Mid Winter Fair Info
Doc’s Farm
New This Year: Doc’s Farm
There will be no way to miss Doc’s Farm, the newest animal attraction at the 2013 California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta.
Just look for the large, bright yellow, structure at the edge of the barn area with an adjacent smaller – and just as yellow – out-building, featuring several colorful hand washing stations.
Doc’s Farm, the newest interactive education attraction at the fair, will showcase baby animals and their moms. Inside, there will be baby pigs, a newborn calf, goats, ducks and more. The animals inside also will include those that are pregnant with due dates during the fair.
“There may be opportunities for fair guests to see the miracle of birth, ooo and aww over new borns and maybe even the possibility of feeding a baby calf,” said Holly Baker, Fair special projects coordinator who is putting Doc’s Farm together. Baker has run a similar exhibit at the San Diego County Fair.
The local exhibit is named in honor of “Doc” James Thompson, a long time Valley veterinarian who died in a tragic plane crash in Arizona last October. The attraction, which had been in the planning stages for several years, was given his name because “He was not only a beloved veterinarian, but Doc also gave much of himself to mentor 4-H and FFA members in their animal projects,” said Theresa Garcia, Fair chief executive officer. “We are proud to dedicate this exhibit as a tribute to his contributions to our fair,” she said
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Holtville is Buzzing with Excitement for The Upcoming Weekend of Parade and Festival
Everything is a buzz in Holtville as the Carrot Festival heads into its big weekend. The weather is beautiful, the Chamber is busy selling t-shirts, the rides will start this afternoon at 3:00 pm and the booths will start going up tomorrow, all in getting ready for the Parade and Festival on Saturday.
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Carrot Festival Begins With Crowning Of New Carrot Queen
By Luke Phillips
CARROT FESTIVAL QUEEN MICHAELA HERNANDEZ reigns over the festivities this weekend in Holtville. She was crowned at a gala event Friday evening, Feb. 1st at the Barbara Worth Country Club. The Big Parade will take place Saturday along Fifth Street with a gigantic arts & crafts show to follow. Jim Predmore photo.
The 65th Annual Holtville Carrot Festival kicked off Friday with the traditional Holtville Chamber of Commerce Banquet at Barbara Worth Resort.
This year’s event began on a somber note, with Chamber of Commerce President Laura Goodsell asking for a moment of silence for two young Holtville residents who passed away in the week before the banquet, Clint Snyder and Philip Vessey.
“We are a hugely tight-knit community and it’s like we’ve all lost a member of our family,” Goodsell said before moving on with the ceremony.
“Tonight we’re here to celebrate what’s great about our community,” she said. “There truly is no place like home and each one of you is a testament to that.”
Goodsell also recognized several local dignitaries in attendance including the 2011 Carrot Queen and her court, Mayor Jerry Brittsan, City Council member David Bradshaw, City Manager Alex Meyerhoff, City Attorney Steve Walker, Planning Commissioner Jim Predmore, Police Chief Gordon Johnson, Fire Chief Alex Silva, District 5 Supervisor Ray Castillo and El Centro City Council member Cheryl Walker.
Goodsell also lauded the efforts of Chamber of Commerce employees Dana Gularte and Mary Hellen Dollente.
“They’re the ones who make all of this possible,” she said. (more)
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