There’s something weirdly, delightfully American about the old-fashioned county fair.
You’ve got a midway with rides and games, yes. But there’s also cattle auctions, and earnest contests with awards given for categories like the Best Goat or Best Goose.
You might be able to catch a concert, or even a drone show. There’s tons of stuff for sale. But you can also wander through displays about what’s going on in local schools, or the specifics of the county’s grape production capabilities.
Here in the 925, the Alameda County Fair brings exactly that kind of old-school energy…