Placer County exhibit wins at state fair

Placer County took top honors among county exhibits at the California State Fair in Sacramento.

The exhibit won the Gold Ribbon, Best Animation, and the Golden Bear/Best in Show Award. This is the second year in a row the county exhibit captured these awards.

The exhibit features the ski and recreation areas at Lake Tahoe, nature, culture, history, fine food and wines available throughout the county. The exhibit also offers a look at the many activities in the county, including gold panning, camping, boating, hiking, fishing and museums.

The exhibit makes note of the area’s history, including Maidu Indians, the Gold Rush and the Transcontinental Railroad.