FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For further information contact: Clark County Fair - PR Jim Beriault, (503) 740-4869 cell (media only use) [email protected] FAIR FACT SHEET The 150th Anniversary of the Clark County Fair is coming up! Summer’s Best Party is celebrating Farm, Fun and Family Traditions this August

(2018) RIDGEFIELD, Wash. – The 150th Anniversary of the Clark County Fair is set for Aug. 3 through 12, and the Clark County Fair Association has created a marvelous lineup of thrilling features including DockDogs®, Cowboy Boot Camp, Brad’s World Reptiles and Sandscapes! And, get all the carnival rides, fantastic fair food, family fun and adorable animals you can see in one day! Plus – don’t miss the 150th Anniversary Parade happening opening day (August 3rd) at 1:50 p.m., the parade goes right up the midway, so get a great spot to watch! Visit the Clark County Fair website for updates and all the schedules: www.clarkcofair.com.

Be sure to purchase your Clark County Fair discount tickets online at clarkcofair.com to save money or find the list of consignment ticket locations with participating SW Washington Fred Meyer stores, People’s Community Federal Credit Union branches, and Wilco Farm Stores. To buy reserved VIP seats for the Your Party Center Grandstand Concert Series featuring Gary Allan, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Grand Funk Railroad or Granger Smith go to clarkcofair.com – you can also sit for FREE in the Grandstands during the concerts!

Get ready for motorsports action at the ERS Grandstand, and, the Kid’s Park will be filled with plenty of fun activities and contests aplenty. The Columbian Community Stage will feature free around-the-clock entertainment – including the Washington State Fiddle Championships starting Saturday, August 4th, with finals on Sunday, August 5th. The Clark County Fair is proud to welcome back Butler Amusements and Summer’s Best Carnival supported by CW32. And let’s not forget ALL the cows, horses, goats, llamas, sheep, chickens and so much more! Go to the clarkcofair.com website for all the information, including schedules, entertainment, exhibits and grandstand events.

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2018 CLARK COUNTY FAIR - HOURS:

Friday, Aug. 3 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Fred Meyer Free Pancake Breakfast – Friday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast ends promptly at 11 a.m. (free entry ends at noon, no exceptions). Valid only with Free Entry Voucher available at SW Washington Fred Meyer locations for a limited time and while supplies last.) Saturday, Aug. 4 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. – Thurs., Aug. 5 thru 9 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

ADMISSION & DISCOUNTS Remember to buy your tickets early and save! Advance discount tickets and packages are available online or visit the fair website to find the list of consignment ticket locations, including participating Fred Meyer stores (in Clark County), People’s Community Federal Credit Union branches and Wilco Farm Stores. ALL DISCOUNT PRICING ENDS AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS, Thursday, Aug. 2 with all consignment locations (hours may vary per location) and end of day (Aug. 2) ONLINE (a surcharge applies to online orders). To purchase advance sales tickets to the Fair and ride wristbands go to www.clarkcofair.com

• $9 in advance for adults and $11.25 regular price • $7 in advance for seniors 62+ and $9.25 regular price • $6 in advance for children 7-12 and $8.25 regular price, Children 6 and under are free! • $6 Parking [cash only at gate] (not available in advance online or at consignment locations)

MORE SAVINGS! • Carnival All-Day Ride Wristband - $30 if purchased in advance by Aug. 2. Regular price - $35. • Summer Sizzle Pack - $79 - Two Adult Admissions, Two Youth Admissions (7-12), Two All-Day Ride Wristbands – available online (only) until Aug. 2.

YOUR PARTY CENTER CONCERT SERIES The Clark County Fair has the musical artists you want with the sounds of classic rock and kicking country - all live at the ERS Grandstand! We are offering FOUR incredible concerts for four great nights of music all part of the Your Party Center Concert Series! Grandstand concerts are free with your paid Fair admission and close-to-stage VIP reserved seating is available for $20 - $30 (includes Fair admission and reserved seats) at www.clarkcofair.com.

