The San Juan County Fair is coming soon – Aug. 13-16 – and now is the time to set your sites to get the most out of your experience.  For many, that may mean purchasing a season ticket and enjoying the fun everyday.  For others, participation is the name of the game.

There are many ways to be involved and contribute to making this a great fair.  One of the most important is to volunteer to help out in one of the 27 fair exhibit departments. There are opportunities to work during exhibitor entry day, take a shift or more during the fair or be there on exhibit pick-up day.

Give the fair a call at 378-4310 or fill out an online application at www.sjcfair.org/p/get-involved!/226.

New this year is a special opportunity for county residents to participate as vendors for a single day.  Bring your art, craft or other unique items and set up a booth. The fair provides the space, a canopy, a table and chair for anyone who wants to participate as a vendor-for-a-day. Call 378-4310 or email info@sjcfair.org for info.

The mainstay of any county fair is participating as an exhibitor in one of the many open class or 4-H departments. From vegetables to wood working,  being an exhibitor is always a way to be involved in the excitement. This year, youth exhibitors, ages 5 to 16, get a free pass to the fair.

There is still room on the schedule for local performers too. Performers can fill out an online application at www.sjcfair.org/p/-2014-fair/vendorsentertainers/217.