Update: Details released on fair cattle drive cancellation
Cowboys, cattle, crowds and more kicked off the opening day of the 2014 California Mid-State Fair. Photo by Meagan Friberg
Update July 20, 3:30 p.m. – California Mid-State Fair CEO Vivian Robertson says in an email that “logistical issues” preventing the traditional cattle drive from taking place this year are partially due to lack of ability to use a staging area that was previously used for the drive.
“There has always been a huge amount of resources that allows the cattle drive to be produced each year,” she said in an email to the Paso Robles Daily News. “One of those being is the land to stage the cattle. The property has been sold and is no longer available to us. This staging area is imperative to the control and success of the drive. The cattle are hauled in early and settled before they are trailed over Union Road to Creston Road & 13th Street, across the bridge, then traveling down Riverside Avenue. This entire process takes an enormous amount of the city’s personnel to facilitate road closures and assist with all of the traffic control…” Robertson was unable to be reached by phone to discuss the issues further.
Paso Robles City staff at the engineering division were unavailable at the time of this update for comment regarding the city’s role in facilitating the event. More information will be posted as it is received.
Original story July 20, 7 a.m.:
Mid-State Fair cancels cattle drive
The Mid-State Fair announced this weekend that, due to logistical issues, the fair is unable to produce the annual cattle drive that typically travels through the streets of Paso Robles, arriving at the fair on opening day.
Mid-State Fair spokesman Tom Keffury said he could not go into more detail about the logistical issues. Fair CEO Vivian Robertson could not be reached for comment.
The gates for the 2015 Fair will officially swing open at noon on Wednesday, July 22. At 4:30 p.m. they will host the first-ever fair parade on the Midway, inside the fair grounds.
Another tradition gone
I agree…we will more than likely never see the cattle drive again.
🙁 very sad
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
Letting people change the traditions of Paso Robles again to please one individual who probably has no roots or value on the Paso Robles Lifestyle
Letting people change the traditions of Paso Robles again to please one individual who probably has no roots or value on the Paso Robles Lifestyle
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Not surprise paso is big on wineries then cattle ,cowboys and ranches.
This is so sad for our community. No fire works now no cattle drive. What tradition will we lose next??? These small town traditions is what makes our area special yet here we are losing them one by one. What will be left for future generations????? So very sad
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
Is this another tradition that's going to be taken away from our communities
Its ALL about the wineries. I do think we deserve an explanation of the real reason they are cancelling it this year.
Its ALL about the wineries. I do think we deserve an explanation of the real reason they are cancelling it this year.
Due to "logistical issues"? What is the issues? Need more info. Nonetheless, this is ridiculous.
No good. Bring the cattle drive back. Traditions like these are what set our area apart from other communities.
I just emailed Tom Keffury tk@midstatefair.com
I can't believe this is happening! Why do the we constantly let them take away our traditions?? Not long they will be forgotten.
Was this too much for all the yuppie's that have moved here from out of the area? How sad that Paso is nothing like it used to be. No more motorcycle races at the fairgrounds anymore, no more cruise night, no more annual cattle drive. We still have plenty of wine and art events, though!
I must agree with the other posts…this is so sad. Losing the traditions that have made Paso so special will forever change the town…I understand we need to grow to prosper, but there MUST be a way to keep the traditions!!! Please do not change our town so much that the local people no longer recognize it.
Complete bullshit right? It's sad
No water fountains! A horrible sad looking playground in the heart of Paso!
This is sad, I am a transplant from Virginia, we have so enjoyed the traditions that Paso has offered. It seems from an outsider point if view, who totally enjoys the old traditional Paso, that the leaders of this fine community are trying to change what makes Paso so special. We love the community feeling that Paso offers our family and hope that it stays that way. Don't take away the cattle drive, the cattle drive is a part of Paso, that gives it that wonderful home town feeling. Please don't change this town
This is sad, I am a transplant from Virginia, we have so enjoyed the traditions that Paso has offered. It seems from an outsider point if view, who totally enjoys the old traditional Paso, that the leaders of this fine community are trying to change what makes Paso so special. We love the community feeling that Paso offers our family and hope that it stays that way. Don't take away the cattle drive, the cattle drive is a part of Paso, that gives it that wonderful home town feeling. Please don't change this town
Our little town is changing….it's like SoCal recreated.
Our little town is changing….it's like SoCal recreated.
They want to charge people for the first fair parade. It's all about money the cattle drive was free.
So sad. I am very disappointed with this decision. I will be contacting the fair to express myself. I encourage everyone else to do the same. If no one tells them, we can't expect them to read our minds.
