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Desert Empire Fair

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  •  Desert Empire Fair
October 20 - 23, 2011
 
The Ridgecrest Fairgrounds will bring four fun days of non-stop entertainment, great shopping, a variety of American and international foods to enjoy.
 
All Concerts are free with admission
Entertainment: (4) stages plus Steven R. Lovern Arena will be used throughout the Desert Empire Fair.

Sage Hall Stage:

  • Little Miss DEF (Wed)

Main Stage:

  • The Blaze Band (Thurs.- 6pm)
  • Red Rockwell (Thurs.- 7:30)
  • Steve Hill & Mark Creamer (Fri- 6pm)
  • Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen (Fri. -7:30pm)
  • The Northstar Session (Fri.- 5pm, Sat. 6pm, Sun. 12pm)  (Sat. Sponsored by The Coyote KZIQ)
  • Theresa Spanke (Sat.- 7:45pm) (Sponsored by The Coyote, KZIQ)
  • Rockabilly Sunday Party 2pm (Sponsored by T.J. Frisbee Bicycles) featuring:
  • The Cadillac Angels- 5:30pm
  • Tribute to Johnny Cash- 2pm
  • The Dusk Devils 3:30pm
  • 50's Costume Contest

 On The Grounds Behind Mesquite Hall

        FREESTYLEMX.COM (Sat. 1pm, 3pm, 5pm)

        Sponsored by Boost Mobile and Monster Energy Drinks

Earl Powers Pavillion Stage:

  • Christian & Gospel Music Fest (Sunday- 7.00)

Steven R. Lovern Arena (Ticket Prices DO NOT include admission to Fair)

  • WGAS 4x4 Truck Pull (Fri. 8pm) Pre-Sale Tickets Available October 5 :  $13 (Adults)   $8 Ages (12 & under) 
  • Tickets are available on line at www.desertempirefair.com, Swift Napa Auto Parts or at the Desert Empire Fair office.

          After October 19th: $15 (Adult ) $10 (12 & under)

           Entry Form Ridgecrest_truck_entry11-2.pdf

  • Latin Fiesta (Sat. 8pm)  featuring Mariachi San Marcos
  • Presale Tickets $8 Adults  $5 (12 & under)    After October 19: $10 Adults   $7 (12& under) 
  • Tickets available online at www.desertempirefair.com, Victoria's at The Heritage or at Desert Empire Fair office.

Earl Powers Pavillion Stage

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Shopping: Indoor and outdoor vendors selling pottery, wooden knick-knacks, jewelry, tools, toys, and a whole lot more.

Food: The DEF will offer over 20 different types of American and international foods and drinks.

Fun: Carnival and extreme rides for kids ages 2 and up.

Fees/Hours: Bring your whole family and enjoy the low prices at an event that offers fun for every member of the family.

General Admission

 

Hours

Adults (13+)

$5.00

 

Thursday

5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Active Military

$3.00

 

Friday

5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Seniors (65+)

$2.00

 

Saturday

Noon - 11 p.m.

Children 12 & under

$2.00

 

Sunday

Noon - 9 p.m.

Parking

(Proceeds to Boy Scouts of America)

$1.00

 

 

 

Thursday: 12 & Under- Free
Sunday: FREE until 3pm (All Ages)
PRE-SALE Unlimited Ride Wristbands $20 (includes admission to fair) Available until October 20
After October 20 Unlimited Ride  Wristbands can be purchased at Carnival office on the Fairgrounds for $25(Admission not included)

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                                                       The Best VALUE in Family Entertainment!

 

Map of Local Area

 
 
 
 

Mission Statement

To serve as a well-managed, safe, multi purpose, year-round facility which meets the diverse educational, recreational, economic, social and entertainment needs of the residents and communities of the 53rd District Agricultural Association.

W.A. Thompson Day- Friday, October 21

The Swap Sheet

Little-Caesars-Logo Swift Napa Auto Parts Day  Sunday Oct.23 napa

Rockabilly Sunday Party Sponsored by T.J. Frisbeetj_frisbee

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Traci Kirby- Swenson & Steven Swenson ( Major Contributors)

GOLD SPONSOR

LOEWENS

SILVER SPONSOR

CASEY'S STEAK AND BBQ

BRONZE SPONSORS

T & T ALIGNMENT

VICTORIA'S AT THE HERITAGE

DESERT VALLEYS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

The Live Shark Encounter- Sponsored by KSSI (IROC)

Livestock Arena- Sponsored by 87.7 Kickin' Country

Thursday- Daily Independent Day 

Special Thanks:

C. Martin Co.

Monte Boydston

American Redi-Mix- Ronnie Ladd

Desert Garage Door

AP Studio- Aaron Podell

Gordon Steffek

Wendell Roberts