Amador County - The Amador County Fair Board of Directors on Friday released the official theme for the 2009 Fair, which is the 71st annual event. The July 23rd to 26th Fair theme will be “A Grape Time to Hukilau (hoo kee lau').” Amador County Fair Board President, Janice Howard said Friday that flower leis, hula skirts and fun will set the mood, as well as recognize Amador grape growers and wine makers. Howard said organizers “are all very excited about this year’s theme” and she can’t wait to see the decorations and ideas exhibitors, staff and community will come up with for this year’s fair. Sherrie Elliot, Amador County Fair office manager said organizers always look for a fun theme that staff can decorate around, that they can create contests for, and that can be included entertainment and “keep things fresh for fair visitors to enjoy.” In choosing the theme, the board appreciated the meaning of a Hukilau as a way of fishing invented by the ancient Hawaiians. A Hukilau is also known to local Hawaiians as a festive beach gathering. Howard said in that same spirit of working together and sharing the bounty, the Amador County Fair community works together to raise funds for community service groups including local 4-H and FFA Chapters, Jackson Lions Club, Jackson and Plymouth Foothills Rotary, and many other civic minded organizations. Story by Jim Reece (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Tuesday, 04 November 2008 01:31
Next Year's Fair Theme Announced
Amador County - The Amador County Fair Board of Directors on Friday released the official theme for the 2009 Fair, which is the 71st annual event. The July 23rd to 26th Fair theme will be “A Grape Time to Hukilau (hoo kee lau').” Amador County Fair Board President, Janice Howard said Friday that flower leis, hula skirts and fun will set the mood, as well as recognize Amador grape growers and wine makers. Howard said organizers “are all very excited about this year’s theme” and she can’t wait to see the decorations and ideas exhibitors, staff and community will come up with for this year’s fair. Sherrie Elliot, Amador County Fair office manager said organizers always look for a fun theme that staff can decorate around, that they can create contests for, and that can be included entertainment and “keep things fresh for fair visitors to enjoy.” In choosing the theme, the board appreciated the meaning of a Hukilau as a way of fishing invented by the ancient Hawaiians. A Hukilau is also known to local Hawaiians as a festive beach gathering. Howard said in that same spirit of working together and sharing the bounty, the Amador County Fair community works together to raise funds for community service groups including local 4-H and FFA Chapters, Jackson Lions Club, Jackson and Plymouth Foothills Rotary, and many other civic minded organizations. Story by Jim Reece (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
