7/22/08

Country Singer Lacey D to perform at this years event

Lacey D is a country singer who is bound to turn heads Saturday at this year’s Mason County Fair.

Her music honors country legends such as Tanya Tucker and Loretta Lynn, while stylistically going in a more modern direction to the shade of Carrie Underwood.

Lacey D, “that little girl with the big voice,” began her enthusiasm for country music over 12 years ago.

Throughout junior and senior high school, Lacey studied voice and trained at a performing arts school where she participated in master classes. At 14, Lacey was introduced to a Seattle songwriter and producer. That meeting led to a 10 year friendship and hundreds of hours in the recording studio. It was through that relationship that Lacey discovered Nashville producer Scott Turner who helped select songs for “Everyday Girl” and eventually brought Lacey to Nashville to produce her debut CD.

Lacey performs songs from a varied cross section of songwriters and shows remarkable maturity, confidence, and depth with her vocal performances.

Lacey performs at noon on Saturday in Building 17. Stop by for some great Fair food, let the kids enjoy the Fine Arts crafts activities and sit back and enjoy Lacey’s melodies.

7/21/08

Art Contest Winners

2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mason County Fair. This year there are a lot of exciting additions to celebrate the centennial.  Along with another year of heart stopping rodeo action; the fair will feature carnival rides; a concert with leading country star, Trent Tomlinson and free gate admission!

To celebrate the 100 year centennial of Mason County Fair, we invited kids in Mason County to illustrate what100 years of fair meant to them. Over the last few weeks we have received many wonderful entries.  Roxy 94.5  is sponsoring the contest by providing gift cards from local businesses.

The contest was judged by Fair staff and superintendents. The contest was divided into four ages groups with one overall grand prize winner. The judging criteria was based upon creativity, skill and effort.

Grand prize goes to 12 year old Bethany Spear. Bethany’s watercolor displayed skill, creativity and cleverly incorporated the 2008 theme. Bethany depicted the theme with “seeds for the future, grown in Mason County.” Bethany will receive artist’s easel with supplies as well as $50 in gift cards.

In  the 2-6 age group Lukas Hansen, age 6, won first; Olivia Lacy, age 5, won second; and Riley Crichton, age 5, won third. In the 7-10 age group, Hunter Crichton, age 9, won first; Zachary Hansen age 8, won second; and Anika Parker, age 9, won third. In the 11-14 age group winners were Bethany Spear, age 12, with a first; Sydney Crichton, age 11, with a second and third,Tessa Blackstad, age 12. First place winner in the 15 -17 age group is Katy Gunter, age 17. There were also awards given to the runner ups and fourth and fifth place winners. Special mention to Ty Lacy (4), Bryson Crichton (7), Stephanie Holter (10) and Tayla Blackstad (10) for their very inspired entries. 

Entries will be on display at the Mason County Fair in the Fine Arts Building. Artists can pick up their artwork at Bulding 17 after 6 pm, Sunday, July 27th, or at the Fairgrounds office anytime after.

Roxy 94.5 is also proudly sponsoring the art activities in the Fine Arts section at the Mason County Fair. Throughout the weekend attendees are welcome to stop by and try their hand at the ancient art of fish printing. The WSU has donated the use of their fish models to print on pillowcases. The Fine Arts department will also have small plant pots to decorate. After they are decorated, take them to the Floral department in Building 8 to be filled with soil and a seed!

The Mason County Fair and Rodeo is held each year at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Shelton WA.  This year he dates are July 25-27.This event annually attracts 15,000 attendees with traditional county fair exhibits and entertainment. This year the fair is celebrating 100 years and invites all attendees to enjoy free gate admission. Rodeo admission is $10 for adults.

7/15/08

1st Annual World Record Chocolate Pie Eating Contest

On July 25th, 26th, and 27th  2008, Red Apple of Shelton and Pepsi Cola Company will sponsor the first chocolate pie eating contest to be recorded into Guinness world records. This contest is for the lowest time to eat a full 9-inch, 2 lbs chocolate pudding pie with crust HANDS FREE.

This contest will be held once a day Friday and Saturday with the top 3 contestants from Friday and Saturday returning on Sunday for the finals. Six will enter the stage, but only one will make it into the world record.
Here is how it works: Six people will sign up in advance for one of the two days. Once on stage the six contestants will have their hands behind their backs. They will be covered with a plastic bag with a hole for their head. Contestants will be seated at a table with a pie placed in front of them. Once started, each contestant uses only their face chin and mouth to consume the pie, leaving only 10 percent slopped out onto the table or left in the pie tin.The lowest 3 times will be sent on to Sundays final contest and the worlds record. The winner on Sunday will be listed with Guinness world records in this new category.

Those individuals 17 years old and above wishing to sign up please contact Mason County Fair office at (360) 427-7789. For further information contact Dale at (360)- 426-6128

4/21/08

COUNTY SINGER & SONGWRITER TRENT TOMLINSON TO PERFORM AT 2008 FAIR

SHELTON, WA – 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mason County Fair. This year there are a lot of exciting additions to celebrate the centennial.  Along with another year of heart stopping rodeo action; the fair will feature carnival rides; a concert with leading country star, Trent Tomlison and free gate admission!

Singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson is one of those rare performers whose music is as straight-ahead and unpretentious as he is. "My songs," he says simply, "are real-life situations with great guitar."

As a song writer, Tomlison has written for country artists including Sara Evans and George Straight. His  songs were recorded by Emerson Drive and Blue Country on their respective debut albums. He also cut some sides for Lyric Street Records, with whom he later signed a record deal. Tomlinson's debut single, "Drunker Than Me", was released in late 2005, followed by his album Country Is My Rock. Two additional singles have been released from the album: "One Wing in the Fire" and "Just Might Have Her Radio On". Both his album and his hit singles have reached the top twenty in the country charts.

General admission for the Trent Tomlinson concert on July 25 is just $15. Reserved seating or, “Golden  Circle” tickets are $20 each.  Tickets will be available at the Fairgrounds mid-May.

The Mason County Fair and Rodeo is hosted each year at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Shelton WA. This event annually attracts 15,000 attendees with traditional county fair exhibits and entertainment. This year the fair is celebrating 100 years and invites all attendees to enjoy free gate admission. Rodeo admission is $10 for adults. For details on this year’s centennial event and to get further information on the youth art contest, please visit the fair website at www.masoncountyfair.org.

4/21/08

YOUTH ART CONTEST TO SUPPORT THE MASON COUNTY FAIR CENTENNIAL

SHELTON, WA – 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mason County Fair. This year there are a lot of exciting additions to celebrate the centennial.  Along with another year of heart stopping rodeo action; the fair will feature carnival rides, a concert with leading country star, Trent Tomlinson and free gate admission!

This year the 2008 Fair is also hosting a youth art contest open to all Mason County residents 18 and under. Judging will be based upon relevance to fair theme, use of color, and especially originality.

Art can be of any subject related to Fair, Rodeo or Mason County or what 100 years of a fair might mean to you.  The 2008 theme is  –“Pride in the Past, Faith in the Future.”

The prizes have an artistic theme; the grand prize includes a wooden art easel, art supplies and gift certificates for local merchants. There are various other prizes for all age groups including art portfolios, sketching kits and local gift certificates sponsored in part by local businesses and 94.5 Roxy.

The winning entries will be published on posters throughout Mason County and will be on display in the fine arts section at the Fair! Artists will also have the opportunity to enter their artwork in the fair for ribbons and premium rewards.

Artwork must be two dimensional (flat) and no larger than 8.5” X 11.”  Please put age on submission. You can mail your entry to: Fine Arts Superintendent, Mason County Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 2286, Shelton WA, 98584 or drop off at the Fairgrounds office: 751 W Fairgrounds Road off Highway 101. The contest closes June 15, 2008. Artist can reclaim their pieces Sunday, July 27 at the Fair.

For questions call Rachel at (360) 427-5599 or email info@masoncountyfair.org

The Mason County Fair and Rodeo is hosted each year at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Shelton WA. This event annually attracts 15,000 attendees with traditional county fair exhibits and entertainment. This year the fair is celebrating 100 years and invites all attendees to enjoy free gate admission. Rodeo admission is $10 for adults; admission for the Trent Tomlinson concert on July 25 begins at just $15.

10/02/07

Mason County Fair Seeks Sponsorships

The Centennial Mason County Fair -- July 25-27, 2008 -- celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1908 county fair. During the past 100 years residents have gathered to show off their best fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers, wool, quilts, sheep, chickens, goats, pigs, horses, paintings, photographs, pies, canned goods, etc.

While the world has changed since the first county fair at the Commercial Club in 1908, there is still much to be gained by gathering as a community. The fair is the only entertaining countywide event that supports and promotes our local agriculture and animals.

By having a free gate, we can draw in people who may not know what's inside the fairgrounds. They will discover their friends' and neighbors' hidden artistic talents, show their children where eggs and the rest of breakfast come from, read and hear about county history at the Historical Museum, listen to an amazing variety of musical groups, see a colorful roomful of quilts, watch horses zip around the arena as the riders hang on, and catch up with old friends.

Sponsorships are needed in order to offer a free centennial fair.  A building sponsorship package has been set up for each building and arena for $1,000.  If you would like to be the main stage sponsor for $5,000 your banner will be displayed for the year. We have sponsorship benefits that go with each level of donation, which includes having your name prominently displayed.

A $500 donation funds 100 admissions; $1,000 supports 200 admissions; $5,000 pays 1,000 admissions; $10,000 subsidizes 2,000 admissions; $25,000 furnishes 5,000 admissions and $100,000 covers the whole shooting match.

If you would like to help the Fair Board reach its goal of a free gate to celebrate the Centennial Fair, please contact the Fair Office at 360-427-7789.  Donations can be sent to Mason County Fair, P.O. Box 2286, Shelton, WA 98584.  We look forward to working with the community to create a great celebration that everyone will enjoy.