2024 Mother Lode Fair Information
The 2024 Mother Lode Fair dates were selected by the Fair Board of Directors at the August 23rd meeting. Next…
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New Thanksgiving Weekend Event!
The Mother Lode Fairgrounds is very excited to be able to host the 1st Annual Sonora Christmas Artisan Fair on…
Fairtime Help Wanted!
The Mother Lode Fair is looking for new team members to help with the fair! Positions are available in Maintenance…
Mother Lode Fair Board New Appointees
On March 21, 2023, Governor Newsom made the following announcement: Jacqueline “Jackie” Campidonica, of Soulsbyville, has been appointed to the…
Mother Lode Fair entertainment wanted!
We are giving the community a chance to be a part of this year’s Fair. Dance, musical and other performance…
Now Accepting Commercial Vendor and Food Concessionaire Applications!
The Mother Lode Fair is now accepting Commercial Vendor and Food Concessionaire applications for the 2023 Mother Lode Fair! Applications…
2023 Mother Lode Fair Theme Selected
The Mother Lode Fair Board of Directors has chosen the theme for this year’s fair: “Comin’ In Hot – Show Us…
2023 Mother Lode Fair Market Beef Preweigh – February 25th
The 2023 Mother Lode Fair Market Beef Preweigh has been scheduled for Saturday, February 25th, at Gardella’s Ranch in Jamestown.…
Fair Office CLOSED Monday, 1/16/2023
The Fair Office will be closed on Monday, 1/16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Office will…
2023 Outreach Program Applications – due January 23, 2023
Every year, the Mother Lode Fair’s Board of Directors chooses five (5) organizations through its Outreach Program to hold events…
Board Announcement of New Mother Lode Fair Manager
November 4, 2022 PUBLIC RELEASE The 29th District Agriculture Association/ Mother Lode Fair Board Directors voted at the October 25,…
Position Opening – Chief Executive Officer
The Mother Lode Fairgrounds is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer. Please see the Career Opportunity Announcement…
Position opening – RV Camp Host
The Mother Lode Fairgrounds has a current opening for an RV Camp Host. Resumes will be accepted through 09/23/2022. Details…
Auction Buyer Bills Available for Online Payment
The 2022 Mother Lode Fair Junior Livestock Auction was a huge success – reaching over $1.1 Million in sales for…
Market Swine, Sheep & Goat Preweigh on April 30th
All exhibitors wishing to show and sell Market Swine, Sheep and Goats at the 2022 Mother Lode Fair must attend…
Board Minutes March 23, 2022
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Job Opening – Part-time Office Assistant
The Mother Lode Fairgrounds currently has an opening for a part-time office assistant. A list of job duties can be…
Board Minutes March 9, 2022
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Board Minutes February 23, 2022
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2022 Outreach Program Applications Now Accepted
Every year, the Mother Lode Fair’s Board of Directors chooses five (5) organizations through its Outreach Program to hold events…