YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The Yolo County Fair, with an “Over the Moon “theme, is from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18 in Woodland.

New this year is the inaugural Yolo County Fair Beer & Wine Showcase that fair officials say will present the finest locally-brewed beers, exquisite wines and masterly hand-crafted spirits that Yolo County has to offer.

The Yolo County Fair Beer & Wine Showcase will be in the new event venue, the Olive Plaza, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15.  Attendees will be surrounded by the prized Ag & Floral Cut Flower Entries, accompanied by the sounds of local musicians and treated to the finest local beers, wines and spirits of Yolo County, according to fair officials.

Attendees can vote for their favorites in each category, culminating in the announcement of the Best of the Yolo County Fair Beer & Wine Showcase of 2024.

Among the featured vendors are Blue Note Brewing Company, Bonitata Boutique Wine, Bogle Family, Vineyards  -Element(AL), Carvalho Family Winery, Country Roads Wine Cellars, Due Vigne Winery, Great Bear Vineyards, Grindstone Wines and Heringer Estates Family Vineyards & Winery.

The local breweries, wineries and distilleries collectively represent more than one-third of all locally-produced alcohol in Yolo County partnering with the inaugural Yolo County Fair Beer & Wine Showcase.

Tickets for this event are $35 each and can be bought online at www.yolocountyfair.net/p/tickets, at the fairgrounds office or at featured fair events. Ticket holders will enjoy 10 tastings of their choice, with additional samples available at three for $10, complemented by light snacks and live music.

The Yolo County Fair, California’s largest and oldest free-gate fair, owes its success to volunteers, community support, sponsors and partners. For more details, contact event coordinator Monique Garcia at [email protected] or the fair office at 530-402-2222.

Parking is $10 per car. Public parking and the main entrance is at 1250 E. Gum Ave., Woodland. The walking
entrance is at the intersection of Gibson Road and the County Fair Mall.

Visit www.yolocountyfair.net for updates and program information and join the Facebook Event for ongoing updates about the annual Yolo County Fair.