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Each year the excitement
of \u201cgoing to the fair\u201d grips
one and all - and we know
we can look forward to the
wonderful and familiar tra-
ditions of livestock shows,
baking and flower arranging
contests, the heady delights
of the carnival, great con-
certs, vendors of every-
thing under the sun and
lots of good food. We
know without a doubt that
we will have a ball!

At the same time, every
year there are new and
exciting acts, attractions
and educational exhibits
that keep abreast of the changing world...
ideas that challenge us, stars that dazzle
us, new and fun shows to ooh and aah
over. This year is no exception!

The theme of the Pima County Fair for
2004 is \u201cMaking Some Noise\u201d - a
reminder that the fairgrounds can offer
you fun ALL year - come along and enjoy
the hot action at theSouthwestern

Monteclaro and on April 24
Vince Neil and Blue
Oyster Cult are all
yours to enjoy with-
out extra charge.
Other free events
include the fireworks on
Friday nights and the
Crash, Rattle and Rock
Weekend with
Demolition Derby and

and here are some of
the new ones you\u2019ll find at
the fair this year: the Side
Show with Contortionists and

Fire Eating, Mistress of
Mesmerism - Hypnotist Susan Rosen,
Cast in Bronze - a rare instrument of bells
that weighs over four tons, and entertain-
ers Equinox Quartel, an all-saxophone
Jazz band, and The Procrastinators -
Percussion Performance trio.

beautiful Bengal Tigers of all colors: the
standard, the white and the extremely rare
golden tabby and snow white tigers.

These gorgeous cats will be on display
and will also appear in intri-
cate routines that highlight
their natural athleticism,
featuring the world\u2019s only
high-jumping tiger. Visitors
to the fair will also be able
to observe the playtime ses-
sions between the trainers
and their tigers.

Cancer Research and Prevention
Foundation. The goal of this
unique educational tool is to
teach you how to reduce your
risk of cancer in a fun and inter-
active way. Learn about preven-
tion, early detection and treat-
ment of all types of cancers at

sports and fitness activities, nutritious
food and beverage sampling and free
medical screenings. Curves for Women,
Celebrity Chef Kitchen and Grady Music
are just a few of the many participants
you will enjoy at this expo, returning for
the second year.

favorites as the Trinidad Steel Drum
Band, Infinity Art, the exotic Petting Zoo,
Gems and Minerals, El Mercado - styled

after Mexico\u2019s outdoor markets - offering imports, crafts and food, nightly Karaoke, horse shows and high school rodeos, 4H livestock and the Bureau of Land

There\u2019s so much happening at the
Pima County Fair that you will need to
come back again and again to see it all!
To help you plan, fair programs can be
picked up at all Tucson Circle K stores
from April 1-25. You can alsovisit

page 16 for a list of Promotions and
Concerts as well as more information on
the fair performers. Then get ready to
\u201cmake some noise\u201d of your own at the
Pima County Fair.

MAIN GATE HOURS:
Thursday, April 15: 6 pm
April 16 - 25: 9 am

CARNIVAL HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 2 pm
Sat & Sun: 11 am

Feast your eyes on majestic red cliffs and rambling
rivers. Learn about native wildlife and vegetation as
you ride along gently rolling trails.

history of the area. Over one million people visit Montezuma National Monument.
And it\u2019s no wonder they do. Nestled into a cliff 100 feet above Beaver Creek, the five-
story, 20-room pueblo built by the Sinagua Indians in the 12-13th centuries is a wonder
to behold. Just down the road is Montezuma Well, a sacred place of our origin.