2018 Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair

69th Annual

2018 Healdsburg s r C e o m r u n a t F r e y r F u t air u F OFFICIAL PROGRAM

May 24-26

SONOMA COUNTY STRONG...

Ag Lives On DEDICATED TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS

The Healdsburg Tribune

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO MAY 17, 2018 ISSUE

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Welcome to the 2018 Fair!

Welcome message from the mayor of Healdsburg “Bloom where you are planted!” his year’s fair theme, for Healdsburg's 69th annual Future Farmers Country Fair, honors our agricultural roots and the resilience and community we have witnessed this past year: “Sonoma County Strong – Ag Lives On!” Our small town Future Farmers Country Fair begins Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. with the Twilight

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Parade and the festivities and education and fun continues through Saturday, May 26 at Healdsburg’s Recreational Park.

I vividly remember my first parade year creating my children’s “Good Beginnings” preschool float and later marching with my Girl Scout troop.

After the parade on Thursday night, we gather at Rec. Park, and return on Friday and Saturday to support our fair; to enjoy our nonprofit vendors’ delicious foods, view farming exhibits, learn about our agricultural heritage, and play games. Join in!

On behalf of the

Healdsburg City Council and city staff, I want to express our gratitude for the dedicated, volunteers of the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board of Directors.

As we enjoy this special weekend event, we are celebrating and supporting our rural roots, our future farmers, and Healdsburg’s authentic small town agrarian character.

See you at the Fair!

— Brigette Mansell Mayor, City of Healdsburg

Message from the Future Farmers Country Fair board president onoma County Strong – Ag Lives On.” That is the 69th annual Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair’s theme.

So many folks have been affected by the fires of last year and, agriculture was not excluded. Not only were homes destroyed but barns, equipment of all sorts, vineyards, pasture and, unfortunately, livestock as well.

And, if it were not for the brave action of our first responders, it certainly could have been even worse. They fought the flames and saved people and property when and where they could in some truly terrible conditions.

I not only speak of our brave law enforcement, EMTs and firefighters but those right amongst us. Friends and neighbors who volunteered without hesitation to help those in need, including rescuing our four-legged friends. The Russian River Riders of Hoof Beat Park and other farms and ranches for example, opened their property to take in many displaced horses, livestock and

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people. That is why the HFFCF board of directors dedicate this year’s fair to all the first responders.

There are too many heroes to recognize in this article. However, one individual contributed in a way that was unique to her trade. Pat Kerrigan of the local radio station 1350 KSRO, was for many the only source of reliable information during the first days of the fire. She relayed timely information on the air for many, many long hours while other media and communication was down. To honor her for her contribution to the community we have asked her to be our world-famous Twilight Parade Marshall.

As I mentioned in the beginning, this is the 69th annual fair, truly a genuine Healdsburg tradition. We have been fortunate enough to have a few of the first exhibitors from our first fair in 1950, still helping us out with a project we started and is ready to be read. That’s right, a book! For a donation it will be available at the fair this year.

Thanks to Joe Rochioli, Al Greco and Henry

Cornelson’s input from the first years of the fair, we have a great look back at how things used to be.

We start the fair with our world-famous Twilight Parade on Thursday. After the parade, stroll down to Recreation Park and enjoy great food and see what our future farmers have been working so very hard to bring to the fair. Friday, you can see these young folks in action as they present their projects to the judges, all the while you can enjoy more food and entertainment.

There is plenty to see and do for all ages.

Saturday is the big day! Still plenty of food and fun, but we wrap up the fair with an afternoon awards ceremony and evening livestock auction.

So please come and show your support of youth in agriculture and an authentic part of our Healdsburg heritage and tradition. We are still here. Sonoma County Strong – Ag Lives On. — HFFCF President Nick Dunkel

Good luck to all Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair exhibitors!

The Healdsburg Tribune • The Windsor Times Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Souvenir Program Published on May 17, 2018 as a supplement to:

The Healdsburg Tribune • The Windsor Times Editorial coordination and layout: Ray Holley

Advertising: Jenny Belway, Brad Schmaltz

Graphic design: Robby McClellan, Jim Schaefer Publisher: Rollie Atkinson

Published by Sonoma West Publishers P.O. Box 518 Healdsburg, CA. 95448

Administration: Jan Todd

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Junior Fair Board — The next generation of community leaders he Junior Executive Board is composed of volunteers selected by their peers to represent their clubs at Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board meetings. These volunteers meet prior to the regular board meetings, to talk about their responsibilities and prepare for the upcoming fair. They organize the garden barrel competition, the kids day activities, the petting zoo, adult showmanship, Friday night entertainment, and the cleanup after the fair. They have volunteered for a very big responsibility, and always rise to the occasion with great enthusiasm. Aside from their involvement to organize these events, they are also working diligently with their own exhibits. Each Junior Executive Board member wrote a description about themselves for the fair program, and they all wish you an enjoyable fair.

