Judges' choice: The winner of the Rene Bohn Award is Mary Shoger of Oceanside, for her black and red heart scarf. The Bohn award is given for superior craftsmanship.
Background: The neck scarf is made of thread so it is very fine. It took about four months to weave on an eight-harness loom. Shoger considers the win beginner's luck because this was her first fair entry. She never considered her work good enough to give as gifts, but now she is gearing up for Christmas.
How she got started: Shoger, 61, was encouraged to take weaving classes by her sister about six years ago. She bought several looms and still finds the art fascinating and the designs that can be made on looms amazing.
Comment: “I am an accountant in my day job. I find weaving very relaxing after a day at work. It is very calming.”
Tip to learn more: Take weaving classes.
TODAY'S PICKS
Summer Concert Series: Third World with LaserSpectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd, 7:30 p.m., free with fair admission.
Summer of Sports Exhibit: Equestrian Day features jockey Julie Krone at 1 p.m. and equestrian high jump rider Lane Clarke at 2 p.m.
Highlights: Kids Day, children 12 and younger admitted free; Bracken School Irish Dance, 11 a.m., San Diego Showcase Stage; turkey stampede, 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., Sparkletts Water Infield; Johnny Cash tribute band Band in Black, 9 p.m., Coors Light Rock On Stage.
FAIR FACTS
Through July 6 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Gates are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $12; seniors 62 and older, $6; children 6 to 12, $6; children 5 and younger, free.
Information: (858) 793-5555; (858) 755-1161; www.sdfair.com/fair.
On-site parking: Cars and motorcycles, $9; recreational vehicles, $15; preferred parking, $15, no motor homes.
Off-site parking: Free, with shuttles from 9 a.m. to midnight. Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, daily; MiraCosta College San Elijo campus and Torrey Pines High School, weekends and July 4.
Public transportation: Hourly buses to and from Escondido Transit Center. A shuttle between the Solana Beach Train Station and the fair leaves every 25 minutes. Passengers with a Breeze bus or Coaster train ticket receive a $1.75 fair admission discount at the west gate. Information: (760) 966-6500 or www.gonctd.com
NEWSROOM
AT THE FAIR
The San Diego Union-Tribune Newsroom at the Fair exhibit is in the Paddock Lounge next to Plaza de Mexico near the Grandstand entrance.
Meet Metro editor Laura Wingard, 1 to 4 p.m.
Explore the technology that brings you the daily newspaper, Today's Local News, Enlace, multimedia site SignOnSanDiego.com and AmplifySD.com, the all-San Diego music online radio station.
Tune to “U-T in the Community” and “Community Spotlight” on SignOn Radio LIVE, hosted by Drew Schlosberg on Tuesdays and Fridays, except July 4.
Online: For fair news and information, go to fair.uniontrib.com.
