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.
On the four day Memorial weekend, Garden Grove held their 56th annual Strawberry Festival, complete with a parade of celebrities as well as the first ever 5K Strawberry run. This year’s theme was “honoring our exceptional educators” and teachers and staff members were honored with the strawberry parade as well as the pancake breakfast.
To learn more about this festival, watch the video below.
The Santa Monica Pier in Southern Calif. is more than just a place to relax next to the Pacific Ocean.The Pier was first opened September 1909.It was originally built to allow its residents to “walk above the waters of the Pacific Ocean”.Now, the pier offers residents as well as tourists the opportunity to visit unique shops, restaurants and a mini amusement park including the Heal The Bay Aquarium. In addition, some residents have chosen to make the beach their home.
Watch now, to see just what this unique beach in Southern California has to offer for all ages.
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