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Hi, My name is Alexis Biasotti and I am 15 years old. This year I am a freshman at Healdsburg High School. I am in Gateway 4-H, and I have shown pigs for seven years. I am serving as the 2nd Vice President and I am glad to be apart of the Junior Executive Board for the second year in a row!

Hi, My name is Ashland Williams and I am 16 years old. I am a sophomore at Windsor High School and in the honors core. This is my eighth year in Gateway 4-H and I am currently serving as Vice President. I have shown pigs for nine years and steers for three. This year I am serving on the Junior Executive Board and I am very excited to be part of the livestock showing community in a whole different way! I love every minute of breeding, raising and showing livestock and I hope to continue working with animals as a profession.

Hello my name is Ashley Remillard and I am currently a senior at Healdsburg High school. I have been in Healdsburg FFA for four years now and have been raising pigs since I was 9. Other than raising pigs and working hard in school, I am one of the two varsity softball captains for Healdsburg High. After I graduate from high school, I will be attending Weatherford Junior College to study equine science and eventually become a nurse. I hope to see you at the fair!

Bailey Esposti: This is my first year of being a member of the Healdsburg Jr. Fair Board. I was involved in 4-H for 10 years and during that time I showed swine, sheep, and goats, as well as participating in community service events. I am currently a senior at Healdsburg High School. This is my fourth year in FFA. I dedicate most of my time to the Healdsburg FFA Program and I am currently on the meat judging team, where I go to compete at various college campuses. I also am taking my agriscience project to state this year to compete. It has been my pleasure in attending this fair over the past years and I hope to see you here this year at our outstanding local fair.

Hello my name is Bryce Turbeville. I am 14 years old and a freshman at Cardinal Newman High School. I have been a member of the Alexander Valley 4-H Club for five years and have showed rabbits for all of them. I am also currently showing my dog Vita, a 3-year-old German Shepherd Rottweiler mix. This is my first year on the Junior Fair Board. I enjoy hiking through the forest and building models, along with kayaking and team sports. After high school I plan to go to a four year college and major in engineering. I want to design bridges and buildings.

My name is Colbi Jacobs and I attend St John Catholic School in Healdsburg. I am in eighth grade this year and will be attending Cardinal Newman High School in the fall. I have been a member of the Healdsburg 4-H Club for the past six years. This year I am a member of the Junior Executive Board for the fair. At this year’s fair I will be showing two market lambs. In addition to 4-H I also ride and show horses, play volleyball and maintain a 4.0 GPA in school. I

have loved being a part of 4-H and showing at the Healdsburg Fair. I look forward to another fun year at the HFFCF. My name is Ian Plum and I attend Healdsburg High School as a sophomore. I’ve been showing livestock at the Healdsburg Fair for six years now, and I show hogs and cattle. On the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Junior Executive Board, I represent Lytton Springs 4-H, where I serve as the Club Vice President. This year, I am in charge of adult showmanship and the cake auction at the fair, along with showing my steer and hog. I am excited to get more involved in the operations of the fair and hope to see you there!

My name is Lola Plum and I am a senior at Healdsburg High School. In the fall, I will be attending Kansas State University majoring in pre-veterinary sciences and will also be a member of the rowing team. I have been showing at the Healdsburg Fair for the last six years and I have been a member of the Healdsburg Junior Fair Board for three years. I belong to the Healdsburg FFA Chapter and the Lytton Springs 4-H Club, serving as President for both groups. This year, I am the chair of Ag Days, an event where local elementary schools attend to learn about agriculture. I am excited to be in charge of a larger event this year and look forward to teaching young students about the importance of agriculture!

My name is Nicki Richardson, and I have been in Healdsburg 4-H for five years. I have been showing sheep at the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair since I was 9, and the Sonoma County Fair since I was 11. I have also recently began to branch out to

different jackpot shows around California. I am currently an eighth grader at Healdsburg Junior High and am excited to become an FFA member next year at the high school. My grandpa, mom and sister are all previous Healdsburg FFA exhibitors, as well as Junior Fair Board members and I am excited to follow in their footsteps. Aside from raising livestock I enjoy playing volleyball and reading in my free time.

I am excited for the fair and shows this year, and hope to continue with this for as long as I can.

Hi, my name is Wilson Kiff. I am a junior at Healdsburg High School. This is my third year in FFA, however I have been in 4-H since fifth grade. I live on a plot of land with my family out in Alexander Valley where we grow various types of produce like apples, melons, blackberries, plums, peaches and much more! I am a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and golf. Meanwhile, I enjoy surfing, swimming, and hanging out with my friends and family. I plan on continuing being involved in the FFA until I graduate in 2019. Enjoy the fair!

