Cowboys & Carousels the theme of this year's El Dorado County Fair

Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 3:37pm
Event Date: 
June 16, 2016 (All day)
Life isn’t always candy, cowboy boots and horses, but it should be.

With only an interruption during World War II, the El Dorado County Fair has been going strong since 1859. The 2016 fair will be held June 16-19, 2016 at the fairgrounds in Placerville.

South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember Tom Davis, a long time board member of the fair, is this year's Board President.

There will be a carnival, livestock competition, wine competition, exhibits, food, music and more. For a Fair Shuttle Guide, click here.

Special days and tickets:

Gold Discovery Pass (Pre-Sale Only)
Four one-day passes plus 40 Carnival Tickets - valid any day of the Fair - $45

Father's Day Package for June 19 (Pre-Sale Only)
Valid Sunday only Noon - 10 pm - $35 ($77 Value)
Includes Father's Day T-shirt, one general, one youth admission ticket, and one unlimited ride wristband.
Fathers wearing this year's Father's Day t-shirt get in free on Sunday!

Four Day Passes (Pre-Sale Only)
General Admission (13+ yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $20
Senior Admission (60+ yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $16
Junior Admission (7-12 yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $16

NEW! Golden Ticket 4-Day Carnival Ride Wristband (Pre-Sale Only)
Good for unlimited rides all four days of the fair from noon-close. - $70
32oz drink included with a souvenir glass that may be refilled unlimited times for $2 per refill. Ticket is non-transferable. A wristband will be issued and may only be used by ONE person. Four days of wristbands during Fair is $120. That's a savings of $50 plus a bonus refillable soda deal!

Carnival Ride Wristband
Good for one Unlimited Ride Carnival Wristband any one day from noon-close
$20 pre-sale - $30 during fair

Carnival Ride Tickets
20 Carnival Ride Tickets to be used any day
$10 pre-sale - $20 during fair
Each ride requires 3-5 tickets except 6 for the Zipper

Children must be 3 years old or at least 36” tall to ride mechanical carnival rides. Exception: Carousel (parents may ride carousel with children under 3 and under 36” and no ticket for parent is needed). Carnival Ride Limits: Access to some carnival rides may be denied for safety reasons for visitors with physical disabilities such as casts.

Special Days and Hours

Thursday
Senior Day and Kid's Day
60 & over and 12 & Under - FREE until 6:30 pm
Gates Open Noon – 11 pm
Carnival Open Noon – Midnight
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm

Friday
Teen Day
Mutton Bustin' at 6:30 pm and Humpz & Hornz BullFest at 8:00 pm in the Grandstands
13-19 years old get in FREE until 4 pm and stay until midnight!
Teens get $5 OFF carnival wristbands. Ride noon to midnight
(Get coupon at gate with School ID) Must purchase by 4 pm
Gates Open Noon – 11 pm
Carnival Open Noon – Midnight
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm

Saturday
Livestock Auction
Hometown Track Challenge at 6:00 pm in the Grandstands
Gates Open 10 am – 11 pm
Carnival Open Noon – Midnight
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm

Sunday
Father's Day
John M. Studebaker International Wheelbarrow Races begins at 5 pm in the Grandstands
Gates Open Noon – 10 pm
Carnival Open Noon – 10 pm
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm