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About the Department
The Junior Fair Board was established in the 1970�s to provide young adults with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, perform community service and become aware of the business and operations of Agricultural District Fairs. The 20 member board is eager to put on contests such as: pie eating, karaoke, watermelon eating, adult showmanship, hog calling and where�s waldo? The Junior Fair Board term starts in January and continues throughout the year and represents six cities across the county. The members are between the ages of 15-20 and compete for a spot on the board starting with an application, letter of recommendation and an interview. They meet once a month from January until July, then meet daily at the Ventura County Fair to conduct their contests that they have worked long and hard to perfect.

Wed., August 3, 2pm / Agriculture & Natural Resources BLDG. Lawn
Apple Bobbing/Cracker Eating & Whistle Blowing

Apple Bobbing Contest Winners: (Round 1 & 2)
First Place: Madeline Munoz, Age 12, Fillmore; Nathan Donovan, Age 10, Ojai
Second Place: Gabriella Munoz, Age 12, Fillmore; Aviva Katz, Age 11, Los Angeles
Third Place: Genevieve Munoz, Age 7, Fillmore; Randall Edwards, Age 9, Oxnard

Cracker Eating / Whistle Blowing Contest Winners: (Rounds 1 & 2)
First Place: Mari Waller, Age 12, Rodando Beach; Zane Frisk, Age 9, Ojai
Second Place: Karen Watling, Age 11, Ventura; Kelly More, Age 9, Ventura
Third Place: Cassandra Edwards, Age 9, Oxnard; Brennen Obeto, Age 13, Reseda

Thurs., August 4, 2pm / Seabreeze Stage
Shaving Cream Hat

Shaving Cream Hat Contest Winners: (Rounds 1 & 2)
First Place: Zayra Lopez, Age 15, Ojai; Riley Schneider & Kyle Schneider, Age 7 & 10, Ojai
Second Place: Aubrey Duncan, Age 10, Fillmore; Hadin Gell, Age 23, Germany/ China
Third Place: Alyssa Cendejas, Age 12, Santa Paula; Jenna Newman, Age 8, Thousand Oaks

Fri., August 5, 2pm / Anacapa Stage
Jr. Joke Telling

Jr. Joke Telling Contest Winners:
6& Under:
First Place: Adam Hibberd, Age 5, Ventura
Second Place: Dillon Balingit, Age 6, Simi Valley
Third Place: Madison Seunkamaitis, Age 6, Simi Valley
7 & Over:
First Place: Brittany Salazar, Age 8, Oxnard
Second Place: Karen Watling, Age 11, Ventura
Third Place: Alicia Proffitt, Age 9, Thosuand Oaks

Sat., August 6, 2pm / Kelly Court
Battle of the Sexes

Sun., August 7, 2pm / Seabreeze Stage
Pie Eating Contest

Pie Eating Contest Winners:
12 & Under:
First Place: Ryan Rios, Ventura
Second Place: Ruby Jane Sizemore, Ojai
Third Place: Adrian Ek, Oxnard
13 & Over:
First Place: John Luppens
Second Place: Pat Fong, San Francisco
Third Place: Wences Gallardo, Ojai

Tues., August 9, 2pm / Station Stage
Talent Show

Talent Show Contest Winners
First Place: Ted Wakai, Age 83
Second Place: Jillianna, Age 14

Wed., August 10, 6pm / Clark Pavilion
Adult Showmanship

Thurs., August 11, 4pm / Anacapa Stage
Newspaper Costume Contest

Fri., August 12, 6:30pm / Station Stage
Karaoke

Karaoke Contest Winners:
12 & Under
First: Jessica Harvey, Age 11, Fillmore (Song: "Don't Stop Believing")
Second: Bella Smith, Age 5, Oak View (Song: "God Bless America")
Third: Chloe Stines, Fillmore (Song: "The House That Built Me")
13 & Older
First: Rachel Cyprus, Age 18, Santa Clarita (Song: "Why Haven't I Heard From You")
Second: Melissa Spell (Unknown)
Third: Remy Franklin, Age 24, Oxnard (Song: "No Digity")

Sun., August 14, 4 pm / Agriculture & Natural Resources Bldg. Lawn
Watermelon Eating Contest

Watermelon Eating Contest Winners:
12 & Under
First: Bobby Moreno, Age 11, Oxnard
Second: Wyatt James, Age 12, Simi Valley
Third: Davina Oliva, Age 9, Oxnard
13 & Over
First: Brianna Gutierrez, Age 14, Oxnard
Second: Jeff James, Adult, Simi Valley
Third: Sydney Anderson, Age 15, Moorpark

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