Concerts at the ERS Grandstand include:

Friday, Aug. 3 GARY ALLAN – (VIP SOLD OUT) 7 p.m. Free seating in grandstand available w/paid admission.

Saturday, Aug. 4 PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO (VIP SOLD OUT) – 7 p.m. Free seating in grandstand w/paid admission

Sunday, Aug. 5 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD – 7 p.m. Free seating w/paid admission, $20 - $30 Reserved VIP still available.

Monday, Aug. 6 GRANGER SMITH – 7 p.m. Free seating in grandstand w/paid admission, $20 - $30 Reserved VIP still available.

MORE ERS GRANDSTAND ACTION AT THE FAIR Here comes all the heart-thumping action you can handle! The Clark County Fair has your fun planned-out at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand. We have great entertainment, thrills and spills – all free with your paid Fair admission. Take a look:

Tuesday, Aug. 7 Mutton Bustin’ at 2 p.m. and Bull Riding at 7 p.m. (Mutton Bustin’ finals occur during the 7 p.m. event) Buckle-up for some rodeo action as bull riding takes center stage inside the ERS Grandstand! See some of the top riders in the Northwest compete. Plus, the kids won’t be outdone with Mutton Bustin! Wednesday, Aug. 8 Freestyle Motocross – Watch the big air happen at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Great ready for some of the biggest motocross shows ever at the Clark County Fair! See the stunt team throw down some of the wildest tricks imaginable, including backflips, whips, superman seat grabs and more!

Thursday, Aug. 9 Demolition Derby – Catch the smashing and crashing at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Always a crowd favorite, WGAS Motorsports Entertainment is creating a card with amazing cars, drivers and even motorhome demo derby! Expect a messy day filled with mayhem and amazing crashing!

Friday, Aug. 10 & Saturday, Aug 11 Tuff Trucks – See some wild rides at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuff Truck Racing is always a crowd favorite. Tuff Trucks is when trucks (or SUVs) race one at a time over a track of bumps and jumps (and even a mud pit), and the fastest time around the course wins! This is always an action-packed event filled with highflying thrills and spectacular spills!

Sunday, Aug. 12 Monster Trucks – Will pound the ground at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. WGAS Motorsports Entertainment will be bringing back another huge line of up Monster Trucks for the Clark County Fair. See these trucks: Wild Flower, Playing 4 Keeps, Time Fly’s, Enforcer, T Max, Maniac and the Wolf Pack Trucks - Alfa Dog, Omega and Beta!

MAIN FEATURES FOR THE 2018 CLARK COUNTY FAIR!

Brad’s World Reptiles returns to the Clark County Fair! Their passion for education and the natural world comes alive in an all-new exhibit at the Fair. They have made it their goal to provide the opportunity for others to learn about, view some of the most beautiful animals on our planet. See unique and mysterious, reptiles, amphibians, and other fabulous animals that raise both hairs and curiosities. It is through Brad’s interest and devotion that brings exhibits and programs that offer an unusual and memorable educational experience by making it a fun, entertaining and an interactive adventure! This exhibit is sponsored by Les Schwab!

Witness the amazing Sandscapes! Watch as an enormous sandcastle and other whimsical creations are built right before your eyes! These masters of the sand, will be building during the run of the fair, so be sure to come back over and over to see their progress! This exhibit is sponsored by Les Schwab!

Cowboy Boot Camp is a completely self-contained Wild West Town! This area is dressed up like a small town, with hands-on activity stations galore for kids! Once inside you can pan for gold, milk a cow, try out a game of horseshoes, learn to lasso and even make a scarecrow and so much more. Want to dress up like a cowboy or cowgirl? We’ve got you covered! Plus, there will be face painting, crafts and even a cowboy campout. Get over to this exciting feature and whoop it up!

