Ramona, CA

Carnival Rides Highlight Country Fair By Regina Elling       Attending the Ramona Country Fair is a great way to beat those "summertime blues." Forget the heat for a bit and enjoy carnival rides, tasty food, contests and shopping, all at the Ramona Community Fairgrounds at 5th and Aqua Streets. "The Fair promises to be a family event that we h... More ... The Fair Brings Hard Work, Fun to Area Youth By Regina Elling       Looking around as more than 50 youngsters and almost as many adults scrambled to string together some heavy tarps, Crissy Tobiason beamed with pride. "Where else can you go and see this many kids working together with their families?" she asked. "And this isn't just for a night or a ... More ... Judges Look for Specifics at Livestock Competition By Regina Elling       Residents will be able to test their knowledge of livestock judging against some of the best when the Ramona Junior Fair comes to town Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug. 5. Livestock judging may look confusing or even sentimental to those unaware of the rules, but the exhibitors ... More ... Public Welcome to Bid at Jr. Fair Livestock Auction Ramona Junior Fair events began Saturday, July 28 and continue through Sunday, August 5. For more information go to www.RamonaFair.com By Regina Elling       The grand finale of the Ramona Junior Fair is the livestock auction. Months of hard work by youngsters involved in 4-H, FFA and Grange clubs will hopefully result in a hefty check; cash that is hard-earned and will be well-used. Debbie Hankins and Debra Jones, both moms of kids in... More ... Julian Grape Stomp Festa Swings into Town in Sept. By Amber Ward       Every September, the Julian Chamber of Commerce celebrates the harvest of grapes with an authentic grape stomp. The 11th Annual Julian Grape Stomp Festa will take place Saturday, Sept. 1 at Menghini Winery. You are invited to take off your shoes, climb into one of two large barrels o... More ... Parade a Special Event for Julian Old Familes By Bobbi Zane       The conversation went beyond Old Times for the more than 30 descendants of Julian's pioneer and old families during a reception prior to the Fourth of July parade last month. These are the descendants of the Argonauts, early fruit farmers, cattle ranchers, clergy and merchants. They a... More ...