May 12, 2020 all ac library locations are closed until further notice. Jun, 2017 the alameda county fair is set to open its extended 2017 run this week, ushering in the opening day with a cattle drive and other cowpoke activities on main street from 10. The alameda county agricultural fair association operates the alameda county fair. The county of alameda owns the alameda county fairgrounds and. The 2011 alameda county fair was the highest attended annual fair in recent history. Home to the annual alameda county fair and more than 250 events throughout the year. Book fair book fair san leandro unified school district. Synopsys alameda county science and engineering fair. Alameda county fair, guiness world book of records. More than 452,000 patrons attended the 17day 2011 annual alameda county fair, representing an 8% increase. The pleasanton fairgrounds racetrack at the alameda county fairgrounds in pleasanton. Synopsys alameda county science and engineering fair 2020.
The alameda county fair is an annual absolutely must see, absolutely must do for the flock. Check out our history book covering the first 50 years of zone 7 and our. About us large event venue east bay alameda county fair. Stamped as the oldest racetrack in america, the pleasanton oval plays host to the alameda county fair.
Due dates for checked out items have been extended to july 7th. The alameda county fairgrounds is a 270acre facility located in pleasanton, california. But the timeless traditions carnival rides, homey arts exhibits and fairfoodonastick endure. Alameda county fairs instagram profile has 782 photos and videos. The mission of the alameda county fair association is to assure the longterm viability of the alameda county fairgrounds, present an exceptional annual fair.
Read the alameda county shelter inplace order extended through may 31st. Our contests are created for giggles, proving that people will participate in fun while earning bragging rights, a little fame and sometimes cash. It is home to the annual alameda county fair, held since 1912. Submit all of its books, ledgers and accounts to an audit to be made. Alameda history alameda, a 2,200 acre peninsula, was home for nearly 3500 years to a branch of the miwok indians. This site is provided by alameda county public health department. For young and old alike, the thrilling carnival rides.
Alameda county fair promotes education with free tickets. The lowstress way to find your next alameda county fair job opportunity is on simplyhired. The alameda county library, in alameda county, california, is a public library system that provides services from ten branch libraries in the cities of albany, dublin, fremont, newark and union city and the unincorporated communities of castro valley and san lorenzo. New alameda county fair careers are added daily on. Increase in this years attendance was particularly pleasing since the fair had fewer days of horse racing and the economy continues to struggle. Weve been rereading some favorite books recently, and as it turns out, finding quite a few clues to the world of neighborhood history.
Some very ambitious cooks made history at the alameda county fair saturday. Nearly 500,000 visitors attended the 2017 alameda county fair, which. Healthy alameda county is a source of population data and community health information. Burger at alameda county fair one for the record books. Donate to alameda county science and engineering fair association purpose. The alameda county fairgrounds are located in pleasanton, where the county fair is held during the last week of june and the first week. Jul 20, 2017 463,783 people attended the fair pleasanton, ca more than 34,000 corn dogs were consumed and 23,987 pounds of food donated to those in need.
Corporate and business donations cb donations acsef is a 501 c3 nonprofit public charity organization and therefore the fair operation depends entirely upon financial donations and grants. Alameda county fair and fairgrounds are located in pleasanton. No fair compares to the alameda county fair, which opens each year in late june and continues through early july. Alameda county fair, california images of america series by. The alameda county fair is operated by the fair association, a nonprofit organization, without any tax funding from the government. Book the morning dove deluxe king and enjoy incredible views of our manzanilla olive orchards and rose. New book explores the history of the alameda county fair. The original racetrack was built in 1850 by the bernal. Dec 17, 2018 come check out just how closely the landscape we know today connects with the history of the neighborhood. Local leaders sought to form a modern fair, and in 1939 the alameda. In 1859, a man by the name of augustin bernalbernal ave.
Fentons creamery outreach signup site posted in june for the month of july 2020. Before you begin the online entry process, print out a printer friendly version of these instructions see icon at top right corner above this box, and visit the alameda county fair website to download, print and read. Jun 14, 2018 alameda county fair organizers have been highlighting the trivalleys old west roots in recent years while adding trendsetting events to appeal to new fairgoers. History education has become the critical factor in determining economic success. The weather at this fair is perfect, the food is always topnotch, and the kid activities are spectacular. Alameda county fair by victoria christian arcadia publishing books. We invite planners, policy makers, and community members to use the site as a tool for community assessment, strategic planning, identifying best practices for improvement, collaboration and. Alameda county fair s instagram profile has 782 photos and videos.
There are over 70 alameda county fair careers waiting for you to apply. It is ranked one of the top 50 north american fairs and the 7. Once considered a racing fair, the alameda county fair now boasts livestock and agriculture. Together with a full and particular record of the spanish grants. Catch a glimpse at some of our favorite moments from this years fair, inside on page 12. Pleasanton is a city in alameda county, california, incorporated in 1894. Now the day had finally arrived and we were on our way. In christians new book, alameda county fair, she unveils the history of what began as a ranching familys sunday pastime of horse racing. San antonios bold sa2020 plan calls for our city to orchestrate one of t.
See the next future occurrence of this event, after this one. The first alameda county fair ran from october 23 to october 27, 1912. The alameda county fairgrounds is a 270acre 110 ha facility located in pleasanton, california. Mon, june 22nd tue, june 23rd wed, june 24th thu, june 25th mon, june 29th tue, june 30th wed, july 1st. Mar 01, 2020 the alameda county fair actually owes its start and origins to horse racing and horse racing remains a big draw to the alameda fair. Oct 17, 2019 alameda county fair june 19july 12 2020, theme road to summer click on alameda county fair for entry information and date due, contest information and other fair events.