Fifteen businessmen and ranchers met and formed the alameda county fair association, with its first meeting on june 29, 1912. In 2005 and 2007, pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middlesized city in the united states. The county of alameda owns the alameda county fairgrounds and. Alameda county fair is currently following shelter in place. Jul 06, 2018 alameda county fair 2018 in photos pleasanton, ca the fair runs through july 8. Alameda county fairgrounds pleasanton 2020 all you need.
Jun 28, 2011 the alameda county fair turns 99 this year. Alameda county s pavilion alaskan village algerian and tunisian village algerian donkey algerian musicians algerian officials algerian peasant algerian home alligator and snake skins, paraguay alligator, tapir, and jaguar, british guiana allis, e. The recentlyconcluded race meeting at the alameda county fair in pleasanton. See more ideas about county fair projects, art for kids and fair projects. These buildings graced fairs neptune gardens along the san francisco bay shoreline south of central avenue near webster street. Submit a service request or issue seeclickfix report maintenance issues, service requests, and quality of life issues here. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Hayward museum recounts chapters in history of castro land grant. Alameda white pages phone books in california ca whitepages. 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.
The exhibit has two layouts, oscale and hoscale, each measuring 15 by 100 feet. Click here for the building permits, planningzoning. The hobby collections are just a small part of the fair. Alameda county fair by victoria christian 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Your fully tax deductible donation goes a long way toward acsef. Earn for alameda county casa while shopping online. Acsef runs the county wide science fair entirely on donations as a 501c3 public charity. The alameda county fair does not rent, sell or share your email information we use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Held on the first sunday of every month, the faire boasts over 800 sellers booths and attracts over 10,000 visitors.
Tickets are good any one day of the show october 2527, 2019. The big o tires concert series returns to the 2020 alameda county fair june 19 july 12, 2020. Fentons creamery outreach signup site posted in june for the month of july 2020. May 23, 2011 the first alameda county fair ran from october 23 to october 27, 1912. The acsef board of directors is entirely voluntary. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,510,271, making it the 7thmost populous county in the state. The book of the fair textual illustrations abundance, martiny administration building 1. The alameda county fair at pleasanton, for the thoroughbred owners of california, notes that pleasantons association with agricultural fairs started when the racetrack hosted the golden gate fair in 1902 and then the pleasanton fair and races in 1904. All ac library locations are closed until further notice. This is the first cancellation in its 108year history, the alameda county agricultural fair association said in a statement. Stamped as the oldest racetrack in america, the pleasanton oval plays host to the alameda county fair.
The first alameda county fair ran from october 23 to october 27, 1912. Alameda county fairgrounds pleasanton 2020 all you. Scroll down to the bottom to see some of the fun at the fair this season. Jul 17, 2011 benjamins very first time on this ride the ride is called fire ball note ben was not forced or was told to ride this rideand he liked the ride. For young and old alike, the thrilling carnival rides. Following the request of the state and county officials, the fairgrounds are closed through may 3, 2020, including the offtrack betting center. The alameda county central railroad society has maintained this permanent model railroad exhibit at the fairgrounds since 1959. In 1859, a man by the name of augustin bernalbernal ave.
Every night after a concert but not on 4th of july. Concession space for the next fair is awarded based on availability, product balance and uniqueness. Fair in pleasanton, ca set to begin june 22, a timely new book is victoria christians alameda county fair, which chronicles nearly a century of fair history. Bring the family for food, antiques shopping, fashion and more. The alameda point antiques faire is the largest antiques show in northern california. Large event venue east bay alameda county fair the.
Scroll through a timeline of zone 7s history check out our history book covering the first 50 years of zone 7. Nearly 500,000 visitors attended the 2017 alameda county fair, which. Eight quarantined alameda firefighters to be cleared to return to duty. These photographs were part of the collection of the albany historical society, and were donated to the library in 1994. This 2page pdf document is provided to acquaint you with the countys purchasing policies and procedures, and explains how you can do business with the county. Concerts announced for alameda county fair alameda press.
