I trace my dislike of carnivals and fairs to a terrifying childhood experience on the Zipper at the Shasta District Fair. As the Zipper flipped, spun and plunged, my skinny twin began to slip beneath our lap bar. Soon, she… Continue Reading
Enjoy these images from the Shasta District Fair 2011, which continues through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Anderson. Read more about the fair in Paul Shigley’s story, here. Alan Ernesto Phillips is a proud son of Shasta County, a proud… Continue Reading
The Shasta District Fair is scheduled to begin its annual five-day run at 11 a.m. this Wednesday, June 15, at the fairgrounds in Anderson, and it is not too late to buy advance tickets at a discount. Single-day admission tickets… Continue Reading
After a couple weeks on the bicycle beat, I’m giving the two-wheelers a rest (well, mostly) for today. I’ll be writing about upcoming bicycle races and events, including the return of a popular mountain bike racing series in coming weeks,… Continue Reading
The fair is my summer solstice, a time of brightness, celebrating outdoors and soaking up some sun. Rather than celebrate the season like many contemporary pagans, with bonfires, music and handfasting, I welcomed the arrival of the sunny season yesterday… Continue Reading
One of the all-time great bands from one of the all-time great music towns (Austin, Texas) performs at 8 p.m. tonight at the Shasta District Fair in Anderson. The Fabulous Thunderbirds are known from such hits as “Tuff Enuff,” “Wrap… Continue Reading
The Shasta District Fair begins its annual five-day run on Wednesday, June 16. If you’re planning to attend, and I hope that you are, here’s my most important piece of advice: Buy your tickets in advance. As in right now.… Continue Reading
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