DockDogs makes a splash! DockDogs® The World’s Premier Canine Aquatics Competition is set to return to the Clark County Fair! If you’ve never seen a “Big Air” competition this is your chance to see one of the most popular pooch/human sports in the world today. Best of all, anyone can enter! To register, go to www.DockDogs.com. This SW Washington-sanctioned event is part of the National Sportsmen’s Series. DockDogs was established in 2000 to promote a nationally recognized competitive aquatic-based sport with the rules of track-and-field long jump … but for dogs. The Clark County Fair has been chosen to host a qualifier for DockDogs again this year and dozens are expected to enter. Here’s how it works: You must register your dog through www.DockDogs.com, and pay the entrance fee. There are three events you can enter: Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve. Each registered dog is assigned a time slot on a specific day, and you must enter through the BLUE GATE only at the Clark County Fair. At competition time, the dog must run down a 40-foot long dock and leap (long jump) into the pool or compete in the Vertical or Retrieve events. The judges measure the distance or height and the top finishers receive prizes, a national ranking and even a possible invitation to the DockDogs National Championship Series! DockDogs is sponsored by KGW.

The United States Army is coming to the Fair! The Army will have a semi-trailer with amazing interactive experiences on board, like a virtual reality parachute and helicopter simulator! And, they also will have a spin- the-wheel game for kids of all ages and a pull-up bar challenge and push up contest for the older kids. Of course the Army will be handing out lots of fun prizes and giveaways, like t-shirts, lanyards, water bottles and more!

STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE FEATURES TO SEE The Clark County Fair is known for its fun midway, strolling acts and crazy antics and fun features and this year will be no different! Back for their second year, Washington State Fiddle Championships being held at the Fair! See the best of the best in the fine art of fiddle playing this Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Jerry Harris Master Hypnotist will be on Columbian Community Stage nightly getting you to dance like a chicken, fall asleep at will, and act silly in front of hundreds! See Penelope the Clown as she delights children with a combination of juggling, magic, and audience participation. Children and adults alike will laugh along with her as she leads the crowd in interactive performances.

Witness Eric Haines, the One-Man Band! Eric creates a classic one-man band experience with bass drum, banjo, bells and whistles everywhere. Just listen for Eric – you’ll find him along the midway! And meet Paul Isaak – Master Juggler! From the moment that Paul steps on to the stage get ready for a rollercoaster of juggling zaniness! See him juggle flaming torches, machetes, and just about anything he can find!

See Adam the Great (our resident magician and comedian) as he thrills and amazes from stage and midway daily! Don’t miss Jest In Time performing their sensational juggling, unicycle and stilt-walking performances throughout the day, plus visit the Family Fun Stage inside the Kid’s Park!

You’ll also see everyone’s favorite strolling ensemble, The Harbor Patrol Jazz Band! These gentlemen have been an enduring entertainment fixture at the Fair for the past 24 years. You can hear the Harbor Patrol Jazz Band performing daily!

MAIN HALL MARKETPLACE The Clark County Exhibition Hall Marketplace, sponsored by Mattress Firm will be open, air-conditioned and filled with great exhibits, vendors, and bargains galore and shopping for the whole family to enjoy. Each year, dozens and dozens of retailers and organizations participate in this fantastic marketplace, plus see the 150th Anniversary Quilting Contest too!

• Visit the Commercial Vendors Marketplace – featuring the latest in kitchen gadgets, clothing, garden implements, home improvement products, and just about any product and service you can imagine. • See Community & Still Exhibits – hobbies, crafts, foods, floral, photography displays, quilting, food preservation, baking and 4-H exhibits. • See the latest in equipment, implements and high-tech gadgets!

ROYALTY REIGNS FOR 2018 Our 2018 Riverview Community Bank Clark County Equestrian Fair Court will be on-site during the run of the Clark County Fair. Be sure to say hello to our official ambassadors and get a picture! Also, on Sunday, Aug. 12, we name our 2019 court. If you’ve ever been interested in this process, be sure to come by and watch!

