This year’s Kid’s Parade is on Opening Day, July 24. Get your creative juices flowing, get your favorite costume, drag out the wagon, the stroller and the wheelbarrow. The annual Amador County Fair Kid’s Parade brings to mind the Pied Piper as they all merrily head from downtown Plymouth to the magic that awaits them at the Amador County Fair.

Sign-ups are at Plymouth City Hall from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. Judging for the best theme costumes is at 9:15 am and the parade marches off at 9:30 am.

Admission to the Fair for kids 12 and under is free until 6:00 pm, only on Kids Day, July 24. There’s no better time for a family with children to enjoy the Fair – everything will be fresh and waiting before the big crowds arrive in the evenings and on the weekends. Don’t forget, every day is “Dress Like a Pirate Day” at the Amador County.

Every child who participates in the parade will be given free carnival tickets courtesy of Ken Johnston, Carnival of Fun. There are plenty of gentler rides for smaller children as well as the thrilling loop-de-loop extravaganzas the older kids anticipate.

As alluring as the carnival rides are, kids also put visiting the animals high on their list. Stop by 49er Kid’s Town be dazzled by the Jumbo Shrimp Circus and learn how to juggle and walk a tight rope. Visit the livestock barns where the youth of Amador County have their project animals on display, a trip on a pony ride or a bite of cotton is sure to make someone’s day.

Other favorites include a visit to the Miwok Indian Lodges where they can try their hand at traditional crafts, the authentic old gold mine operation, where they can pan for real gold. There’s a historic sawmill and a wheelwright at the Livery Stable. The old west is still alive and well on the Amador County Fairgrounds.

Once again there will be no smoking or tobacco use allowed on the fairgrounds for Kid’s Day. Kids are also encouraged to bring their Grandparents on Friday, Senior’s Day.

Posted by TSPN TV on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10PM