The Rio Linda Elverta Country Faire is planned for Saturday, September 17 this year. The RLECF organization has recently announced that a significant addition will be coming to the event in 2022.
In cooperation with the Rio Linda Elverta Grange #403, the Country Faire will host the Country Faire EXPO, returning the focus of the event to the community of Rio Linda/Elverta, showcasing the skills and talents of our neighbors and friends.
This new Country Faire EXPO will be a display, demonstration, and competition showcasing our home-grown talents.
Think of it as an actual, old-time, literal Country Faire, with growing and baking competitions, and maybe even some pie or watermelon or hot dog eating tossed in for fun.
The categories available for entry include:
- Fine Arts
- Creative Writing
- Floriculture
- Public Relations
- Crafts
- Bread
- Cookies
- Candy
- Fruits
- Pickled foods
- Jams
- Jellies
- Spreads
- Dried foods
- Needle Arts
- Quilting and Comforters
- Weaving
- Sewing, Clothing
- Sewing, Houshold
- Stuffed Toys
- Wearable Art
- Field crops
- Vegetable plate display
- Honey
- Eggs
- Agricultural fibers
- Agricultural mechanics and industrial technology
- Woodworking
- Performing Arts
- Variety
- Vocal
- Instrumental
- Public Speaking
- Photography
Separate Divisions are listed for Juniors (age 4-13) , Youth (14-17, Adult (18+), as well as Professional.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given. Best of Show awards will be awarded to superior exhibits at the judge’s discretion.
And of course, all of the other events and displays and music and food that we love will be back as well.
Grange VP and Country Faire Coordinator Kris McCandless-Ford said;
After years of hoping and dreaming, I am so excited and proud to see this finally happening at the RLE Country Faire. We have so many talented people in our community and this is not only the perfect opportunity to showcase that talent, but also an opportunity to inspire others to create.
For more information and to see the official rules package and entry form, please visit the Rio Linda/Elverta Country Faire website at https://riolindaelvertacountryfaire.com/
