On Saturday, I took the children to the “state fair” in Arcadia. Reader, it was not the California State Fair, which is a fine old tradition in Sacramento, the state capital. It was nowhere near even a real county fair, of which I have been to dozens, and which require livestock displays and canning contests. (My favorite was one I went to as a child up in rural Tehama County, in the far north of the state. They had a compelling and memorable demonstration of new tools for castrating bulls.)
I wasn’t too impressed with “state fair” either. Far too expensive. I much prefer the OC fair with livestock and old school activities. The animals are my favorite part. Plus, the OC fair is huge! I wish I had gone this year. Hopefully, next year you guys can go to the OC fair. If you buy tickets online before, it’s cheaper than at the door. I don’t remember it being as expensive as this Santa Anita fair. The bull castrations may be a little much for me haha. The OC fair doesn’t do that. However, they have piglet races that get me every time.
I wasn’t too impressed with “state fair” either. Far too expensive. I much prefer the OC fair with livestock and old school activities. The animals are my favorite part. Plus, the OC fair is huge! I wish I had gone this year. Hopefully, next year you guys can go to the OC fair. If you buy tickets online before, it’s cheaper than at the door. I don’t remember it being as expensive as this Santa Anita fair. The bull castrations may be a little much for me haha. The OC fair doesn’t do that. However, they have piglet races that get me every time.