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The Orange County Fair won 28 Western Fairs Assn. awards for its 2000

fair, themed "Hot, Hot, Hot -- We're Spicin' It Up!"

The Western Fairs Assn. is a trade organization made up of fairs and

related industries throughout the Western United States and Canada.

The fair won seven first-place awards, four second-place awards, five

third-place awards and 12 honorable mentions from the association.

The fair won first-place awards in the categories of most

user-friendly exhibitor guidebook, theme program, special event or

activity, and sponsorship program. It also won first place for a series

of signs and for two photo series.

The 2001 Orange County Fair will be themed "Twist & Shout! Celebrate

Citrus and Sun" and will be held from July 13 to 29 at the Orange County

Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 708-3247 or http://o7 www.ocfair.comf7 .