California State Fair 2010

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Today I spent time with a couple of my grand kids.  The agenda for the day was visiting the California State Fair at Cal Expo, here in Sacramento. 

In the past, the State Fair ran from late August through early September.  At least that was the way it was when I was a kid.  But, because today's children return to school earlier for autumn semester, they moved it up a few weeks this year.

Many things have changed at the fair over the years, but it is always comforting to see those old golden bears, which have been part of the State Fair experience for as long as I can remember. 

There's certainly plenty of food to do the worst kind of damage to your body - Fried Cheese, Fried Artichokes, Corn Dogs, Pizza, Tacos, Fried Chicken - You name it, and they have it!

I told the kids, "We're on vacation. You can have what you want."  They made good choices, although the funnel cake sounded really good!

These grand kids have rancher grandparents on their other side of the family, and today I could see it in their genes.  They were really comfortable hanging out where the livestock and horses were.

The Flower Pavilion (the Hall of Flowers in bygone days), shared space with exotic creatures - alligators, snakes, large land turtles, etc.

Personally, I enjoyed the County Exhibitions and the Design exhibits.  California is known for its innovative spirit, and some of the furniture, and automobile technology was shining through today.

California State Fair bills the event, Big Fun.  There's a little something for everybody.  Carnival for young and old - Food - Exhibits - Stage Entertainment - Water Park - Nightly Fireworks Displays.

For more Big Fun California State Fair information, you can visit the Big Fun website. 

There is also an interesting California State Fair History archived, which I found especially interesting as well.
California State Fair 2010 - July 21st 2010
Written by: Myrl Jeffcoat - 7/21/2010
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