The Mid-State Fair is a once a year deal. So Plan...

The Mid-State Fair is a once a year deal. So Plan ahead to be there at right time Typically it is the last couple weeks of July. Check their website to be sure.
Now of my details. As the fair is huge, at least for our area, not Enormous like LA County fair. There is something for everyone and I will not be covering all of the possibilities. I love to go to the sheep dog trials which are typically the first Sunday of the Fair. These dogs, mostly border collies, are incredible. For me it is a not to be missed event. They can move those sheep around and through gates and do it all with only a few commands. Incredible. Next I will say this is an agricultural area and there are sheep, goats, pigs, cows chickens and much more on display.
Next I go to see the floral and plant displays. It is best to do this during the first few days of the fair as flowers don t last forever. The succulents and cactus displays are very cool.
Next it is off to see the photographic and paintings prize winners. The Art is all over the map and there are always some things I like and some things I don t understand. There is always a scarecrow competition and these can be very clever.
Next I go off to the crafts area to see everything including but not limited to decorated cakes, cookies, jams, jellies, quilts, embroidery, and handicrafts of all styles. Stuff made by kids and stuff made by professionals and all in between,
Well I have seen enough now and it is getting late. So I will be back again for the fair next year. Check schedules and there are always some fabulous performers.
Food of all those fair type - deep fried anything. Commercial exhibits of all the things you did not know you needed. A midway to win a teddy bear and take a ride on the hammerhead or carousel. There is something for everyone at The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere.