From Thursday, June 14 2007 - 10:00am To Sunday, June 17 2007 - 11:59pm Each week
2007 El Dorado County Fair - Squeals and Wheels
More details to come Thursday - Noon to Midnight; Friday & Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to Midnight; Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Buildings & Exhibits close @ 10:00 p.m. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. General (13 years & over) -$7. Youth (7 - 12 years) -$4; Children (6 & Under) - Free everyday; Senior - (60 & over) - $5; Parking - $4 or free shuttle service www.eldoradocountyfair.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Fairgrounds (530) 621-5860
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