KING CITY, CA – Salinas Valley Fair CEO TJ Plew reported this week that nearly 30,000 people came out to celebrate the 75th annual Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19, in King City, despite the unseasonably cool weather and scattered rain showers throughout the weekend. As it was reported early this week, the area’s agricultural and business community was on hand to support 4-H and FFA members at the Junior Livestock Auction that grossed an impressive 2.2 million dollars. This year’s auction supported youth from 5 counties and raised funds for local causes. Notable sales at the auction include the sale of two market steers raised by Brooke and Maddison Mullins of Chualar 4H. Each of the 1200 pound steers sold for $26/lb with the Mullins sisters donating proceeds to the fund to “Save JT” who was born with Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency (TPI). Buyers also showed support for Paul Padilla off King City FFA. Paul’s market goat sold for $100/lb with proceeds of the sale going towards the King City High School life skills class. Finally, several pitched in to raise $108,000 for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation with the sale of Ivan Trujillo’s 78 pound market goat for a record $1,384.62/lb. Local winners at the Market Livestock Show include first year 4-H member Jazmin Loa of King City Blue Ribbon 4-H winning the Grand Champion Market Hog and Jack Lindley off Chualar 4-H repeating as the winner of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog. Tessa Rava of King City Rural 4-H won Grand Champion Replacement Heifer while local woman, Rachel Wilkins of Lockwood 4-H raised the 4-H Champion Rabbit Meat Pen. There was something for everyone during the fair’s four day run. “The Farmer 500” featured amateur drivers from all over the valley and was won by Josh Roberts earning him the title of “Fastest Farmer in the Salinas Valley”, while the amateur talent contest wowed audiences at the Steinbeck Stage and paid out $3200 in prize money. Truck pulls returned to the fair on Friday night and kept the audience entertained well into the evening as 48 trucks vied for the title of “baddest” 4x4 vehicle. Saturday was the day most affected by the rains. “Historically, Saturday is our biggest day for food, carnival and admission sales”, said CEO Plew. “Our attendance for the day was down 45% which will affect the fair’s bottom line for the year”. Despite the wet weather, the fair remained open with bull riding in the arena and a concert on the Steinbeck Stage. “Our tickets read rain or shine so we made sure we stayed open,” Plew, said. She went on to say the fair gave away over 200 rain ponchos to guests that chose to stay at the fair through the rain. Planning for the 76th Salinas Valley Fair scheduled for May 14-17, 2020 in King City is already underway! Fair competition results and more information contact the Salinas Valley Fair at 831-385-3243 or go to the website www.SalinasValleyFair.com.
KING CITY, CA – Salinas Valley Fair CEO TJ Plew reported this week that nearly 30,000 people came out to celebrate the 75th annual Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19, in King City, despite the unseasonably cool weather and scattered rain showers throughout the weekend. As it was reported early this week, the area’s agricultural and business community was on hand to support 4-H and FFA members at the Junior Livestock Auction that grossed an impressive 2.2 million dollars. This year’s auction supported youth from 5 counties and raised funds for local causes. Notable sales at the auction include the sale of two market steers raised by Brooke and Maddison Mullins of Chualar 4H. Each of the 1200 pound steers sold for $26/lb with the Mullins sisters donating proceeds to the fund to “Save JT” who was born with Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency (TPI). Buyers also showed support for Paul Padilla off King City FFA. Paul’s market goat sold for $100/lb with proceeds of the sale going towards the King City High School life skills class. Finally, several pitched in to raise $108,000 for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation with the sale of Ivan Trujillo’s 78 pound market goat for a record $1,384.62/lb. Local winners at the Market Livestock Show include first year 4-H member Jazmin Loa of King City Blue Ribbon 4-H winning the Grand Champion Market Hog and Jack Lindley off Chualar 4-H repeating as the winner of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog. Tessa Rava of King City Rural 4-H won Grand Champion Replacement Heifer while local woman, Rachel Wilkins of Lockwood 4-H raised the 4-H Champion Rabbit Meat Pen. There was something for everyone during the fair’s four day run. “The Farmer 500” featured amateur drivers from all over the valley and was won by Josh Roberts earning him the title of “Fastest Farmer in the Salinas Valley”, while the amateur talent contest wowed audiences at the Steinbeck Stage and paid out $3200 in prize money. Truck pulls returned to the fair on Friday night and kept the audience entertained well into the evening as 48 trucks vied for the title of “baddest” 4x4 vehicle. Saturday was the day most affected by the rains. “Historically, Saturday is our biggest day for food, carnival and admission sales”, said CEO Plew. “Our attendance for the day was down 45% which will affect the fair’s bottom line for the year”. Despite the wet weather, the fair remained open with bull riding in the arena and a concert on the Steinbeck Stage. “Our tickets read rain or shine so we made sure we stayed open,” Plew, said. She went on to say the fair gave away over 200 rain ponchos to guests that chose to stay at the fair through the rain. Planning for the 76th Salinas Valley Fair scheduled for May 14-17, 2020 in King City is already underway! Fair competition results and more information contact the Salinas Valley Fair at 831-385-3243 or go to the website www.SalinasValleyFair.com.
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