Salinas Valley Fair 2008 Schedule
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
8:00 A.M.
FFA & 4-H Horse Show
1:00 P.M.
FFA & 4-H Gymkhana
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Kids Day Sponsored by A & G Pumping

8:00 A.M.

*4-H MARKET SWINE - TOPO EVENT CENTER

FLLOWED BY FFA MARKET SWINE

*FFA MARKET SWINE - TOPO EVENT CENTER

FOLLOWED BY 4-H MARKET SHEEP

*BEEF BREEDING 4-H & FFA - Rava Arena

FLLOWED BY 4-H & FFA MARKET BEEF

9:00 A.M.

Open & Junior Horse Show - Arena

10:00 A.M.
Gates Open

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic

Trackless Train

Jules Ross, Physical Comedy

Chainsaw Sculptures

11:00 A.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family area

11:30 A.M.

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic - Grounds

12:00 P.M.

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

12:30 P.M.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull -  Family Area

1:00 P.M.

FFA Market Swine - Topo Event center

2:00 P.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

Tracless Train

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

2:30 P.M.

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic

3:00 P.M.
CARNIVAL OPENS

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull -  Family Area

4:00 P.M.
Shawn Greer Strolling Magic

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

5:00 P.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

5:30 P.M.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull -  Family Area

6:00 P.M.
GRAND WINE TASTING* - Expo Building - Sponsored by JOHNSON & MONCRIEF A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION

*Seperate Ticketed Event - $20, admissions at Fair

7:00 P.M.
Colgate Country Show Down - Steinbeck Stage
7:30 P.M.
Barrel Racing - Arena

7:00 P.M.

Karaoke with Freddie Prez - Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

7:00 - Midnight
LONGBRANCH SALOON featuring "Shan Johnson Band"

8:00 P.M.

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

8:30 P.M.

Guitar Hero with Freddie Prez - Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

9:00 P.M.

Livestock Buildings Close

10:00 P.M.
Buildings Close

Admission Gates Close, No Re-Entry

Midnight

Carnival Closes

Daily on Grounds
The Great American Petting Zoo, FREE Trackless Train, Shawn Greer - Strolling Magic,

Troy Shankles - Chainsaw Scupltures, Jules Ross - Physical Comedy & Fritter

Friday, May 16, 2008 - Senior Day Sponsored by Rabobank

8:00 A.M.

4- H Beginning Swine Showmanship - Topo Ranch Event Center

followed by 4-H Novice Showmanship & 4-H Showmanship

4-H Beginning Sheep Showmanship - Topo Ranch Event Center

Fllowed by Novice 4-H, 4-H Showmanship & FFA Showmanship

9:00 A.M.

4-H Beef Showmanship - Rava Arena

followed by FFA Beef Showmanship

4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship - Rava Arena

followed by FFA Showmanship

FFA Dairy Cattle - Rava Arena

9:30 A.M.

FFA & 4-H Rabbit Showmanship

10:00 A.M.

Gates Open

Trackless Train

Chainsaw Sculptures

11:00 A.M. Sponsored by Rabobank
Senior Refreshments - Expo Building,Entertainment by Jules Ross & Shawn Greer

11:00 A.M.

Let's Pretend Wild West Show - Family Area

12:00 P.M.
CARNIVAL OPENS

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

12:30 P.M.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Family Area

1:00 P.M.

FFA Swine Showmanship - Topo Ranch Event Center

2:30 P.M.
Shawn Greer Strolling Magic
3:00 P.M.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Family Area

4:00 P.M.
Shawn Greer Strolling Magic

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

4:00 P.M.

Vintage Motorcycle race warm-ups - Arena

5:00 P.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

FFA & 4-H Poultry Showmanship & Poultry Market Classes

5:30 P.M.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull -  Family Area

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic

6:00 P.M.
Vintage Motorcycle Races - Arena

**Motorcycle Info Page Click Here**

7:00 P.M.
Karaoke With Freddie Prez - Family Area

Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

7:00 - Midnight
LONGBRANCH SALOON featuring "This SIde Up "

8:00 P.M.
Big Daddy Weave - Steinbeck Stage Free Show

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

8:30 P.M.

Guitar Hero with Freddie Prez- Family Area

Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

9:00 P.M.
ALL PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS Luche Libre! - Expo Building

**$5 Admission fee @ Door**

*  ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED *

"All-Pro Wrestling has turned into a major attraction," "These guys and gals are real pros and put on a terrific show. It's great entertainment."

