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With the new guidelines released this week by Governor Gavin Newsom and Cal-OSHA, the Mother Lode Fair is working to make updates to the 2021 Fair and Junior Livestock Auction.

We know the Community has a concern and passion for a Live Animal Auction for both Large and Small Animals. Possible plans may be formulated to cover all concerns including the safety and welfare of patrons/exhibitors.

Livestock Superintendent Kim Helmbold will update the Fair’s Board of Directors at the Wednesday meeting of the Fair Board of Directors.

Ken Alstott

Manager

Mother Lode Fair

The Still Exhibit and Livestock Exhibitor Handbooks are now available online only.  We will be accepting entries from May 17th through June 4th via our ShoWorks online system.  Paper forms will be available on the website on May 17th.

All Junior Livestock Exhibitors who are planning to enter market swine, sheep and goats in the 2021 Mother Lode Fair are required to attend the Mandatory Preweigh scheduled for Sunday, May 2, 2021.  Exhibitors will be assigned a time to bring in their animals for ear tagging and weighing.  Exhibitors need to contact the Livestock Superintendent either by emailing livestock@mlfair.com or texting 209-509-7970.  Please provide the name of the exhibitor(s), club/chapter affiliation, and species and number of animals to be preweighed.

The Mother Lode Fair Board of Directors has voted to hold the 2021 Mother Lode Fair on July 1-4 with a theme of Working Hands and Cattle Brands!  Staff will move ahead with planning the fair following State and County Public Health guidelines, and will include Carnival, Entertainment and Exhibits.  Junior Livestock shows are being planned with a modified schedule.  Follow the Fair’s website and Mother Lode Fairgrounds Facebook for updates!

Just a reminder that the Mother Lode Fairgrounds Office is closed to the public.  Staff is conducting all business via phone.  Call 209-532-7428 for assistance with fairgrounds business.  For information or assistance with the COVID-19 testing facility, please contact LHI directly at 888-634-1123 or www.lhi.care/covidtesting, or reach out to your county’s Public Health Department.