Friday the 13th not unlucky for Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce at fair

The San Diego County Fair has a Chamber Day program where a specific chamber of commerce is showcased in the infield pavilion. The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce was in the pavilion area on June 13.

“It was a great day despite what they say about Friday the 13th,” said Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce membership services coordinator Jackie Toppin.

“A lot of our members did make a lot of great contacts,” Toppin said. “It was fruitful for sure.”

The chamber was also able to promote the town of Fallbrook. Eight Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce members, along with the chamber itself, were part of the showcase. “It was a small group, but everybody did well,” Toppin said.

The specific members had giveaway items. The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce had a putting contest for visitors to win prizes by hitting a golf ball, and Pala Mesa Resort had a raffle. “Everybody kind of came up with a different gimmick,” Toppin said.

“It’s a great opportunity for our members to get to know each other as well,” Toppin said. “It’s a real relaxed atmosphere and a nice way for them to connect.”

The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and its participating members arrived shortly after 9 a.m. to set up the tables. The fair opened at 11 a.m. that day, and the chamber and its members promoted Fallbrook and community businesses until approximately 5 p.m.

“We’ll do it again next year,” Toppin said.