WELCOME ABOARD Michael H. Bradley Chief Executive Officer It is my distinct honor to welcome you to the 2016 edition of the California Mid- State Fair set for July 20- 31 in beautiful Paso Robles. This fair is a national treasure. Perhaps no fair in America can boast it’s decades of success, not to mention that it has set the standard for which other fairs across the nation are measured. That combination of World Class Entertainment, fair food, 4-H, brilliant flowers, blue ribbons, rodeo, FFA, local talent, apple pie, Carnival, wonderful landscapes and livestock is unequalled for 12 fun packed days. Bring your family, connect with neighbors, enjoy Gold Medal wines and just plain “people watch”. Special areas of the fairgrounds include Mission Square where fine wine and great music provide a relaxing but memorable atmosphere, the always amazing Frontier Stage performances and then who can forget Jimmy’s, the hot night spot to find old friends and the best place to meet new ones. Fairs are about memories. They provide a glimpse of yesterday’s traditions, today’s popular culture and tomorrow’s dreams. The California Mid State Fair is dedicated to reflecting the state’s 16th Agricultural District through a diverse showcase which presents locally grown agricultural products, people, industry, talent, natural resources, Big Name entertainment, our region’s communities and what’s new in the market place. Most of all we are dedicated to families and fun! As a 4th generation Californian, I encourage you to attend the fair many times and join us as we celebrate what is best about the Central Coast of our Golden State. We welcome your comments and invite you to become a member of Our Heritage Foundation or Friends of the Fair Volunteer organization. All the best! Michael Bradley, CEO CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR STAFF Michael Bradley - Chief Executive Officer Tom Keffury - Media, Marketing & Sponsorships Colleen Bojorquez - Administration Kim Daily - Box Office Susan Beebe - Poultry Ricky Brown - Exhibits & Home Brew Chico Cerda - Maintenance & Operations Elena Clark - Horse Show Jerry Clark - Poultry Jacky Eshelby - Special Projects, Exhibits & Floriculture Peggy Flynn - Home Arts and Arts & Crafts Paige Gill - Accounts Payable & Ag Horticulture Merrie Indendi - Contracts Mike Jones - Home Winemaking Terry O’Farrell - Event Staff Judy O’Neal - Receptionist JoAnn Overbey - 4-H Dog Show Sharon Palmer - Receptionist Skyler Robertson - Commercial Exhibits & Concessions JoAnn Switzer - Livestock Sue Taylor - Visual Arts & Photography Tisha Tucker - Interim Events, Exhibits & Floriculture Debbie Twisselman - Industrial Education Joel Twisselman - Livestock Myra Wilde - Special Education Lois Williams - Rabbits Special Thanks: The Board and Staff wants to extend a sincere thanks to Patricia Kress, who served as California Mid-State Fair Interim CEO from January 2016 - May 2016. All photos courtesy of Brittany App, CMSF Staff Photographer and/or Kaori Funahashi.
2016 OUR MISSION The 16th District Agricultural Association strives to produce the California Mid-State Fair, which preserves, promotes and showcases agriculture and the traditions of San Luis Obispo County, and maintains a dynamic and profitable year-round facility known as the Paso Robles Event Center.
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