This is really sad. We moved to Paso because of its old west history and traditions. I hope this is not a permanent cancelation. I would like to know the reason. Was it complaints from people moving out of cities for a better life in the country then complaining about our country ways?
So sad another tradition gone. I was injured last year and truly looked forward to doing it this year. It is such a dye hard tradition it didn't occur to me they wouldn't do it this year.
This is an outrage!
How very sad. Next tradition to go will probably be the Victorian Vine Street Showcase. I think a better explanation is in order ?
yep enough wine and art events for the yuppies. this is so disappointing 🙁
Exactly! Why couldn't there be more details? The staging area sure hasn't changed and neither has the route!
Sad…and hopefully it was just the weather ..Please keep this going for all of us who grew up here
Another tradition gone
I agree…we will more than likely never see the cattle drive again.
🙁 very sad
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
I really hope this tradition does not disapear.
Letting people change the traditions of Paso Robles again to please one individual who probably has no roots or value on the Paso Robles Lifestyle
Letting people change the traditions of Paso Robles again to please one individual who probably has no roots or value on the Paso Robles Lifestyle
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Badly done, MSF. It's being systematically dismantled until it will just be another generic fair.
Not surprise paso is big on wineries then cattle ,cowboys and ranches.
This is so sad for our community. No fire works now no cattle drive. What tradition will we lose next??? These small town traditions is what makes our area special yet here we are losing them one by one. What will be left for future generations????? So very sad
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
We all need to email and call them to let them know we want our cattle drive back!!!! Tim Keffury email is tk@midstatefair.com and phone number to reach Tim and Vivian is 239-0655
Is this another tradition that's going to be taken away from our communities
Its ALL about the wineries. I do think we deserve an explanation of the real reason they are cancelling it this year.
Its ALL about the wineries. I do think we deserve an explanation of the real reason they are cancelling it this year.
Due to "logistical issues"? What is the issues? Need more info. Nonetheless, this is ridiculous.
No good. Bring the cattle drive back. Traditions like these are what set our area apart from other communities.
I just emailed Tom Keffury tk@midstatefair.com
I can't believe this is happening! Why do the we constantly let them take away our traditions?? Not long they will be forgotten.
Was this too much for all the yuppie's that have moved here from out of the area? How sad that Paso is nothing like it used to be. No more motorcycle races at the fairgrounds anymore, no more cruise night, no more annual cattle drive. We still have plenty of wine and art events, though!
I must agree with the other posts…this is so sad. Losing the traditions that have made Paso so special will forever change the town…I understand we need to grow to prosper, but there MUST be a way to keep the traditions!!! Please do not change our town so much that the local people no longer recognize it.
Complete bullshit right? It's sad
No water fountains! A horrible sad looking playground in the heart of Paso!
This is sad, I am a transplant from Virginia, we have so enjoyed the traditions that Paso has offered. It seems from an outsider point if view, who totally enjoys the old traditional Paso, that the leaders of this fine community are trying to change what makes Paso so special. We love the community feeling that Paso offers our family and hope that it stays that way. Don't take away the cattle drive, the cattle drive is a part of Paso, that gives it that wonderful home town feeling. Please don't change this town
This is sad, I am a transplant from Virginia, we have so enjoyed the traditions that Paso has offered. It seems from an outsider point if view, who totally enjoys the old traditional Paso, that the leaders of this fine community are trying to change what makes Paso so special. We love the community feeling that Paso offers our family and hope that it stays that way. Don't take away the cattle drive, the cattle drive is a part of Paso, that gives it that wonderful home town feeling. Please don't change this town
Our little town is changing….it's like SoCal recreated.
Our little town is changing….it's like SoCal recreated.
They want to charge people for the first fair parade. It's all about money the cattle drive was free.
So sad. I am very disappointed with this decision. I will be contacting the fair to express myself. I encourage everyone else to do the same. If no one tells them, we can't expect them to read our minds.
This is really sad. We moved to Paso because of its old west history and traditions. I hope this is not a permanent cancelation. I would like to know the reason. Was it complaints from people moving out of cities for a better life in the country then complaining about our country ways?
So sad another tradition gone. I was injured last year and truly looked forward to doing it this year. It is such a dye hard tradition it didn't occur to me they wouldn't do it this year.
This is an outrage!
How very sad. Next tradition to go will probably be the Victorian Vine Street Showcase. I think a better explanation is in order ?
yep enough wine and art events for the yuppies. this is so disappointing 🙁
Exactly! Why couldn't there be more details? The staging area sure hasn't changed and neither has the route!
Sad…and hopefully it was just the weather ..Please keep this going for all of us who grew up here