It’s a Country Fair with Ocean Air, back again for its 140th year at the Ventura County Fairgrounds and and there’s a lot of fun things to experience from nightly musical performances by stars including Salt and Pepa, Leann Rimes, Neil Sedaka, Beatriz Adriana, Chaka Khan and its ever popular rodeo closing out the 12 day run on August 15 and 16, 2015 and all is included in the 12 dollar fair admission.
Masters of the trade demonstrated the art of various talents such as metal pressing and wire wrapping.
Trains, planes and more were on display for all the marvel at the work.
Collectors presented their best work for a chance of winning blue, red and white ribbons in the gems and minerals building.
Minerals and quarts were awarded for their color and texture.
As always ferris wheels and other carnival rides entertained teens and kids at just a dollar a ticket or 25 dollars for an all day wristand.
Creations of flowers were arranged in designs like this pink and purple teddy bear in the floriculture building.
Flowers are changed out every few days and rejudged for its uniqueness and color.
In the youth expo, projects, like this handmade dress, are displayed to show the talents of kids in the Ventura County School district.
Etiquette is key in the schools as this creative table setting won the blue ribbon for its creativity and properness.
Animals of all kinds were brought out to the fairgrounds for its patrons to see and bid on in the auction arena.
A poster contest where applicants created fair themed posters showing the best part of what the Ventura County fair had to offer.
Collections of of photographs, amateur and professionals showed even more talent of individuals that wanted to have their work displayed in the photography section.
This pastel painting was just one of the many runner ups for the blue ribbon of uniqueness and style.
There are also nightly fireworks at exactly 10 p.m. that illuminate the sky over the fairgrounds by the ocean which makes fairgoers stop what they are doing and enjoy the sights.
Just a few more days, don’t miss out, click here to buy tickets for the closing days.
The fair is back at the Orange County Fairgrounds and there is a lot to do starting July 17 through August 16. For just 12 dollars, fairgoers can view the baby animals that are born throughout the month and fast the fun fair foods at the various stands throughout the grounds. There’s farm animals, floriculture, photography and more. See it now, before it’s too late.
Goats tagged for auction.
Livestock entertained crowds at two different sections of the fair.
Ships with black wool and white showed off for crowds.
Residents gazed at turkeys big and small at the fair.
In the auction arena, cattle were paraded around for spectators to take in and bid on.
various photography and artwork was awarded ribbons for their uniqueness and style.
Baby Animals stole the show including these day old chicks.
Beekeepers brought their bees to educate on how bees work including learning about how to locate the queen.
Ice creatures were illuminated in bright colors to highlight the art of ice sculptures.
Residents ventured inside a one degree cooler to marvel over the frozen sculptures in the Ice Museum.
And woodwork was also on display to view and buy.
In the collection corner, people could vote on their favorites for the people’s choice award.
And people marveled over the 5 day old piglets born at the OC Fairgrounds.
There were even reptiles in the explorium area, including this
The OC Fair celebrates 125 years from when the original fair first began in 1890.
And for an addional charge, concerts entertained crowds at nighttime.
There’s a different concert each and every night all month long at the fair.
And of course pig races are a must see at every fair in So Cal.
Calves of only a few months rested in the nursery area of the barn.
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