Amador Fair Aid to rock the foothills this Saturday

The people will have their say from noon to sundown July 2 as 14 music acts compete in the Amador County Fair Foundation's "Amador Fair Aid."Following the Trucks, Tractors and Trikes Parade in downtown Plymouth at 11 a.m., 14 smoking-hot music acts will compete to be named Amador's favorite band.The grand prize winner will return to play a set at the Amador County Fair on July 31.In addition to the music, Fair Aid will feature free carnival rides for the kids, a giant water slide, food and drink booths and other family-friendly activities. Guests can bring their own picnic baskets, but no outside alcohol is allowed.Admission is $15 for attendees 13 and older, who will receive ballots asking them to rank the bands by first, second and third choice. Children 12 and under get in free, although they will not be given ballots. Amador Fair Aid is a fundraiser for the Amador County Fair, which takes place July 28 thru 31. ~ Staff report