Queen Taylre attends Battle Ground High School and is the 16 year old daughter of Kirsten and Vince Byford of Amboy. Taylre highly values her education and gives her greatest efforts toward learning. She has maintained a 3.5 GPA through her high school years. Taylre is a member of the Clark County Saddle Club, 4-H, the Battle Ground High School Equestrian Team and the American Quarter Horse Association. She participates in Future Farmers of America, Washington High School Equestrian Team, livestock shows and Youth Efforts Against Hunger. In the future Taylre plans to attend a four-year university to study veterinary medicine, specializing in large animals. She will be riding Spy On Kola, her 11-year-old Quarter Horse.

Princess Korrie from Camas is the 17-year-old daughter of Dave and Cheryl MacIntyre. Korrie attends Camas High School where she is the President of the Camas High School Sports Medicine Club. She also was a participant in the Washington Career and Technical Sports Medicine Association Competition. Korrie is a member and team captain of the Camas High Schools’ Equestrian Team, a member of the American Paint Horse Association and a 4-H member. Besides riding horses, Korrie enjoys skiing, hiking, and volunteering. Korrie plans to attend a four year university to complete a pre-physical therapy program before moving on to a doctorate in Physical Therapy. Korrie will be riding her 10-year-old Paint, CPR Mr. Shameful.

Princess Hallye is the 16-year-old daughter of Vince and Kirsten Byford of Amboy. Hallye attends Battle Ground High School where she has been on the Academic Honor Roll, and CASEE an agricultural STEM school. Hallye is involved with the Battle Ground High School Equestrian Team, and is a member of 4H, Clark County Saddle Club and the American Paint Horse Association. In her spare time, Hallye enjoys hiking, and being outdoors. She loves all her animals and putting her time into them to get them ready for what she is doing. Hallye plans to attend a four-year university and pursue a degree in the medical field. She will be riding TOF Gothic Knight, a 14-year-old Paint.

FUN AT THE BEE BARN! Be sure to stop by the Bee Barn to learn about our important pollinators and makers of honey. You can also meet the 2018 American Honey Queen, Kayla Fusselman. Kayla is the daughter of Brian and Diane Fusselman of Kempton, PA. She is a graduate of Kutztown University, where she earned bachelor’s degree in art education. Kayla serves as the spokesperson on behalf of the American Beekeeping Federation.

FUN IN THE COUNTRY What’s a County Fair without hundreds of animals, blue ribbons and apple pies? For many, the real reason to visit the Clark County Fair is to see all kinds of great projects produced by local kids. • Head, Heart, Hands and Health are the four H's in 4-H, and they are the four values on display during the run of the Clark County Fair through fun and engaging programs and activities. Look for science displays, breeding programs, kitchen activities, animal judging contests and plenty of great activities. • The National FFA Organization shows their stuff with a variety of animal programs and projects.

TAKE A RIDE, GET A RIDE! Visit the Clark County Fair Carnival produced by Butler Amusements! As always, there will be dozens of exhilarating rides throughout the fairgrounds and, of course, no trip to the Fair is complete without a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel. Go to www.clarkcofair.com for a complete listing of rides and ride requirements. New Rides at the Carnival for 2018: Monkey Maze Funhouse: Kids will delight in this jungle themed funhouse. It is full of tricks and thrills to keep them coming back to navigate the maze of mirrors, air tricks and spiral slide. The world-class Super Shot Drop Tower will be at the Fair! This 90 foot tower takes 12 people to the top and is released in an accelerated free-fall where riders experience G-Forces in excess of 3½ times normal!

People’s Community Federal Credit Union wants you to feel free to drop your shopping treasure or carnival winnings by their package-handling booth located inside the Marketplace Lobby. Our friends at People’s also ask you to consider taking public transportation this year to the Fair and to be eco-responsible. Save money when you take C-TRAN! The round-trip fare is free from the (5) main transfer stations, and get a $1 discount off full-price Fair Gate Admission when you present your bus transfer coupon at the Fair ticket booth. Beginning Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 12, C-TRAN provides shuttle service to the Clark County Fair from the following locations. Please visit https://www.c-tran.com for up-to-date schedules!

