Wednesday, February 25, 2015

TEMECULA VALLEY FAMILY FAIR OFFERS FUN FOR EVERYONE

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TEMECULA VALLEY FAMILY FAIR OFFERS FUN FOR EVERYONE
Temecula Valley Family Fair runs March 27-29 with concerts, rides,
exhibits, competitions, and so much more


February 20, 2015, Temecula, CA – Temecula Valley Family Fair gates open March 27, 2015 at Lake Skinner Recreational Park, 37701 Warren Road, Winchester, CA, just outside of Temecula Valley Wine Country. Fair and concert tickets are on sale now at TVFamilyFair.com.

“The weekend will be full of thrilling rides, activities and headline entertainment. This county style fair will have 20-plus rides, food, local performances and live entertainment,” states Event Coordinator, Shannon Karrigan. “Bring your family and start a new tradition.”

Headline country music singer Randy Houser with special guest Tommy Dalton take the main stage on Friday, March 27; the preshow starts at 5:30pm with Houser on at 7:30pm. Houser’s top hits include “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” How Country Feels,” and “Like A Cowboy.” Rising star singer Becky G will perform her some of her hits like “Shower” and Can’t Stop Dancin’” on Saturday, March 28, at 7:45pm. Concert ticket prices are $32.50 per person; and include entrance into the fair. On Sunday, the Peter Furler Band will play a free concert at 6pm on the main stage.
There will be Fair competitions for all ages all weekend long. Competition categories are: Arts & Crafts, Photography, Junior Competitions, and Good Old Fair Fun.  “Sew a Square” competition awards ribbons and prizes to contest winners with the most squares, most colorful square and most unique square. After the contest all the squares will be sewn into blankets to warm children in need. This contest is supported by The Wool Lady, For more information and to enter the contest, please visit http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/knit-a-square.html.

The “Sock Monkey” competition is open to all ages, categories are up to 13 years old, 14-18 years old, and 19 years and older. All entries have an opportunity to win a prize donated by Needle in a Fabric Stash. Bring your sock monkey to the fair on Friday, March 27 between 12pm-1pm and receive a complimentary fair admission ticket! See contest rules and details at http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/sock-monkeys.html.

“Family Hand Print Art” is a competition using an outline or print of two or more hands of your family members. Embellish handprints or hand outlines in any way and theme your entry to depict your family’s hobbies or traditions. There will be ribbons and awards to Best of Show Family Handprints. To enter this competition, visit http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/family-hand-print-art.html. “

“Up, Up & Away” Hot Air Balloon Contest celebrates the tradition of hot air balloons in the Temecula Valley, sponsored by Magical Adventure Balloon Rides and Helicopter Tours. All entries will be one display in the Exhibit Pavilion at the fair. Find suggestions and rules at http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/up-up-and-away.html.

There are two photography competitions: “Capture Fair Traditions” and “Make Memories.” “Capture Fair Traditions” is for digital photography equipment only. The competition is at the fair on Friday, March 27. Find contest information at http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/capture-fair-traditions.html. “Make Memories” is about sharing your creativity at the fair with mobilography, mobile phones, pocket personal computers, iPads, etc.  The contest open to ages 9 years old and up. Find out more at http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/share-the-fair.html.

Junior Competitions are Photography, Family Hand Print Art, Girl Scout Troop Competition, Lego Competition, Read & Wine at the Fair, Sock Monkey’s, Up, Up & Away. In addition to those mentioned above is the Girl Scout Troop Competition, which is an inspirational message poster. Girls may enter as a troop or individual. More information is located at http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/girl-scouts.html. Another competition is with Legos. The Lego Bricks Competition is sponsored by Temecula/Murrieta Bricks for Kidz. This competition is open to kids ages 5-12. Entries use their own Lego bricks and elements to build an original creation at home (no kits). For more information, visit http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/lego-competition.html. A popular competition is “Read & Win,” open to children ages 6-12. Children read 10 books and fill out the reading record form found online. All children who return their completed forms between now and March 14 will receive an admission ticket to the fair for Sunday, March 29th. For details and entry form visit http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/read-and-win.html.