Livestock Barns Close

10:00 P.M.
Buildings Close

Admission Gates Close, No Re-Entry

Midnight

Carnival Closes

Daily on Grounds

The Great American Petting Zoo, FREE Trackless Train, Shawn Greer - Strolling Magic,

Troy Shankles - Chainsaw Sculptures, Jules Ross - Physical Comedy & Fritter

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Armed Forces Day
8:00 A.M.
JUNIOR LIVERSTOCK AUCTION - Rava Arena

10:00 A.M.
Gates Open

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

11:00 A.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

Jules Ross - Physical Comedy

11:30 A.M.

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic - Grounds

12:00 P.M.
CARNIVAL OPENS

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

12:30 P.M.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Family Area

2:00 P.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

Trackless Train

2:30 P.M.

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic - Grounds

3:00 P.M.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Family Area

4:00 P.M.
Shawn Greer Strolling Magic - Grounds

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

4:30 P.M.
Amateur Talent Show Contest- Steinbeck Stage

5:00 P.M.

Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

5:30 P.M.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull -  Family Area

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic

5:00 P.M.
Battle at the Fair "San Ardo Boxing Club" - Expo Building

**$5 Admission fee @ Door**

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

7:00 P.M. - Sponsored by L.A.Hearne Company
Championship Bull Riding - Arena
The always popular championship bull riding at the Salinas Valley Fair has a few added attractions this year. The Saturday night Fair highlight, “Beauty and the Beast Bull Challenge,” will be produced by Flying High Rodeo Company.

Miniature bull riding will be added to the open and junior bull riding. The most popular event, mutton bustin', will be back for the youngsters.
This year's announcer will be Eddie Cuts.  Acting as barrel man will be Arron Hargo.  Arron Hargo Jr. will be in the arena protecting the cowboys from the bulls.
7:00 - Midnight
LONG BRANCH SALOON featuring "Shan Johnson Band"

7:00 P.M.
Karaoke With Freddie Prez - Family Area

Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

8:00 P.M.
Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

8:30 P.M.

Guitar Hero with Freddie Prez- Family Area

Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

9:00 P.M.
VIDEO DANCE PARTY - Steinbeck Stage

** $3 Admission fee @ Door **

Livestock Barns Close

10:00 P.M.
Buildings Close

Admission Gates Close, No Re-Entry

Midnight

Carnival Closes

Daily on Grounds
The Great American Petting Zoo, FREE Trackless Train, Shawn Greer - Strolling Magic,

Troy Shankles - Chainsaw Sculptures, Jules Ross - Physical Comedy & Fritter

Sunday, May 18, 2008

8:00 A.M.

Salinas Valley Fair Sunday Service - Rava Arena

10:00 A.M.

FFA Novice Round Robin Showmanship Contest

4-H Junior Round Robin Showmanship Contest

followed by 4-H Senior Round Robin & FFA Senior Round Robin Showmanship

10:00 A.M.
Gates Open

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

11:00 P.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

4-H & FFA Chicken or Duck Costume Contest - Rava Arena

11:30 A.M.

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic - Grounds

12:00 P.M.
CARNIVAL OPENS

Jules Ross, Physical Comedy

Chainsaw Sculpture - Grounds

12:30 P.M.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Family Area

1:00 P.M.

Jaripeo  - Arena

2:00 P.M.
SUPER FIESTA Hispanic Concert- Steinbeck Stage

Acts will be announced at a later date

2:00 P.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

Chainsaw Sculpture - grounds

2:30 P.M.

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic - Grounds

3:00 P.M.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Family Area

4:00 P.M.

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic - Grounds

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

5:00 P.M.
Let's Pretend Wild West Show- Family Area

5:30 P.M.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull -  Family Area

Shawn Greer Strolling Magic

6:00 P.M.
FIESTA DANCE - Expo Building

** $15 Admission fee @ Door **

Chainsaw Sculptures - Grounds

7:00 P.M.
Karaoke With Freddie Perez - Family Area

Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

8:00 P.M.
Buildings Close

Admission Gates Close - NO Re-Entry

8:30 P.M.

Guitar Hero with Freddie Perez- Family Area

Sponsored by 1st Capital Bank

Midnight

Carnival Closes

Daily on Grounds

The Great American Petting Zoo, FREE Trackless Train, Shawn Greer - Strolling Magic,

Troy Shankles - Chainsaw Sculptures, Jules Ross - Physical Comedy & Fritter

NOTE: All acts & attractions subject to change without notice