Imperial Valley press., 1910-11-12
FAIR IN DECEMBER
 A BIG ATTRACTION Complete Exhibit of Valley Products and Good Race
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Directors Constructing Track, Grand Stand and Exhibition Buildings, and Preparing to Entertain Train-ioa of Excursionists From Coast Cities. Ask Aid From Valley Farmers,


 Imperial County Fair, December 13 to 17 inclusive.
 This is the announcement which is to be heralded to all parts of the Southwest during the ensuing, month. A decision on the dates was made early this week, and since that time the secretary of the Forty-fifth Dis trict Agricultural Association. Clar- ence E. Gage, has been busy prepar- ing his advertising campaign and mapping out details for the greatest fair ever held in this region.
 A meeting of the fair directors will be held at the office of the secretary, in the Imperial Valley Press building at II o'clock next Wednesday fore noon, at which time several impor- tant matters will be decided. The general plans, however, are already we'll formulated
 Every effort will be made to have a complete exhibit on the first day of the fair, and each day will have it's special attractions. Some of the fin est racing stock in Southern Califor- mia will be brought to El Centro for trials on the new half mile track, and fair visitors are certain to witness some of the best racing yet seen here.
 The work of constructing the track is well under way in charge of Bert Irwin, It is asserted that this track will be the finest of it's kind in South ern California. A grand stand with seating capacity for 300 people will be erected and handsome stand for the judges will be placed opposite the grand stand.
 It is expected that at least three permanent buildings. will be erected for use this year, and these will be added to from season to season, as the financial strength of the association developes. One of these will be a main exhibition hall another will be a building for stock and special ex- hibits, and there will be stables. It is probable that several temporary build ings will be erected in addition to these permanent structures.
 No State money will be available for use of the association this year, so it has to depend on the subscrip- tions of the valley people exclusively. Land owners of the valley are urged of their ability in financing the enter prise. About $6000 will be necessary for the outlay demanded this year. All contributions can be sent directly to the secretary, c. E. Gage, at Fl Centro, who will promptly acknowI- edge their receipt.
 This year numerous concessions are to be sold, and midway will be es- tablished that gives prospect of prov ing an attractive and amusing feature. It is possible that one of the attrac- tions will be an airship flight.
 At least two excursion trains will be run to El Centro during the fair dates. One of these will be under the auspices of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, which will bring in at least 125 people, Inquiries have been made for hotel accommodations for this party, and these visitors will probably make a tour of the valley towns while on this trip Another special train will start from San Diego, touching Riverside. Redlands, Colton and San Bernardino and bringing in parties from all these points, These excursions will be run on different dates, so that there may be ample hotel accommodations for all visitors.
 Every farmer and stock raiser of Imperial Valley is urged to make ex- hibits at this fair, as it is proposed to demonstrate to the outside world that Imperial County Is the richest agricultural district of California A premium list will be issued soon, giving full information as to entries and prizes offered