The San Benito County Fair has opened entries for the 2015 event, which will run Oct. 1-4. Fair Horse Show activities precede the fair on Sept. 25-28. The entry deadline is Sept. 4.
The 2015 Exhibitor’s Handbook and entry forms maybe found on the fair website: www.sanbenitocountyfair.com.  Paper forms are available in the fair office for those individuals who don’t have access to computers. Â
Fair entries are accepted for a wide array of departments. Quilts, industrial arts, baked goods, junior and adult crafts, homemade beer and wine, produce, photography, fine arts, floriculture, horse show events, and livestock are just a sampling of the entry opportunities. Â
“The San Benito County Fair is the perfect venue to showcase the talents of local residents,” CEO and Fair Manager Donnette Carter said in a release, noting that this year, poultry, rabbit, 4-H Still exhibits, and all livestock departments will exclusively accept entries using only the online system. Â
Youth and parents are encouraged to consult with FFA and 4-H leaders for assistance in this streamlined process. Â Fair officials announced the first double-sanctioned youth rabbit show with a one-day carry-in or option to coop-in on opening day this year. Mailed entries will be accepted if USPS postmarked on or before Sept. 4, and metered mail will not be accepted unless received by the deadline date. Â
Online entries for the fair must be completed by midnight on Sept. 4. The fair office will open until 6 p.m. on that day to accept walk-in entries. Individuals are, however, encouraged to turn in their entries early in order to ensure accuracy prior to the deadline. Â
Entry assistance is available daily by phone or in person.The fair office is located at Bolado Park Event Center, 9000 Airline Highway in Tres Pinos and open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Â The phone number is 831-628-3421. Â