What comes to mind when you think of a Country Fair with Ocean Air? Is it the home grown vegetables? Is it purebred Friesian horses on parade? Is it piping hot cinnamon rolls and high thrill rides? The Ventura County Fair will have all this and more for twelve fun-filled days August 5th-16th.

The fair brings everyone together from all corners of county life—it’s this solidarity that makes the fair so special. Boys, girls, moms, dads, teachers and cowboys unite to enjoy the fun they’ve anticipated all year long.
Gems and Genealogy, Collections and Photos, Paintings and Collages, Quilts and Cupcakes, Tortoises and Lambs—everything is on display at the Ventura County Fair. All the hard work of your friends and neighbors will be on hand for twelve exciting days. Don’t miss a single exhibit hall!

You will never find more food in one place! Whether you’re looking for fresh from the farm strawberries or colossal gelato, craving a savory tater dog or a sweet slab of gingerbread, the fair has something for all appetites.

Animal shows have always been a Ventura County Fair staple. The Wildlife Experience, horse shows, pig races, extreme cowboy challenges, petting zoo and rodeos are just some of the exciting animal productions in store for fair guests. Check the 2009 Schedule of Events at the front gates or customize your own fair schedule online at ventura countyfair.org. Look for Junior Fair Board members in their bright red shirts and you’re sure to find
fun. Every year, JFB plans and orchestrates competitions at different stages throughout the fair. Try your hand at classic summer-time contests like potato sack races and bobbing for apples. Their always-popular Karaoke will be held each Friday night in Kelley Court at 6:30pm.

Thrillseekers will love the carnival midway, where there’s no end to exciting attractions and games. Fly high and careen back towards the ground on the Kamikaze, spin into a frenzy on Xtreme or lose your stomach on the Mega Drop. Take a gentle turn on the Ferris Wheel and cool off with a little seabreeze. You can see far and wide from the top!

The Ventura County Fair yearly tradition of community and family is truly one in a million. Come out and experience it for yourself!