2009 Breeders' Cup

Catch the action at Winners Gaming & Sports when the 2009 Breeders' Cup takes place live from Santa Anita Raceway Friday Nov 6 and Saturday Nov 7.

Free hats to be given away while supplies last! - located on the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton. Info at www.winnershorseracing.com

Ag & Livestock Exhibit results

Check out the results from all the Ag & Livestock Exhibit entries during the Fair. Just go to www.SanJoaquinFair.com - Congratulations!!!

Today is the LAST day to buy discounted Fair tickets online, at Sherwood Mall, at Rancho San Miguel, & at the Fair office. Fair begins tomorrow!!! Hope to see you there!!! 

Opening day only 2 days away! Discount tickets still available until tomorrow. $5 admission until 5pm on Wednesday!

Horse racing begins in only 9 days!!!

Don't forget to be our friend on Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter so you can win great prizes... free tickets, box seats, VIP concert seating, gift cards, even a Nintendo Wii!

LINDSAY OLIVE LOVERS SALAD CHALLENGE

Create a sensational & flavorful salad in the new "Olive Lovers" Salad Challenge from Lindsay Olives. This recipe contest is about "tantalizing taste" & a "creative combination of ingredients." Feature two or more varieties of Lindsay Olives in your entry - the more the better! Use additional items such as lettuce, beans, rice, cheese, other fruits, or vegetables! Your entry can be a vegetarian's dream or include meat, poultry, or fish. No limits! Awards await the best dishes! For inspiration, visit www.lindsayolives.com

PRIZES

1st place: $100 & gift basket

2nd place: $50 & gift basket

3rd place: gift basket

JUDGING CRITERIA

Creative ingredient combination (30%); tantalizing taste (30%); ease of preparation (25%); visual appeal (15%)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

•Create a salad of any type or style using two or more different types of Lindsay Brand Olives, any variety. We welcome innovative themes, ranging from light summer creations to fall comfort foods; from sides to main dish salads.

•Deliver your perepared entry to the Fair with a matching, typed recipe including specific recipe ingredients & amounts; followed by clear directions. Include your Lindsay Olive cans, jars, labels, UPC codes, or receipts with your entry. Photocopies are allowed.

•Any age contestant is welcome to enter unless Fair guidelines do not allow. Only one set of prizes will be awarded per fair.

•This competition is for home cooks, not professional chefs. Entries from persons earning a significant portion of their income from cooking may be disqualified.

•Each fair selects their judges for this competition. Their decisions are final.

•All recipes entered become property of Lindsay Olives. By participating, contestants agree that Lindsay Olives may edit, adapt, copyright, publish, & use any or all of the recipes entered. They may also use contestant names & photos for publicity, promotion, or advertising without compensation.

•Employees of Lindsay Olives, its affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies, & their families are not eligible to enter.

•Taxes on prizes are the responsibility of the winner. This contest is void where prohibited or otherwise regulated by law.

Did you know horse racing begins June 18?

Get your Fair tickets NOW! Discount prices if you buy BEFORE the Fair begins. Call 466 5041 for more info. 

Upcoming Fair concerts... FREE with admission... all shows begin @ 8pm...

Wednesday, June 24: Bret Michaels

Thursday, June 25: Charlie Daniels Band

Friday, June 26: Raven Symone

Saturday, June 27: The Neville Brothers

Sunday, June 28: Los Tucanes de Tijuana

Kentucky Derby "Watch & Wager" Saturday, May 2. Doors open @ 7am. Come bet on the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs. Located at Winners Satellite Wagering Facility at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. See you there! 

All you have to do to be entered to win prizes in our 3x a week giveaway is become a Friend or Follower of the Fair on Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace. Just ask Brittany or Kevin -- they are our first two winners! You could be next! We will have one more winner this week, then three per week until the Fair begins. Good luck!

Fair starts June 24! Sign up on Facebook, Twitter, & MySpace to be one of three weekly winners of great prizes, including FREE Fair tickets, a Nintendo Wii, & more. First winner will be announced today. Giveaway will run through June 24.

Blog

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