NEW PARKING LOTS AT THE MADERA FAIR!
If you think things look different from Cleveland Ave, you should see it from air! Many people in the community have called asking where they will be able to park during the 2008 Madera Fair. The map linked below shows all of the new parking lots that have been developed as a result of the recent changes on the fairgrounds. These new parking lots along with a new one-way road that surrounds the fairgrounds, will help to maake it easy to get in and out of the fair... which means more time for fun!

 pdf     Map of New Parking Areas (236K)

CARNIVAL COUPONS NOW AVAILABLE AT SELECT OUTLETS
Are you looking for carnival coupons? Get yours now at one the fine locations listed below. For only $15 you can exchange the coupon for a book of 30 ride tickets or you can exchange it for an unlimited ride wristband on Thursday and Friday. Don't wait, get your now! Off ends Sept 3rd.

         Carnival Coupons available at the following locations:

                    Madera Fair Office - 1850 W Cleveland Av
                    Bridge Store - 748 N D St
                    Madera Mobil Mart - 1030 S Gateway Dr
                    Evans Feed - 241 South "E" St
                    William Carol - 149 E Yosemite Ave
                    Vernon's Chevron - 1221 W Yosemite Ave

MANDATORY TB TESTING FOR ALL DAIRY CATTLE
All exhibitors of Dairy Cattle are required to provide proof of Tuberculosis testing prior to unloading at this years Fair. Testing is being offered free of charge by Dr. LeTourneau. For more information on testing procedures, please download the document below.

 pdf     2008 Mandatory TB Testing Information (56K)

SUBMIT YOUR FAIR ENTRIES ONLINE!
New for 2008, the Madera District Fair is now accepting entries online for all still and floriculture divisions. If you are entering Ag Mechanics or any Livestock divisions, you will still need to fill out paper forms to submit to the Fair Office. Entering online is easy and can be done from the comfort of your own home.

For more information on entering online, please vision the online entries page.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR WAR, SARA EVANS AND LIFEHOUSE!
Tickets are NOW on sale for the WAR, Sara Evans and Lifehouse concerts at the 2008 Madera Fair. Tickets are available for purchase through ValliTix, the Madera District Fair, or from the Western Warehouse in Clovis.

Get your now! Visit the Concert Page for pricing and purchasing information.

SCHOOL TOURS AT THE 2008 MADERA DISTRICT FAIR!
The Madera District Fair welcomes all K-8 Madera County schools to come participate in self guided tours of the exhibit building and livestock areas on Sept. 5th from 9:00am to 12:00 pm. There will be superintendents and volunteers available to answer questions as well as performances by some of the exciting grounds entertainers that will be performing daily during the Fair. An area for lunch is available for use by school groups. (Grounds must be cleared by 12:30 pm)

For more information on School Tours, please call us at 559-674-8511.

TICKET "ON SALE" DATES RELEASED!
Tickets will go on sale July 1st at 10:00 am for both the Sara Evans and Lifehouse concerts at the 2008 Madera Fair. Tickets will go on sale July 24th at 10:00 am for WAR. Tickets are available for purchase through ValliTix, the Madera District Fair, or from the Western Warehouse in Clovis.

For pricing, availability, and outlets, please visit the Concert Page

EXIBITOR HANDBOOK NOW AVAILABLE!
The 2008 Madera District Fair Exhibitor's Handbook is now available. Do you want to show off your amazing cooking skills, sewing ability, or your green-thumb to all of your friends? Enter your best into the Fair and you could win ribbons, cash, and awards... Or even better, you might win bragging rights to claim that you are one of Madera County's Best!

For more information, please visit the Exhibitor Handbook Page

CHUKCHANSI GOLD CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCED!
         WAR - Thursday Sept. 4th @ 7:30 pm
         Lifehouse - Friday Sept. 5th @ 8:00 pm
         Sara Evans - Saturday Sept. 6th @ 8:00 pm
         Patrulla 81 - Sunday Sept. 7th @7:30 pm