My name is Spencer Alden, I am 18 years old and a senior at Healdsburg High School. I show market swine at the Healdsburg Fair and have been in 4-H for nine years. I have been Secretary and Vice President and am currently the President of the Warm Springs 4-H club. This is my third year on the Junior Fair Board, and it has been a lot of fun helping organize this year’s fair. I enjoy the Healdsburg Fair because I get to help kids who show a project and contribute to the Healdsburg community.

Outside of 4-H and FFA I would like to study winemaking and vineyard management at the University of Davis.

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2018 Future Farmers Country Fair Youth Exhibitors Alexander Valley 4-H

Bryce Turbeville Marika Turbeville Sarah Wolfe

Gateway 4-H

Addison Terhune Alani Rosas Alexis Biasotti Ashland Williams Avory Terhune Brandon Hausman Brianna Williams Dakota Falleri Dominic Nuñez Giselle Kerwin Hannah Dyer Hudson Biasotti Kaleb Hansen Kamryn Crowley Kenidee Newman Kiersten Crowley Madison Esposti Natalia M. Arreguin Natalya roderick Parker Biasotti Riley Piehl Rubi Murphy Talen Hansen Wesly Hansen

Healdsburg 4-H

Annie Petersen Aurora Canzoneri

Beau Forchini Cameron Pippi Colbi Jacobs Destiny Kates Dillan Jocius Eden Richardson Emily Dunkel Grace Perkins Hannah Mae Dunkel Hannah Sellards Isabel Lickey Jack Jacobs Jenna Bertoli Kenzie Burke Madeleine Martinelli Luca Passalacqua

Mariella Passalacqua Mason Radelfinger Matisse Gallo Michelle Kates Morgan Miller Riley Nobles Spencer Jacobs Travis Kates Trevor Lorence Wesley Wiese Antis Wyatt Peavler

Warm Springs 4-H

Addie Zidek Allison Grande Callan Munselle

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Cody Scharer Elias Gutierrez Ellie Kaye Emma Ziegler Fiona Davis Gracelynn Gillette Harper Kiff Hayley Davis Katy Conrad Mac Wright Madeleine Munselle Maren Neumiller Parker Jones Rosario Sandoval Ruby Leffew Sebastian Leffew Spencer Alden Stephanie Hensley Tatum Kiff Zoe Turk

Andrew Imbimbo Ashley Remillard Bailey Esposti Brett Delfino Brileigh Blosser Chelsea Blosser Claire Conard Cole Conley Connor Browning Dalton Ortiz Dillon Dunkel Emilly Hambly Fiona Affronti Fiona Davis Hunter Irons Ian Plum Jacqueline Doherty Laura Anderson Lola Plum Madilyn Burke Madison Foppiano Marco Montanez Nathan Delfino Parker Jones Salvador Sandoval Sam Norgrove TJ Dale Viviana Magdaleno Willem Ridder William Hambly Wilson Kiff

Lytton Springs 4-H

Aiden Schwarzenberg Alex Bartolomei Anthony Maccario Ella Bartolomei Ian Plum Lala Luci Larissa Maccario Melissa Minaker Nico Bartolomei Rosario Sandoval Sophene Hansen Spencer Rodgers

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2018 Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board here are currently 27 members on the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board. Many have served on the Board for multiple years with several serving more than a decade. We follow in the footsteps of others who have dedicated countless hours to making the fair a successful event for more than half a century. We come from various walks in life but share in our common goal of giving our youth the opportunity to be involved in 4-H and FFA through this community based, non-profit fair. ** = past exhibitors Mary Rodgers has worked her magic on the HFFCF Board for 39 years, serving tirelessly on numerous committees. Her passion is coordinating the Small Animal Program for the HFFCF and overseas the Entertainment Committee scheduling the Swan Brothers Circus.

Jack Brandt joined the Board in 1980 and has served on various committees over the years. This past year he has chaired the Recreational Park Liaison, Sanitation & Security and Insurance Committees while participating in various committees.

Susie Garcia has been on the Board for 32 years serving in various capacities. This past year, she has continued as the Co-Treasurer and serving on the Executive Council. In addition to Chairing the Parade and serving on various other committees. **Tom Rued is in his 21st year on the Board.

This past year Tom has provided leadership to the Buildings & Grounds, Fair Board BBQ, Pen Assignments, while serving on several other committees. **Mike Weatherby is in his 16th year of his 2nd term on the Board. He serves on various committees. He is the number one volunteer in the kitchen during the Barn Dance.

John Dericco completed his 15th year on the Board. He coordinates the Buyers Dinner and sits on various committees including Livestock & Auction, Building & Grounds, Parade, and the Barn Dance.

