ANGELS
CAMP, CA (July 16,
2013)—The
Calaveras Visitors Bureau has won “Best Visitor Experience” at the California
State Fair for its interactive county booth that promotes area tourism. This special honor was awarded this past
Friday along with the county’s fifth consecutive Gold Award for its annual
exhibit.
The
theme of this year’s booth, which will be available for viewing at the
California State Fair thru July 28, is “Calaveras: Your Family Adventure Land.” The award-winning exhibit, which allows
people to explore Calaveras’ family-friendly adventures, features four hands-on
games that show off the best of the area’s attractions.
To
promote picturesque Historic Highway 49 and the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic
Byway, families can “drive a car” around Calaveras County. There is also an opportunity for
visitors to “boat around a Calaveras lake” and experience one of the county’s
many water sports. And since no
Calaveras County exhibit would be complete without including the Calaveras
County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, the booth also features two frog-themed
games, including “Golfing Frog” focused on Calaveras’ five golf courses and a
“Frog Jump” that mimics Whac-A-Mole.
According
to Lisa Boulton, Executive Director of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau, the main
goal of the exhibit is to have a highly interactive experience that shows State
Fair goers, who are ultimately potential visitors, that Calaveras is a one stop
adventure land for families.
Beyond
the games, the booth also promotes kid-friendly activities like kayaking, gold
panning, zip lining and hiking among the giant sequoias at Big Trees State Park,
while at the same time, provides fun facts about the region and its rich
history. Kids also get to take home
their very own “jumping frog” souvenir (a mini plastic frog that you can make
jump) to help them remember the fun time they had experiencing everything that
makes Calaveras County a perfect family vacation spot.
“As always, our goal is to get people excited about
visiting Calaveras County,” she said. “You’d be surprised at how many people
come through the Visitors Center doors in Angels Camp and say, ‘We saw you at
the State Fair!’”
Photos
of the winning exhibit are attached.
Pictured: Booth volunteers Eileen & Gary Kleinschmidt. For more information about Calaveras
County’s presence at the State Fair, or to schedule an interview with Lisa
Boulton, contact Cari Morgan at (209) 795-7670 or cari@evoke-pr.com.