Yolo County Fair

33°28′10.18″N 112°05′49.86″W / 33.4694944°N 112.0971833°W / 33.4694944; -112.0971833Years active89Inaugurated1935 (1935)Most recent16–20 August 2023AreaYolo CountyWebsitewww.yolocountyfair.net

The Yolo County Fair is held in Woodland, California in the middle of August each year, running Wednesday afternoon through Sunday evening. Started in 1935 (current site in 1940),[1] it is the largest free admission fair in the state of California.

Since there was no fair in 2020 caused by COVID-19 pandemic, the 82nd was deferred to 2021, which went virtual. World War II was the cause of the fair's cancellation between 1942 and 1945.

Events

There are demolition derbies in the fairground's arena,[2] local Future Farmers of America (FFA) exhibits, as well as several other agricultural related competitions and auctions.[3] There are also several exhibition halls where fair-goers can peruse through stands set up by local businesses[4] and groups. One of the newest and most popular attractions of the county fair is the "Yolo County Fair Vocal Showcase" based on the TV show American Idol.[5]

Gallery

  • Gate to the Yolo County Fair
    Gate to the Yolo County Fair
  • Vintage Woodland fire truck at the Yolo County Fair
    Vintage Woodland fire truck at the Yolo County Fair
  • Pumpkins on exhibit at the Yolo County Fair
    Pumpkins on exhibit at the Yolo County Fair
  • Ornate Yolo County Fair sign inside an exhibit hall
    Ornate Yolo County Fair sign inside an exhibit hall
  • The gate to the arena at the Yolo County Fairgrounds
    The gate to the arena at the Yolo County Fairgrounds
  • People line up for funnel cakes at the Yolo County Fair
    People line up for funnel cakes at the Yolo County Fair
  • The Yolo County Fair Museum
    The Yolo County Fair Museum

References

  1. ^ "Report to Council on Findings of Yolo County Fair Report" (PDF). City of Woodland. June 10, 2008. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  2. ^ Guerrerro, Carlos (14 August 2022). "Demolition Derby returns Yolo County Fair next weekend". Daily Democrat. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  3. ^ Guerrerro, Carlos (25 February 2022). "Yolo County Fair to return this summer". Daily Democrat. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  4. ^ Zavala, Gerardo (19 August 2022). "Yolo County Fair Opening Night Gala highlights local businesses". Daily Democrat. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Yolo Idol". Yolo County Fair. Retrieved 12 March 2017.