Sanford Lions Club - Lee Regional Fair

08/01/2024

The Award Winning Lee Regional Fair is just over a month away—get ready for lots of fun, great food, and memories that will last a lifetime!

Start today entering EXHIBITS and CONTEST!

The Lee Regional Fair is only 49 days away!

07/24/2024

Start today entering EXHIBITS and CONTEST!

The Lee Regional Fair is only 49 days away!

07/24/2024

Check out our Exhibits AND Contest Catalogs online at https://leeregionalfair.com/exhibits.php

07/24/2024

Fairentry.com is NOW OPEN and ready to receive your entries for the 2024 Lee Regional Fair.

06/22/2024

At our annual Charter Night, the Board decided to permanently retire our Motor Mouth Award. Established in 1970, this prestigious award has been won by many movers and shakers in the club and the community. I merely rose to share the joy it had brought me when I won it in 1987-88 and 2009-10. Now, I'm not much at making speeches but to my surprise, a vote was held and you guessed it, I had won it again. Now the rules requiring a nominator were omitted and a quorum was not in attendance. In fact, I think some of the Lion spouses may have voted illegally so I'm sure they will take it back. Until the next meeting, I intend to display it proudly on the front porch because Peggy will not let me bring it into the house. To our new Lions, I hope the Board reinstates the award for the joy, camaraderie, goodwill, and togetherness it brings.👨‍🎤

06/10/2024

Deadline for Lee Regional Fair Applications is July 1, 2024. Scan the QR code and submit your application via google docs.

06/09/2024

60 days until the 2024 Lee Regional Fair

05/20/2024

JUST A REMINDER........Deadline for submitting PAGEANT applications is July 1, 2024. Applications are available online at https://leeregionalfair.com/pageant.php.

05/01/2024

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN LEE COUNTY
The Sanford Lions Club is awarding academic scholarships to help you pay for college. The minimum scholarship amount is $2500. Applications are available at ALL Lee County high schools' guidance office. DEADLINE is May 6th.

Homeschool seniors, and anyone with additional questions, please send us a FB message. We hope to see your application!

04/08/2024

What a day of good family fun as we celebrated the 150th Birthday of Sanford, NC!

04/08/2024

Bob Joyce chair of the 150 Sesquicentennial Celebration, City of Sanford Mayor Rebecca Wyhof Salmon and Preston Sellers, Lee Regional Fair Manager visit during the 150 Birthday Celebration. The certificate held by the Mayor shows the Sanford Lions Club - Lee Regional Fair support of the celebration. The exhibit hall was set up for ice cream and cake being served during the event.

04/05/2024

Maybe you got to see the Youth 4-H Poultry Show last year? If you want to participate this year (Friday, September 13) join the program to get your birds.

04/05/2024

Y'all make sure to come hungry to Sanford's 150th Birthday Bash! We'll have sweet and savory options from four food trucks plus FREE cake and ice cream while supplies last!

Lazy J’s Concessions LLC, Tacos El Primo, Inc., SweeTie's Raspados, and Funnel Cakes by Tonio will be serving all day, and there will be some special $1.50 deals. Yum!

Visit Sanford, Downtown Sanford, Inc., Mayor Rebecca Wyhof Salmon

03/30/2024

YOU'RE INVITED......
To the City of Sanford's Sesquicentennial Birthday Bash. Join in the 150th celebration at the Lee Regional Fairgrounds on April 6, 2024. For more details visit https://www.sanford150.com/birthdaybash

03/29/2024

Only 166 days until the 2024 Lee Regional Fair. Lions are already working on the grounds and in the exhibit halls to keep things looking good.

03/28/2024

The Sanford Lions’ premise in conducting the Fair is to serve our community and those in need. Over the many years of hosting the Fair, the Sanford Lions continues its emphasis on giving back to support those in need by providing donations to charitable organizations who also serve the community. Jinger Gibson, Board Chair and Robin Saenz, Program Manager both from the Salvation Army of Lee County received a donation from the Sanford Lions Club - Lee Regional Fair.

03/20/2024

Due to impending rainy weather, C-CAPE has decided to postpone Hertiage Farm Days. They hope to have the event in early May. Will post new date.

03/18/2024

Preston Sellers, Lee Regional Fair Manager and member of the Sanford Lions Club presents $50 checks to Ansleigh and Jase Whitaker for winning Honorable Mention in the 2024 Hodges Badge Company photo contest. Ansleigh holds the Awards Catalog which is distributed world-wide.

03/18/2024

BIG NEWS....The Lee Regional Fair and Sanford Lions Club are pleased to announce two of our 2023 Fair Youth Winners received an Honorable Mention Award in the 2nd annual photo contest sponsored by the Hodges Badge Company. The 2024 “Fair, 4-H and Festival Awards” catalog has recently been published and has the winning photo of sister and brother, Ansleigh and Jase Whitaker, children of Stephanie and Larry Whitaker.

03/18/2024

Looking for weekend family fun? Come out to the NC Farm Heritage Day where you will see antique tractors & equipment, cars, and engines. The 1930's saw mill will be up and running, the blacksmith will be firing up, and the to***co barn and museum will be open with folks talking about growing up with "bacca". There will also be vendors, food trucks and ACTIVITIES for kids! Sponsored by C-CAPE. Times are: 9-7 on Friday and 9-5 on Saturday.

03/18/2024

Spring clean up at the Sanford Lions Club fairground. A couple more workdays and the grounds will be ready for the Fair. Thanks to all who came and helped. It was a perfect day for yard work!

03/10/2024

On behalf of Governor Roy Cooper, former Lt. Governor, Dennis Wicker, presented Bob Nelson with the Order of The Long Leaf Pine. This award signifies the lifelong commitment of service to citizens with vision challenges here in Sanford. Taken completely by surprised, Bob received this honor at the Sanford Lions Club meeting where family and friends gathered to recognize his accomplishments. Many will recognize Bob as the Lee Regional Fair Manager for the past 6 years.

02/23/2024

Fair Committee starts planning for the 2024 Lee Regional Fair

02/16/2024

Sanford Lions Club Valentine's Day

02/15/2024

We have submitted 2 applications to the NC Association of Agriculture Fairs Youth Scholarship program. Should know in a month or two the results.

01/26/2024

01/26/2024

Only 229 days before the 2024 Lee Regional Fair