Phil Manoukian finishes his 15th year on the Board. Phil provides leadership and experience with Booths, the Barn Dance, and Long-Range Planning while serving on various committees.

Martin Kiff completes his 14th year on the Board. Martin is involved with the Barn Dance, Buildings & Grounds, and the Buyers Dinner.

Martin also is the chair for the Cake and Barrel Auction Committee.

Kelly Zimmerman is in her 10th year on the Board. Kelly is part of the Cake and barrel committee, sir rusty committee and public relations.

Mike Brookfield is in his 10th year on the Board after many years of volunteering at the fair without the title. Mike serves on the Executive Council for this year. This past year he Co-chairs the Cake & Barrel Auction while serving on many committees. **Kevin Newman is in his 9th year on the Board. Kevin is on various committees including Buildings & Grounds, Parade, and the Buyer's Dinner. Kevin also serves on the Executive Board.

Angel Nunez finishes up his 9th year on the Board. Angel serves as the Treasurer and a member of Executive Council. In addition, he participates on several committees. **Ali Redden is in her 8th year on the Board.

While serving on several committees, Ali Chairs the Tech Committee, Academics and Co-chairs, the Barn Dance and Livestock and Auction.

Christy Delucchi is in her 6th year on the

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Board. Christy jumped into leadership coordinating the Livestock Judges and assisting as co-chair of Small Animals and Jr. Executive Board while serving on the Parade and Barn Dance Committees. **Tessa Fraguglia finishes up her 6th year on the board, as well a recent HFFCF alumni, Tessa gave leadership to the Awards & Trophies Committee and Co-chairs academics while serving on the Parade Committees. Tessa is our recording secretary again this year. **Nick Dunkel completed his 5th year on the Board. Nick is our President this year. Nick heads up the Viticulture Committee and serves on several committees including Buildings and Grounds, Parade, Barn Dance and the Buyers Dinner. Nick is always willing to help where ever needed. Nick is also on the Executive Council this year.

Wesley Hunt has just completed her 4th year on the board. Wesley not only serves on the board, but has been the Ag instructor for the past four years at the high school. She does an outstanding job. Wesley is always ready to lend a hand where needed. **Margaret Basurto completed her 4th year as a board member. Margaret serves on the Livestock and Auction Committee, rules and by laws, as well as the Barn Dance Committee and several others.

Margaret is our VP this year. It’s great to have her as part of the team. **Kelley Parsons has completed her 3rd year on the board. Kelley is Co-Chair for the Barn Dance, which will be in November this year. She is also on several other committees. Kelley was an exhibitor at the HFFCF when she was in 4-H and FFA. We welcome her back to help support the youth of our community. **Jennah Peavler is finishing up her 3rd year on the board. Jennah is also a past exhibitor of the HFFCF. Jennah is on several committees, she is cochair of Sir Rusty, co -chair of junior fair board,

and is also a part of the Barn Dance and Parade committees. She has been a great help this year with planning of the fair. Jennah is also our Corresponding Secretary. **Katelyn Lagerquist is finishing up her 2nd year on the board. Katelyn is a past exhibitor of the HFFCF. She is currently in the Livestock and auction committee, judges committee, and many others. We are very lucky to have her be a part of our board.

Vern Losh just finished up his 2nd year on the board. He is involved in the building and grounds committee, academics committee and many others.

It’s great to have him on board. **Michelle Maffia has just finished her 2nd year on the board. She is part of several committees including Round Robin, Barn Dance along with many others. We look forward to many years with Michelle on our HFFCF Board.

Jessica Ascoop has just finished her 1st year on the board. She is part of several committees including the barn dance, livestock and auction and small animal committees. Jessica has a deep rooted love for all things agriculture has helped her excel in many facets of the HFFCF. **Nicole Briggs has just completed her 1st year on the board. She was a past exhibitor of HFFCF and worked in the entry office for the Sonoma County Fair. The board put Nicole’s computer skills to use in many committees **Jacob Dorr has just completed his 1st year on the board. Jacob was born and raised in Healdsburg. He is a 4-H leader and has embraced his duties on the Board to ensure the tradition continues to thrive in our community for generations to come.

Brad Petersen has completed his 1st year on the board. Brad’s passion for the vineyard industry have aided him in various committees and his vocal talents have become a board favorite at our events.

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Kids Day is Saturday at the fair n Saturday May 26 the Healdsburg Fair will be hosting Kids Day! At Kids Day children ages 5-10 will be able to play in fun, friendly competitions like a watermelon

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eating contest and water balloon toss! Winners will be awarded a prize and the price to play is free! Make sure to come on out and win some prizes! See you there!

‘World Famous’ Swan Bros.

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Andy and his assistants twist balloons, juggle, tell jokes and provide a fun and approachable performance for kids of all ages, including audience participation for kids.

