Prepare for fair

The Yuma County Fair opens today, and admission is only $1.
 
With the cost of admission, fairgoers can see all the entertainment, including a magician, the sea lion encounter, a hypnotist and the agricultural exhibits.
 
The fair officially opens at 3 p.m. today.
 
As they have in the past, the Yuma County Sheriff's Office will have a "large amount" of deputies and volunteers manning the fairgrounds all week during the Yuma County Fair, which begins on Tuesday.
 
"Our goal is to keep things safe so everyone can have a good time," said Capt. Eben Bratcher of the Yuma County Sheriff's Office.
 
"We will have a very visible presence."
 
Bratcher said the sheriff's office is hired by the fair each year to provide security inside the fairgrounds and YPD will be handling security and traffic issues in the parking lot and the roads around the fair.
 
Deputies will be on foot patrolling the midway, providing security at both gates of the beer garden to check identification and stop disturbances and at the commercial and theater buildings.
 
The sheriff's posse will also be patrolling the parking lot on horseback.
 
Bratcher added the sheriff's office has also contacted other law enforcement agencies from to provide assistance such as  the Yuma County Probation Department and the state gang task force.
 
In addition to metal detectors at every entrance, no weapons will be allowed and fairgoers will not be allowed to wear any gang attire.
 
For more information about the fair, visit www.yumafair.com.

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GRANDSTAND AREAS

All Creatures Petting Zoo

Great American Pony Rides

Demolition Derby - Sponsored by Zeller’s - Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Lucha Libre - World Power Wrestling - Thursday - 7:00 P.M.

Tiny Tots Carnival Area with 8 - 10 Kiddie Rides

4-H and FFA Horse Show - Friday

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Tyzen - Hypnotist - Daily

Sea Lion Encounters - Daily

The Doo Wah Riders-Country Western- Tuesday - Thursday

The 60’s Summer of Love-Rock and Roll - Friday - Sunday

GUIDO’S CHILDREN STAGE

Lanky the Clown-Daily

Mother Goose-Agri Magic-Daily

Matt the Maverick-Magician-Daily

The Procrastinators-Urban Percussion-Wednesday-Sunday

Jeremy the Juggler-Thursday-Sunday

STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT

Lanky the Clown - Daily

Mother Goose - Daily

Matt the Maverick- Magician - Daily

Skip Banks The Balloon Man Show - Daily

The Procrastinators - Urban Percussion - Wednesday - Sunday

Jeremy the Juggler - Thursday - Sunday

Kid’s Town America - Daily -Between 4-H and FFA Buildings

AG Venture - Daily - Between 4-H and FFA Buildings

THEATRE BUILDING

Discovering Science Activity Center

15 all hands on activities and 10 all interactive activities.

Open Daily - Noon to 10:00 P.M., Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Show
times listed daily.

LIVESTOCK AREA

Livestock Shows and Auction * Round Robin

ATM LOCATIONS

Theatre Building and Information Booth

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR TUESDAY - MARCH 31

8:00 a.m     Judge Swine Showmanship - (Ring 1)        
Judge Market Lamb Showmanship - (Ring 2)    
12:00 p.m.     Cavy Breed Judging and Showmanship - (Rabbit Bldg.)    
1:00 p.m.     Judge FFA Exhibits, Ag Mechanics, Crops and Horticulture    
Judge Market Goats and Pen of 3 - (Ring2)    
3:00 p.m.     FAIR OFFICIALLY OPENS - $1.00 ADMISSION    
3:30 p.m.     Tortilla Toss Contest -Lanky - (Guido’s Stage)    
4:00 p.m.     Mother Goose-Agri Magic - (Guido’s Stage)    
5:00 p.m.     Sea Lion Encounters - (Main Stage)        
Discovering Science Show - (Theatre Bldg)        
Bubble Gum Contest - Lanky - (Guido’s Stage)    
5:30p.m.     Matt the Maverick - Magician - (Guido’s Stage)    
6:00 p.m.     The Doo Wah Riders - Country Music - (Main Stage)    
Mother Goose - Agri Magic - (Guido’s Stage)    
6:30 p.m.     Bean Spitting - Lanky - (Guido’s Stage)    
7:00 p.m.     TYZEN - Hypnotist - (Main Stage)        
Discovering Science Show - (Theatre Bldg)    
7:30 p.m.     Matt The Maverick -  Magic Show - (Guido’s Stage)    
8:00 p.m.     Sea Lion Encounters - (Main Stage)    
8:30 p.m.     Lanky the Clown Show - (Guido’s Stage)    
9:00 p.m.     Discovering Science Show - (Theatre Bldg.)    
The Doo Wah Riders - Country Music - (Main Stage)    
9:30 p.m.     Matt The Maverick - Magician - (Guido’s Stage)    
10:00 p.m.     TYZEN - Hypnotist - (Main Stage)

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