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2006 Temescal Valley Community
Faire
Report
Written by Larry Hunt
SEVENTH ANNUAL TEMESCAL
VALLEY COMMUNITY FAIRE
Another year, another Faire. But not just another day
in Temescal
Valley, California. This was the highly anticipated day of the 2006
Temescal Valley Community Faire.
It happened on Saturday, May 20th. Wow! About 2,800 people showed up for
this annual event and helped to make it another success.
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2006 Faire Committee:
Sam Yoo, Chairman
Joyce Deleo
Phyllis Beede
Alice Kim
David Harnden
Deidre Guttsen |
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The 67 exhibitors began arriving at about 9:00 am to
begin setting up their booths and organizing their brochures, candy and free
giveaways. There were also 10-12 additional exhibitors from the County
of Riverside, including Supervisor
Bob Buster on hand.
 There
was no shortage of volunteers either - about 70 people signed up to put
on a yellow
hat and shirt to help promote the idea of community. A spirit of
helpfulness was adrift on the Temescal
Driving Range. The 25 cent hot dogs and free watermelon
didn't hurt that atmosphere either.
2006 Faire Sponsors:
Temescal Heritage Foundation
County
of Riverside
Corona Clay
Dos Lagos (SE
Corp.)
Chandler Sand & Gravel
Fieldstone/Sycamore
Ranpac
Werner Corp.
El Sobrante Landfill
Mission Clay
Shea Homes
Dudek & Associates
Ridge Properties
Laughlin & Associates
Water Quality Specialists
Wells Supply
Empire Capital
Carl's Jr.
Shell Station
7 Oaks Nursery
Tom's Farms |
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 Children
ran joyfully back and forth between the giant slide and obstacle
jumpers, the rock climbing wall (always a favorite), the cotton
candy and snow
cone booths and the Sheriff's
Department helicopter and off-road all terrain vehicles.  There
was the Fire Department's truck to explore, paramedics' van to learn
about, a
long line of games and crafts booths, clown
face painting, the
West Coast Customs monster truck, a petting zoo... Whew! They never
stopped and never grew tired. Hey, they're kids.
This was their day.
 Entertainment
this year on and around the stage area was performed by David
Harnden and "Caught Up" as the house band. Chelsea
Elephante sang a number of great songs for the crowd and Jazz Connection
did two dance
numbers
to the delight of all.
Prizes were given away throughout the day, donated by
various businesses and groups who had booths at the Faire. Among other
things, there was a K & W BBQ, valued at over $800.00 and an XBox
360 valued at over $300.00 that excited the crowds.
4 O'clock came too soon as the families began to head
home,  the
booths were packed up and the Sheriff's
helicopter lifted off and faded out into the blue California sky.
Another Faire had ended. Another day had passed. But
not just another day. It was another chance for the Temescal Valley
community to strengthen itself and grow. It was another success.
Watch Faire Film
Shop
Faire Merchandise
Return to 2006 Community Faire Page
Visit
Official Faire Site
If you have
information, photos or memorabilia from this Faire please contribute to
this Faire page by E-mailing WebMaster@TemescalValley.info
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