2010
Schedule of Events
Friday, February 26 -Opening Day Promotions:
Military Appreciation Day -Free admission on Opening Day to all Military (Active Duty, Retired, Reservists) and Veterans. Admission for one guest is also included.
Seniors’ Day -Ages 60 and up Free Admission with IV Press Coupon
Friday, February 26 Fair Hours: Noon-11pm
12 Noon
Jr. Horse judging – Horse Arena
Jr. Cavies, Rabbits, Poultry and Waterfowl Judging – Livestock Arenas
Dairy Cattle Judging – Livestock Arenas
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
On-going Sand Sculpturing in the Preble Building
12 Noon Ribbon Cutting and Opening Ceremonies – North Gate
2 PM
2 PM Fish Toss Contest – Preble Building
3 PM
3:30 PM Bubble Gum Blowing Contest – Preble Building
4 PM
4:30 PM Imperial Valley Gymnastics Club – Calico Stage
5 PM
5 PM Mermaid Races Contest – Preble Building
6 PM
6 PM Special One-Day Contest, Sandwiches
6 PM Southwest High School Latin Dance – Calico Stage
7 PM
7 PM Hot for Teacher – Van Halen Tribute – Granite Construction Company Grandstand Stage
7PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
8 PM
8 PM Action Taken, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Saturday, February 27 Fair Hours: Noon-11pm
12 Noon
Jr. Sheep, Swine and Rabbit Judging – Livestock Arenas
Holstein Feeder Calves and Dairy Cattle Judging – Livestock Arenas
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
On-going Sand Sculpturing in the Preble Building
12 Noon Jugless Jug Band – Calico Stage
1 PM
1 PM Special Youth One-Day Contest, Favorite Cookies
2 PM
2 PM Alligator Toss Contest – Preble Building
3 PM
3 PM KW Karate
3:30 PM Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Look-Alike Contests – Preble Building
4 PM
4 PM Possession, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
5 PM
6 PM
6 PM Special One-Day Contest, Homemade Ice Cream
6 PM IV Idol, Preliminaries – Calico Stage
6 PM Pink Army, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
7 PM
7 PM Yesterday – Beatles Tribute – Granite Construction Company Grandstand Stage
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
7:30 PM The Companies, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
8 PM
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Sunday, February 28 Fair Hours: Noon-11pm
12 Noon
Jr. Market Beef and Swine Judging – Livestock Arenas
Jr. Market, Dairy Goats and Pygmy Goats Judging – Livestock Arenas
Jr. Breeding Beef Judging – Livestock Arenas
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
On-going Sand Sculpturing in the Preble Building
12N Old Time Fiddlers, in concert – Calico Stage
1 PM
2 PM
2 PM Special One-Day Contest, Buffalo Wings
2 PM Fish Toss Contest – Preble Building
3 PM
3 PM Youth Mariachi Contest – Rabobank Center Stage
3:30 PM Bubble Gum Blowing Contest – Preble Building
4 PM
5 PM
5 PM Walk the Plank Contest – Preble Building
6 PM
6 PM Valley Jazz, in concert – Calico Stage
7 PM
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
7:30 PM Mud Puppies, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
8 PM
9 PM
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Monday, March 1 Fair Hours: 4pm-11pm
4 PM
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
5 PM
6 PM
6 PM Special One-Day Contest, Favorite Cookies
6 PM Mud Puppies, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
6:30 PM High School Madness – Grandstand
7 PM
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
8 PM
8 PM Mud Puppies, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Tuesday, March 2 Fair Hours: 4pm-11pm
4 PM
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
4 PM Salsa and Chips Contest – Rabobank Center Stage area
5 PM
5:30 PM People’s Choice Tasting Salsa and Chips Contest – Rabobank Center Stage area
6 PM
6 PM Special One Day Contest, Favorite Burritos Contest
6 PM Small Animal Round Robin – Livestock Arenas
6 PM Nick Wells & Big Bad Wolf, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
7 PM
7 PM Jimmie Cannon’s Jazz Festival – Granite Construction Company Grandstand Stage
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
7 PM Salsa and Chips Contest winners – Rabobank Center Stage
8 PM
8 PM Nick Wells & Big Bad Wolf, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Wednesday, March 3 Fair Hours: 4pm-11pm
4 PM
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
5 PM
5:30 PM Spartan Singers – Calico Stage
6 PM
6 PM Special One-Day Contest, Favorite Cheesecake
6 PM FFA Large Animal Round Robin – Livestock Barns
6:30 PM IV Idols Semi-Finals – Calico Stage
7 PM
7 PM Guns & Hoses Competition – Granite Construction Company Grandstand Stage
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
7 PM Indigenous Peoples, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
8 PM
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Thursday, March 4 Fair Hours: 4pm-11pm
4 PM
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment including
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
5 PM
6 PM
6 PM Special One-Day Contest, Any Chocolate Dessert
6 PM 4-H Large Animal Round Robin – Livestock Barns
6 PM Nick Wells & Big Bad Wolf, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
7 PM
7 PM Whiskey Dawn – Granite Construction Company Grandstand Stage
7 PM Treasure Hunt Winner Announced – Preble Building
8 PM
8 PM Nick Wells & Big Bad Wolf, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Friday, March 5 Fair Hours: 4pm-11pm
4 PM
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment including
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
5 PM
6 PM
6 PM Special One-Day Contest, Imperial Valley Salad
6:30 PM Small Animal Auction – Livestock Barns
6:30 PM IV Idol Finals – Rabobank Center Stage
7 PM
7 PM Life in the Fast Lane – Eagles Tribute – Granite Construction Company Grandstand Stage
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
8 PM
8 PM Mojo Vibe, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Saturday, March 6 Fair Hours: Noon-11pm
12 Noon
Large Animal Auction – Livestock Barns
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
On-going Sand Sculpturing in the Preble Building
12 Noon California State Old-Time Fiddlers, District 14 – Calico Stage
1 PM
1 PM Special One-Day Contest, Sandwiches
1 PM Pink Army, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
2 PM
2 PM Fish Toss Contest – Preble Building
3 PM
3:30 PM Walk the Plank Contest – Preble Building
4 PM
5 PM
5 PM Mother/Daughter & Father/Son Look-Alike Contests – Preble Building
5:30 PM Capitol ོ, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
6 PM
6 PM Special One-Day Contest, Favorite Italian Dish
7 PM
7 PM Summer of Love – Granite Construction Company Grandstand Stage
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
7:30 PM Nick Wells & Big Bad Wolf, in concert – Rabobank Center Stage
8 PM
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.
Sunday, March 7 Fair Hours: Noon-11pm
12 Noon
On-going Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Society – gold panning, geode cutting, gem tree game, fossil cleaning, cabochon making, gem faceting, wire wrapping and more – Gems and Minerals Building
On-going Strolling entertainment including
On-going Kids Treasure Isle in the Preble Building
On-going Sand Sculpturing in the Preble Building
Noon Jugless Jug Band – Calico Stage
1 PM
2 PM
2 PM Special One-Day Contest, Favorite Cake – Fair Theme
2 PM Alligator Toss Contest – Preble Building
3 PM
3:30 PM Mermaid Races Contest – Preble Building
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7 PM Treasure Hunt Contest Winner Announced – Preble Building
8 PM
The carnival is open until 11 PM tonight.