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Future Farmers Fair Schedule of Events 69th annual fair May 24 – 26, 2018 Free Admission & Entertainment WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 (The fair does not officially start until Thursday at 7 p.m.)

9 a.m. – All FFA Animals Arrive 10 a.m. – FFA Weigh Ins (Swine, Sheep, Goats) 1 – 5 p.m. – 4-H Beef Arrive 1 – 6:30 p.m. – 4-H Sheep, and Goats Arrive 3 – 5 p.m. – Still Exhibits Check-In 4 p.m. – Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting 5 – 6:30 p.m. – 4-H Weigh Ins (Beef, Sheep, Goats) 5:30 – 7 p.m. – 4-H Swine arrive

THURSDAY, MAY 24 6 – 9 a.m. – 4-H Swine arrive (All Swine must arrive by 9 am, no exceptions) Weigh Ins to follow 8 – 9 a.m. Food Still Exhibit Check In 10 a.m. – Still Exhibit Judging 11 a.m. – Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting (If you missed the Wednesday Meeting) 1 – 3 p.m. – Planting of Garden Barrels 3:30 p.m. – Garden Barrel Judging 6 p.m. – Twilight Parade – Theme: “Sonoma County Strong – Ag Lives On.�

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FRIDAY, MAY 25 7:30 a.m. – Mandatory Small Animal Exhibitor’s Meeting 8 a.m. – Livestock Shows Begin RING 1 4-H Swine Showmanship followed by market classes FFA Swine Showmanship followed by market classes RING 2 FFA Sheep Showmanship followed by market classes 4-H Sheep Showmanship followed by market classes FFA Mkt Goat Showmanship followed by market classes 4-H Mkt Goat Showmanship followed by market classes Breeding Sheep 4-H and FFA Combined Pygmy Goats 4-H and FFA Combined 8:30 a.m. – Small Animal Rabbit/Cavy Show Begins Market Rabbit Classes Breeding Rabbits Breeding Cavy 8:30 a.m. – Small Animal Poultry Show Begins Market Poultry Breeding Poultry 10 a.m. – Showmanship Rabbits & Cavy Poultry Showmanship TBD by Judge Dog Show – Obedience and Showmanship TBD by Judge 10 – 6 p.m. – Petting Zoo Open 10 – 8 p.m. – Still Exhibit Tent Open 4 p.m. – Beef Show Begins RING 1 FFA Beef Showmanship followed by market classes 4-H Beef Showmanship followed by market classes Breeding Beef 5 p.m. – Adult Showmanship – Ring 1 6:30 p.m. – Cake and Barrel Auction

8:30 a.m. – Small Animal Round Robin FFA followed by 4-H 8 a.m. – Horse Showmanship 10 a.m. – Large Animal Round Robin FFA followed by 4-H 10 – 6 p.m. – Petting Zoo Open 10 – 8 p.m.– Still Exhibit Tent Open 12 – 2 p.m. – Kid’s Day Activities – Fun and prizes for all ages Watermelon Eating, Balloon Toss, Bubble Gum Chewing 4 p.m. – Awards Ceremony – All Exhibitors must be in uniform 5 p.m. – Livestock Auction, dedicated to Doris Evans and Diane McDowell. FFA Followed by 4-H Sir Rusty Ticket Drawing held during the auction • See a fair official if you need help bidding or have questions. • Buyers cards and sale orders are available at the time of the auction.

SWAN BROTHERS CIRCUS Thursday through Saturday: juggling, magic, acrobatics, audience participation. Shows daily.

Visit the circus tent for showtimes.

STILL EXHIBITS Visit the still exhibits to see sewing, Lego building, electronics, leathercraft, photography, pottery, gardening, poster contest, crafts, art, woodworking, and food projects by 4-H kids. Open for viewing 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

MIDWAY Open until 10 p.m. each night, the Midway has everything from corn dogs and burgers, ice cream and snow cones. Also, lots of games are available throughout the fair. All booths are sponsored by your local nonprofits and proceeds go to support local youth.

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Healdsburg Future Country Farmers Fair Twilight Parade This Year’s Fair Theme — ‘Sonoma County Strong – Ag Lives On’ Come on down to the parade!

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ay 24 downtown Healdsburg … Yes, that’s where you will experience country charm and the long lived community support for this event put on and organized by a dedicated team of HFFCF Board of directors and numerous volunteers. After 69 years of putting youth and agriculture together and providing a stepping stone for our further farmers and ranchers. FFA and 4-H youth will display their projects at the fair which officially kicks off after the parade. The Twilight Parade provides entertainment for all ages. Our Motto: “If you’re not in it, you better be watching it.”

