://www.contracostafair.com/.

Hip-hop Pioneer MC Hammer Headlines 2010 Contra Costa County Fair

Hip-hop legend MC Hammer will headline the 2010 Contra Costa County Fair—bringing his masterful dance moves and trademark sound to this summer’s county fair in Antioch.

“We are really excited to bring such a big star this year,” said the fair’s CEO, Lori Marshall.

MC Hammer, who soared to the top of the charts in the late 1980s and early 1990s with hits like "U Can't Touch This" and his album "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em," will take the stage on Friday, June 4. Hammertime begins at 7pm in the Grandstands. Cover band Skynnyn Lynnyrd will keep the party going with a free performance at the pavilion stage starting at 8:30pm.

"I'm doing shows all around the world, but there's no place like home—where Hammertime began,” Hammer said. “Let's get it started!”

MC Hammer tickets are on sale NOW. The cost is $20 for reserved seating and $15 for general admission. MC Hammer and fair tickets can be purchased on the fair’s website at http://www.contracostafair.com/.

For more information about the entertainment schedule or exhibiting, please call (925) 757-4400 or visit http://www.contracostafair.com/.

2010 Contra Costa Fair Queen Crowned

Meghan Wristen was crowned the 2010 Contra Costa County Fair Queen on April 2, 2010. Three young women of Contra Costa County competed in this time-honored tradition for the title of the official Fair Hostess. The decision was based on an interview process by a panel of two judges that included; Antioch Mayor Jim Davis and Brian Nunnally of Economic Development in Antioch. The 2009 Contra Costa County Fair Queen, Jennifer Chivers, was also present to crown the new queen.

Meghan is a senior at Deer Valley High School. In addition to keeping an above average GPA she is also involved in a number of school activities including swimming, water polo, high school leadership, and choir. She is also involved in a number of community service projects such as organizing food drives, making hats for cancer patients, and community clean ups. Meghan would like to attend Los Medanos College after she graduates from Deer Valley High School then transfer to San Diego Christian College to become a Kindergarten teacher.

The Contra Costa County Fair Queen serves as ambassador to the Fair, June 3-6 2010. Her duties will include helping out with kid’s contests, the livestock auction, opening ceremonies and interacting with customers during the fair. She will also make special appearances at community events as an overall spokesperson for the duration of her yearlong reign.

“I’m truly honored to represent Contra Costa County as the 2010 Fair Queen. It’s my passion to embrace every moment while fulfilling my duties with a smile and cheerful hello. I am looking forward to a year full of unforgettable memories and friends that will be made” stated Meghan when asked about her newly appointed position.

The Contra Costa County Fair is pleased to have Meghan Wristen as this year’s Queen and looks forward to her being an excellent example for youth in the county. Please make sure to come and visit Meghan and all of us at the Fair June 3-6 for some “Old Fashion Fun!” For more information check online at contracostafair.com