2008 Contests & Promotions

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 Wine Challenge

Entry Guidlines & Entry Form (PDF Download 580 Kb) Print Page 7 for the Entry Form

The Monterey County Fair is dedicated to showcasing all of Monterey County’s commodities including the growing viticulture and enology industry in our county.

We will be holding our annual Monterey County Fair Wine Challenge on Saturday, June 21, 2008.

Each wine will be judged by a panel of judges at a private tasting. The Gold Medal winners will go on to our Wine Pairing which is open to the public. All wines will be showcased and on display throughout the duration of the fair in our Ag Building.

To participate please read the Entry Guidlines & Entry Form and send us your completed form with your entry fees. The deadline for entries is June 1, 2008.

Should you have any questions, please call Lauren Heath at the Fair Office at 831-372-5863 extension 303 or e-mail at Lauren@montereycountyfair.com.


 Poster Coloring Contest

Entry Form & Coloring Poster (PDF Download 1.1 Mb)

Winners in each age group will receive a family fun pack: 2 adult tickets, 2 youth tickets and 36 ride coupons along with a complimentary parking pass! 10 runner up winners in EACH category will win 2 tickets to the fair!

AGE CATEGORIES
1. Up to 6 years old
2. 7 - 9 years old
3. 10 - 12 years old
4. 13 and up


 Reading & Riding - Read Books for Carnival Rides

Entry Form Coming Soon


The Monterey County Fair is offering a special reward to Monterey County kids who read extra books during the months of June and July. This is a great opportunity to get that required summer reading done and earn a reward at the same time!

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
Every student that sends in a completed entry form with parent signature will receive a ribbon and two free carnival ride tickets to be used at the Monterey County Fair, August 12-17, 2008.

AGE CATEGORIES
1. 1st - 2nd grade: 3 books*
2. 3rd - 4th grade: 4 books
3. 5th - 6th grade: 5 books
* 1st - 2nd grade can read picture books. All other grades must read chapter books.

RULES
1. Fill out and return signed entry form to: Monterey County Fair, 2007 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA 93940.
2. Deadline for entries: Friday, August 1, 2008.


 Daily Contests

* Following are located in the Adult Home Arts Building
*All require pre entry and Entry Fee of $1.00
* Entries received starting 1 (one) hour before the beginning of contest, entry will get
 contestant in free at Gate 3
*Recipes must be submitted with entry
* Contestants must be present to win

Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m.
-- Country Kitchen Cookie Contest --
  • 1 dozen of 2 different types of cookies

  • Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
    -- Diabetic Delights - Low Sugar or No Sugar desserts --

    Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. - “Too Much Chocolate Night”
    -- Nobody Makes Better Fudge --
  • 10 – 12 pieces (at least ˝ pound) of your best homemade fudge

  • -- Chocolate Decadence --
  • Your Favorite sinfully delicious homemade chocolate dessert of any kind

  • Friday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m.
    -- Best Apple Pie Contest --
  • One 8” to 9” homemade apple pie

  • Saturday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m.
    -- Better Than Betty’s Cake --
  • Any kind of homemade cake

  • Sunday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m.
    -- Salsa Contest --
  • One cup of freshly made unprocessed Mexican Style Salsa to be used for dipping