TWILIGHT PARADE ENTRANTS (Alphabetical, not in parade order) Aaction Rents

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Alexander Valley Riders

Geyserville Volunteer Firefighters Association

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Alliance Medical Center

Girl Scouts

American Association of University Women

Healdsburg 4-H

Joe Rochioli-Tom Rochioli

Healdsburg Bulldogs

Live Oak Preschool

American Hero Darrel Shumard

Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market

Lytton Springs 4-H

American Legion Post 111

Healdsburg Community Band

AVISP.com

Miss Sonoma County Scholarship Program

Bank of Marin

Healdsburg Community Nursery School

Baxman Fire Co.

Healdsburg FFA

Parade Marshall

Bell's Ambulance Service

Healdsburg Forever

Red's Riding School

Big O Tires and Service Healdsburg

Healdsburg High School CASA

Redwood Adventist Academy

Boy Scout Troop 21, Healdsburg

Healdsburg Jr. High Boosters Club

Russian River Riders

Cal Fire Healdsburg

Healdsburg Kiwanis Club

Selfridge Family

Canine Companions for Independence

Healdsburg Library

State Senator Mike McGuire

Comite Pochtlan Pro-Carnaval Putleco

Healdsburg Montessori School

Silveira Buick GMC Inc.

Community First Credit Union

Healdsburg Organized Bicycle Organization

St. John The Baptist Catholic School

Corazon Healdsburg Davey Crockett Elk Mountain Vineyards Evelyn Mitchell for City Council Farm to Pantry FFA Sweetheart

Healdsburg Parents Club Healdsburg Police Department Healdsburg Running Company Healdsburg S.O.S. Healdsburg Unified School District

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he 2018 Livestock Auction is dedicated to two dedicated and hard working volunteers, Doris Evans and Diane McDowell.

The Bishop's Ranch The Healdsburg School Truck Tops USA Warm Springs 4-H

Finchers Auto Service

Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County

First American Title

Healdsburg Tribune

West Wines

Friends of Deva Marie Proto

HFFCF Jr. Exec Board

Westamerica Bank

Geyserville May Day Queen and Her Court

HFFCF President

Wine Country Veterinary Hospital

Humane Society of Sonoma County Healdsburg

Wineries at Timber Crest Farms

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he 2018 Twilight Parade is dedicated to KSRO Radio host Pat Kerrigan.

A veteran radio broadcaster who got her start in 1980 at Healdsburg’s KREO Radio, Kerrigan was a steady and reliable source of information during the October 2017 wildfires.

The 2018 fair is dedicated to all first responders and Kerrigan’s role as a journalist recognizes the vital role the media plays in communicating to and informing the community during natural disasters.

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Healdsburg Future Country Farmers Fair Twilight Parade This Year’s Fair Theme — ‘Sonoma County Strong – Ag Lives On’ Come on down to the parade!

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ay 24 downtown Healdsburg … Yes, that’s where you will experience country charm and the long lived community support for this event put on and organized by a dedicated team of HFFCF Board of directors and numerous volunteers. After 69 years of putting youth and agriculture together and providing a stepping stone for our further farmers and ranchers. FFA and 4-H youth will display their projects at the fair which officially kicks off after the parade. The Twilight Parade provides entertainment for all ages. Our Motto: “If you’re not in it, you better be watching it.”

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Healdsburg Bulldogs

Live Oak Preschool

American Hero Darrel Shumard

Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market

Lytton Springs 4-H

American Legion Post 111

Healdsburg Community Band

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Miss Sonoma County Scholarship Program

Bank of Marin

Healdsburg Community Nursery School

Baxman Fire Co.

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Bell's Ambulance Service

Healdsburg Forever

Red's Riding School

Big O Tires and Service Healdsburg

Healdsburg High School CASA

Redwood Adventist Academy

Boy Scout Troop 21, Healdsburg

Healdsburg Jr. High Boosters Club

Russian River Riders

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Healdsburg Kiwanis Club

Selfridge Family

Canine Companions for Independence

Healdsburg Library

State Senator Mike McGuire

Comite Pochtlan Pro-Carnaval Putleco

Healdsburg Montessori School

Silveira Buick GMC Inc.

Community First Credit Union

Healdsburg Organized Bicycle Organization

St. John The Baptist Catholic School

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he 2018 Livestock Auction is dedicated to two dedicated and hard working volunteers, Doris Evans and Diane McDowell.

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Healdsburg Tribune

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Friends of Deva Marie Proto

HFFCF Jr. Exec Board

Westamerica Bank

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Wine Country Veterinary Hospital

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Judges bring lifetimes of expertise and support to the fair ur livestock judges are dedicated professionals who do so much more than evaluate the animals our youth bring to the fair. They work with our young people to help them bring out the best in their animals and themselves. We are grateful to the judges for all they do to make this a great experience for our kids.

