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The 33rd District Agricultural Association (DAA) invites the public to enjoy an evening of networking, food, and fun at the annual Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Bolado Park Event Center. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the San Benito County Fair.

The Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour and opportunity to view some of the latest improvements to the pavilion, which has undergone extensive remodelling thanks to the Heritage Foundation, Devcon Construction, and Randy and Rebecca Wolf.  

During the social hour, guests can take part in the opportunity drawing for themed baskets provided by 4-H, FFA, and the Bolado Park Youth Ambassador Program. Additionally, mystery boxes are back featuring a rifle prize and spa package.  A live auction and reverse drawing will also take place.

Tickets for the event are $30 per person and can be purchased from the fair office or any member of the 33rd DAA Board of Directors. The 2014 event sold out, so early ticket purchase is recommended. The $100 reverse draw tickets must be purchased in advance, and winners need not be present to win.  

“Attending the event and/or participating in the drawing are perfect opportunities to support your local fair which benefits youth and the greater San Benito County community at large,” said Donnette Carter, CEO of the DAA, the county fair and Bolado Park. 

The Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser is sponsored by Holaday Seed Company.The 2015 San Benito County Fair kicks off with the Fair Horse Show activities the weekend of Sept. 25-27.  Oct. 1 is the official first day opening of full fair activities. The run of the fair includes livestock shows, expanded entertainment, food vendors, commercial exhibitors, amusements, the Taste of San Benito, Heritage Foundation activities, and more.  

The four-day run of the fair concludes on Oct. 4. The fair office may be reached by phone at 628-3421 or in person at 9000 Airline Highway for ticket purchase or information on the 2015 fair. The fair’s website is www.sanbenitocountyfair.com.