It just wouldn’t be a fair with the “Mustache & Beard Competition.” Categories are Best Natural, Best Styled, Most Unique/Craziest/Creative, and Most Hair. This is a ribbon winning contest on Sunday, March 29 at 1pm. Find out details at http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/mustache-and-beard-contest.html. For all contests entries, rules and information, please visit TVFamilyFair.com. Contest sponsorship opportunities are still available, for more information please call (951) 290-2855 or email info@TVFamilyFair.com .

Exhibitors and vendors are still welcome. If you are a local group, hobby, society or club, you can be an exhibitor. The fair theme is “Let’s Start a New Tradition.” Exhibitors provide information only, no sales are permitted at the exhibitor booths. If you would like to be an exhibitor, please email info@TVFamilyFair.com. The fair is still accepting vendors, however some categories are filled. Three locations are open: Entertainment Stage, Food Court, and Marketplace. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call (951) 389-0216 or email info@TVFamilyFair.com, or fill out the application online at http://www.tvfamilyfair.com/vendors-1.html.

There’s something for thrill-seekers or those looking for spectacular views. Temecula Valley Family Fair offers rides from kiddie-size to larger than life, and rides the family can enjoy together. Tickets must be purchased to go on rides. The number of tickets needed per ride varies; the cost of a ticket is $1.00. Ride-goers can also purchase a $30 unlimited ride wristband valid for one person for one day, available at the ticket booth. Some of the rides you can expect to see are: Giant Wheel, Super Shot (Drop Tower), Zipper, Bumper Cars, Kite Flyer, Tilt-a-Whirl, Swings, Clown Town Fun House, Dizzy Dragon, Tug Boat, Go Gator Coaster, Red Barron Jets, Carousel, Fun Slide, and more.

In addition to carnival rides, games, competitions and concerts, there will be a petting zoo, roaming Disney princesses Anna and Elsa, face painting, Easter Bunny visits, Wild West Turkey Stampede, Exotic/Classic Car Show, Hypnotist, Jumper Land, local performance stage.  

Celebrate the Opening Day Ceremony on Friday, March 27 from 12pm-1pm. The public will receive half off the admission price from 12pm-1pm. Arrive early to avoid long lines. There will be a community flag salute with the National Anthem. Special recognitions and a ribbon cutting will follow. The Bourbon Street Jazz Band will be there to welcome everyone. Other promotions include Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 10am-11am Early Bird Discount, general admission tickets are 25% off. Sunday, March 29th from 10am-12pm is Special Needs & Senior Sunday, there will be free admission to special needs citizens and seniors 60 years and older.

Temecula Valley Family Fair is a three day event, hours are Friday, March 27 from 12pm-9pm, Saturday, March 28 from 10am-9pm, Sunday, March 29 from 10am-8pm. Admission prices are: 3-Day Pass purchased on or before March 12 is $25, purchased after March 12 is $30. Single day admission price is $12.50 (ages 13-59); $10 (military*/senior* – 60+); $6 (kids 3-12); children under 2 are free. *Identification required.  For group admission price information, please email info@TVFamilyFair.com. Parking is $5 per carload; buses, limos, RVs are $10, cash only. 

About Temecula Valley Family Fair
This year marks Temecula Valley Family Fair’s inaugural event, a new tradition in Temecula Valley. Presenting Sponsor, Temecula Valley Toyota, brings this family-friendly spring event; a fair that has something for everyone with competitions, rides, food, performances, headline concerts, exhibitors, vendors and non-stop fun from March 27-29, 2015. The fairgrounds are located at Lake Skinner Riverside County Park, 37707 Warren Road, Winchester, California, just 11 miles from the I-15 in Temecula. Temecula Family Fair is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that celebrates all things local and benefits local charities. For more information visit TVFamilyFair.com. Follow Temecula Valley Family Fair on Twitter: @temeculafair, Facebook: temeculavalleyfamilyfair, Instagram: TemeculaFair, Pinterest: TemeculaFair.


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