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Swine judge: We are happy to welcome for the first time Jon Neugebauer as our judge.

From Fall River Mills, Ca. Happy father of a four legged fox terrier named Otis. Raised sheep, cattle and hogs growing up. Third generation pig farmer. Managed the Swine Units at both Modesto Junior College and Chico State as a student. Recent graduate of Chico State with an Ag business degree. Worked in close relation with WD Swine farm, No Limits Genetics, Small Town Genetics and Ottenwalter Show Pigs.

Currently have a dozen sows at home for show pig purposes that is run with his dad. He is a manager of Mountain View farming in Fall River Mills where they run custom hay, wild rice and custom farm.

Beef Judge: We are happy to welcome back John Gladman as our beef judge this year. John grew up in southern Oregon and showed cattle, sheep and hogs in high school before attending Linn Benton Community College. During his time at Linn Benton Community College he was a member of the 2009 Louisville champion livestock judging team. He later went on to attend California State University, Chico and judge on

their nationally competitive livestock judging team before graduating with a bachelors degree in Animal Science. He and his wife and daughter currently reside in the town of Glenn and raise show cattle and operate a feed store specializing in livestock show feeds and supplements.

Pygmy Goat Judge: We are happy to welcome back for a second year, Jennifer Lozoya, who has been a licensed Pygmy goat judge for over 14 years. She has judged in over 20 states.

Jennifer has served 5 years on the Judges Training Committee helping with continuing education and the licensing of future judges. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, goats and chickens. She enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and leading her Girl Scout troop.

Sheep and Goat Judge: Matt Hayes will be returning this year as our sheep and goat judge.

Matt received his Bachelors degree in Agriculture Education from California State University Fresno in 2010. Prior to this he was a member of the 2007-2008 Delta College Livestock Judging Team, as well as a member of the 2004 National Champion FFA Livestock Judging Team, where he was High Individual Overall.

Matt lives with his family in Winters, California where they own and operate Hayes Livestock.

They manage 25 head of Wether dam ewes and 20 head of registered Southdown ewes.

Currently he is employed by Superior Farms in Dixon, California as a livestock buyer.

Rabbit Judge: Brooke Galiata will be joining us again this year as our rabbit judge. She was born and raised in Sonoma county and has a long history in 4-H and FFA as an exhibitor. She has raised rabbits since the age of 8 and was one of the youngest people to ever earn a judge’s license. She has raised over 20 breeds and has been an ARBA licensed judge since 1998, judging all over the U.S. and Japan. Now a mother of three, Brooke still resides in Penngrove.

Poultry Judge: We are very happy to have Eric Kutch back as our poultry judge this year.

He has been breeding and exhibiting poultry for 50 plus years! He is a master breeder, exhibitor and judge in both the American Poultry Association and the American Bantam Association. He has judged shows and fairs throughout the United States and Canada.

Living in Jamestown, Ca. with his wife, he also breeds AKC Cocker Spaniels and Nubian Dairy goats.

Dog Judge: We are happy to have Julie Vonda back for a second year judging our dog classes! Julie has a dog training business named “Pawsitive Dog Training”. She is an AKC evaluator for the Canine Good Citizens program.

Julie Is a judge for AKC Farm Dog titles and a tester for therapy dogs. She enjoys doing Dog sports and events with her Greater Swiss Mountain dogs and has several titles on both her dogs.

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Annual buyers’ dinner a tasty pre-auction tradition he last night of the fair, Saturday, May 26, between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. the fair board will host the annual buyers’ dinner. The dinner is held to express our appreciation to the businesses and individuals who have shown support to the local FFA and 4-H groups by attending and investing in the future of the exhibitor.

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John and Kim Lloyd of Big John’s Market have graciously offered to donate the supplies needed to put on such an affair again this year, and K. King Catering, Kathie King and her crew, have offered their time and service in preparing the dinner.

This dinner, let alone this fair, would not be the success it has been over the years without the support of businesses, individuals, and volunteers, and for that we thank you all.

Come join the fun, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy a great meal! For more information regarding the auction and this year’s dinner, fair board members will be on hand at Healdsburg’s Recreation Park starting Wednesday, May 23.

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Sir Rusty more than a half-century tradition at the fair his is the 52nd year that Sir Rusty has been a part of the fair. Sir Rusty is one of the main fundraisers for the fair. The proceeds from the sales of Sir Rusty tickets help the fair board pay for entertainment, awards and activities that are important in keeping the fair going.

Each young exhibitor, FFA and 4-H, who brings a market animal to the fair, is required to sell at least 20 Sir Rusty tickets per animal that they have entered in the auction.

The fair board sponsors an award of a belt bucket to the 4-H or FFA member who sells the most tickets overall. This year tickets are selling like crazy.