ü 99th Street Transit Center at Stockford Village Check schedule for service times ü Fisher’s Landing Transit Center Check schedule for service times ü Battle Ground-north of Community Center Check schedule for service times ü Ridgefield and La Center Park & Rides Check schedule for service times ü Vancouver Mall (upper lot, by JC Penney) Check schedule for service times

The last bus departs the Fairgrounds at 11:00 p.m., each evening. Be sure to visit the C-TRAN website at www.c-tran.com for Fair shuttle schedules and any changes.

SPECIAL EVENT DAYS and SPONSORS

Friday, Aug. 3 Opening Day – It’s Fred Meyer Day. Free Fred Meyer Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come early! Breakfast service will absolutely END at 11 a.m. regardless of line. Free Entry Voucher (available at SW Washington Fred Meyer locations for a limited time). Free admission until noon with voucher – no exceptions.

Saturday, Aug 4 Advertising Partner - Department of Imagination – the Washington Lottery, on site for one day only! Sunday, Aug 5 Sponsored by C-Tran and the Clark College Penguins

Monday, Aug. 6 Family Day –- with Les Schwab. Admission $6.25 for kids ages 7 to 12; kids 6 and under are free. Tuesday, Aug. 7 Military Appreciation Day – sponsored by Star Rentals and K103FM - Gate admission price $7.25 per person for current and past military. MUST show identification. Uniformed Service Members are admitted FREE! Wednesday, Aug. 8 Prime of Your Life Day – sponsored by Humana and KPAM will feature special events and stage acts. Senior admission is $7.25 (62 years of age and older) Thursday, Aug. 9 Kids’ Day – sponsored by Vancouver Mall! Admission $6.25 for kids ages 7 to 12 – kids 6 and under are free! Friday, Aug. 10 Sponsored by Coca Cola. Saturday, Aug. 11 Sponsored by People’s Community Credit Union. Sunday, Aug. 12 Sponsored by People’s Community Credit Union and Gaynor’s Automotive.

FAMILY FUN AT THE FAIR! There’s plenty to do for kids of all ages – so be sure to bring everyone! Bring the kids to the Kid’s Park and the Family Fun Stage presented by Fred Meyer and Vancouver Mall or the Columbian Community Stage for activities and contests. Stage schedules are available at www.clarkcofair.com.

CONTESTS ON THE COLUMBIAN COMMUNITY STAGE

Signing up for a contest is easy – visit www.ClarkCoFair.com for rules, regulations, dates and times, and some contests you sign up for at the event! Get all the details on our contest page.

Watermelon Eating — The object of this contest is to eat half of a watermelon without using your hands. The contestant to clear the “pink” of the watermelon down to the rind wins!

Hot Dog Eating — Come with an empty stomach and see who will win the title of Hot Dog Eating Champ!

Cheeseburger Eating Contest – Ready, set and go! The first team of four that eats 10 cheeseburgers is the winner!

Pie Eating Contest — The object of this contest is to eat a single pie as fast as possible without using your hands. The contestant who finishes their pie first, within the allotted time, will be the winner.

What can you win? Winners get bragging rights (of course), and gift packages worth over $300!

MORE CONTESTS TO ENTER

Pretty Baby Contest – Is your baby the prettiest baby in Clark County? Enter your baby up to 18 months old in this contest to find out!

Diaper Derby – The Diaper Derby is a fun filled event for crawling children under the age of 16 months.

Toddler Trot – How fast can your tot trot? There will be several rounds of races for toddlers ages 1-4. Finalists compete for a grand prize!

PASSPORT TO FUN

Passport to Fun is a family favorite at the Clark County Fair. Sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Clark/Cowlitz Farm Bureau and designed for children ages 2-12 years of age.

Activity categories include hands-on guessing games and lots of fun facts and information about agriculture, animals and so much more! Ten stamps and you are entered into a grand prize drawing.

Just look for the “Play Passport To Fun Here” Signs to begin the adventure.

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