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According to an editorial published in the Daily Alta California on November 5, 1850, fairs were common on the east coast of the United States.They believed the newborn state had potential to hold a great "exhibition that would astonish the world", comparing its accomplishments to "the poet's imagined Minerva, when she burst full armed from the brain of Jove, through the cleft made by Vulcan's ...
The California State Fair returns for another fun-filled 17-day stretch of thrill rides, funnel cake, concerts and cannabis starting Friday. This summer marks the 170th year of the State Fair ...
California State Fair in July 2013. The California Exposition and State Fair (Cal Expo) is an independent state agency established by law in the California Food and Agriculture codes. Cal Expo is governed by an appointed 11-member Board of Directors and daily operations are managed by the chief executive officer (selected by the Board).
This category is for fairs in the American state of California. When applicable, all topics should be moved to appropriate subcategories. When applicable, all topics should be moved to appropriate subcategories.
Hosted at Cal Expo July 12-28 this year, the California State Fair is no exception. ... Line up at the back of the stage venue at 5 p.m. for first-come, first-served seating in the free area ...
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For decades the official greeter and host of the fair was Don Diego, a smiling caballero portrayed by Spanish actor Tom Hernández from 1947 until his death in 1984. The character was based on a real person, Don Diego Alvarado, whose family had a large land grant in the Del Mar area during the late 1800s; Alvarado was known for his grand parties and was regarded as the local symbol of a ...
Rides and concessions cast light for visitors on the ground and riding the Sky Ride tram, left, after sunset at Cal Expo during the California State Fair on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Sacramento.