Tom Mauritson sponsors the drawing each year, reimbursing the fair board for its expenses for the prizes, whether cash or meat.

The fair board printed 10,000 Sir Rusty tickets this year. A $1 donation entitles you to a chance to win one of two grand prizes of $500 worth of Painted Hills Beef (or $500 cash), or one lamb (or $100 cash). The animals are freezer ready.

The Sir Rusty drawing winner is announced during Saturday night’s livestock auction on May 26. (Need not be present to win).

The $1 tickets have four great discounted coupons this year. Round Table Pizza, McLea’s Tire and Automotive Center, Costeaux French Bakery and Summer’s Market and Deli.

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Summer’s Market and Deli is offering buy any two sandwiches and receive one small scoop of house made ice cream free.

Sir Rusty tickets are available from your local 4-H and FFA members, any fair board or Jr.

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Executive fair board member, or through Kelly Zimmerman at 695-7824. Tickets are also available in the Sir Rusty booth at the fair. Come by and support our fair and buy some Sir Rusty tickets.

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Scholarships are a large part of the fair’s impact on youth ach year the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board awards scholarships to graduating seniors who are either attending a trade school or going on to a two-year or four-year college.

Scholarships are also awarded to previous recipients of the Fair Board Scholarship who have continued in their education.

The scholarship is awarded based on community involvement, written essay and a personal interview.

Being able to help out these students gives the Fair Board great joy. Each year we are amazed at the talented students who apply for the scholarships. Helping out these students wouldn’t be possible without the help of the community during the auction.

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Garden barrel and cake auctions are Friday night he Garden Barrel Auction will take place on Friday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. The day before, on Thursday, May 24, local 4-H, FFA and HFFCF Junior Executive Fair Board members will assemble garden barrels that are related to this year’s fair theme, “Sonoma County Strong – Ag Lives On.” The barrels will be judged Thursday afternoon, and the chapters who participated will receive a ribbon.

During Thursday and Friday, the barrels will be on display for public view.

Half of the proceeds earned from each barrel auctioned off Friday evening will go towards each chapter. The other half of the proceeds will help with fair expenses and the scholarship fund helping all those in 4-H and FFA going to college next year.

Come out and join us in supporting your local youth and agriculture community.

There are sure to be many great garden barrels and cakes for sale.

We hope to see you there; have a great time at the auction!

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Community is welcome to join in the fun by creating a favorite cake or other dessert he Cake Auction is a fundraiser for the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair. The money from the auction is set forward to help support the fair for years to come.

This auction is what helps support the fair so kids and young adults can continue to pursue and learn about agriculture and all the opportunities the industry has to offer. The cake auction this year starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25.

The theme is “Sonoma County Strong – Ag Lives On”, so don’t be afraid to break out the bowls, mixers, and pans to bake your way over here to support our local fair.

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Still exhibits showcase a world of arts, crafts and tastes e sure to stop by the Still Exhibit tent and see all the wonderful exhibits that our 4-H and FFA kids have been working on.

There is more to the fair than animals. We have very talented young people.

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Vine pruning contest results to be announced May 26 he annual vine pruning contest took place earlier this year on Saturday January 13. Ten competitors from the Healdsburg chapter of the FFA, Healdsburg 4-H, Westside 4-H, Alexander Valley 4-H, and Lytton Springs 4-H came to show their expertise in wine grape pruning.

Following a written test, they performed an outstanding demonstration of agricultural prowess by pruning cane and cordon styles of trained grapevines.

The competition was close, making for an exciting day in the vineyard. Could there be an upset? The junior members did an excellent job of showing their precision viticulture skills in a timely manner.

As always, a big thank you to Hoot Owl Creek and Alexander Valley Vineyards for hosting the event. And a special thanks to our judge, Mark Houser of Hoot Owl Creek and Alexander Valley Vineyards, for his knowledge, guidance and patience.

The winners of the contest will be announced at the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair awards ceremony on May 26. For more information about the vine pruning contest and fair, visit www.healdsburgfair.org.

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Food, fun and games — supporting our youth and local nonprofits he “World's Biggest Little Fair” will once again be serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner to you and 10,000 of your closest friends!

Corn dogs, burgers, garlic fries, tri-tip, pizza, breakfast sandwiches, shaved ice, cotton candy, ice cream, tamales, beignets, homemade fudge and much, much, more; all served up by your friends and neighbors, with a smile.

To go along with all the food, you can also enjoy the many game booths and jumpy tents, which are sure to bring a smile to kids of all ages.

Each booth is staffed by your friends and neighbors who have devoted themselves to helping this town and our children, grow, prosper and thrive.

All proceeds from booth sales at the Healdsburg fair go for the support of local youth programs.

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