County wins Gold Award, Best Agricultural Display

July 15, 2011

Exhibit designer Paul Curtis, project coordinator Bob Meador and
technology volunteer Cliff Covey accept the Gold Award for the
2011 Solano County exhibit at the California State Fair.

Solano County's green thumb turned gold at the California State Fair. Judges announced July 14 the Solano County 2011 exhibit that showcases the county’s agriculture won a Gold Award and the Best Agricultural Display Award.

A giant green thumb takes center stage of a green garden patch and a green house, immersing visitors in the story of agriculture in Solano County.  As is the tradition for Solano County, the exhibit integrates a learning environment with whimsical characters, abundant memorabilia, twinkling lights, animated displays, and bushels of local produce.

The win Thursday brings the County’s award tally for its exhibits up to 59 major awards over the past twelve years.  Still up for grabs is another Solano County winning tradition – the People’s Choice Award. This top distinction is given directly by fairgoers.

For more information about the California State Fair, which continues until July 31, go to www.bigfun.org.