The fun is at the 105th alameda county fair through july 9 except june 2627. The alameda county fairgrounds is a 270acre 110 ha facility located in pleasanton, california. New book explores the history of the alameda county fair. Once considered a racing fair, the alameda county fair now boasts livestock and agriculture. Neptune gardens avenue remembers railroad baron james fairs resort that once graced the san francisco bay shoreline not far from webster street and central avenue. Alameda county is governed by a fivemember board of supervisors directly elected by voters in their respective districts. The first recorded fair in sonoma countys history was a single day display, held on the santa rosa courthouse plaza in october 1855. Our number one priority is the health and safety of everyone. Check out our history book covering the first 50 years of zone 7 and our. 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. Alameda county fair and fairgrounds are located in pleasanton.
If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Alameda county fair was also spelled out in fireworks. Mackenzie, began to push for holding a fair on his property. This 2page pdf document is provided to acquaint you with the county s purchasing policies and procedures, and explains how you can do business with the county. Alameda county fair s instagram profile has 782 photos and videos. These races are the start of the alameda county fairgrounds. Give by shopping amazon smile where a percentage of your purchases go to casa. Friends of the albany library information about the friends, including volunteer opportunities, ways to donate materials, book sales, and events city of albany information on city government, city council meetings and agendas, upcoming events, disaster preparedness and more albany unified school district includes curriculum, calendar and events. The fairgrounds are in pleasanton at 4501 pleasanton ave. Alameda county fairs instagram profile has 782 photos and videos.
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. A majority of the collection consists of washingtonian yearbooks and recorded oral interviews with residents of the washington township area. It is a suburb in the san francisco bay area located about 25 miles 40 km east of oakland, and 6 miles 9. On june 18, 1957, livermoreamador valley voters overwhelmingly approved creation of zone 7 in order to place under local control, through a locally elected board of directors, the vital matters of flood protection and water resource management in eastern alameda county. The board of supervisors is responsible for providing policy direction, approving the county budget, and representing the county in a number of areas including its special districts. The first modern fair was held in pleasanton 1912, when the owner of the racetrack, rodney g.
Local leaders sought to form a modern fair, and in 1939 the alameda county fair association was established. Read the alameda county shelterinplace order extended through may 31st. In 2005 and 2007, pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middlesized city in the united states by the census bureau. The original racetrack was built in 1850 by the bernal family on their 52,000acre ranch, which was part of the northern california land grant. The alameda county fair thoroughbred owners of california. The alameda county fair at pleasanton, for the thoroughbred owners of california, notes that pleasantons association with agricultural fairs started when the racetrack hosted the golden gate fair in 1902 and then the pleasanton fair and races in. Alameda county fair, california images of america series. The washington township museum of local history collection contains texts and audiovisual material moving images and audio from the 1850s to 2000s. For young and old alike, the thrilling carnival rides, beautiful quilt exhibits, baking contests, fastpaced horse racing, or just a corn dog and cotton candy provide something for everyone, as the alameda county fair now. Benjamins very first time on this ride the ride is called fire ball note ben was not forced or was told to ride this rideand he liked the ride. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Home to the annual alameda county fair and more than 250 events throughout the year. If you are up to the challenge, submit an application for consideration.
Including its geology, topography, soil, and productions. Alameda county fair is known to have some of the best food vendors around. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Hayward area history museum an open book by dennis evanosky. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Slow streets alameda is a temporary soft closure of select streets to provide more space for physical distancing and physical activity for the duration of shelter in place order. Alameda county fair local and regional history books. While fair was completing construction of his narrowgauge south pacific coast railroad through alameda, he realized the value of opening a resort on his railroad line. 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. Alameda county fair by victoria christian arcadia publishing books. Alameda county fair by victoria christian 2011, paperback at the best online prices at. Together with a full and particular record of the spanish grants.
Venue guide large event venue east bay alameda county fair. Alameda countys pavilion alaskan village algerian and tunisian village algerian donkey. View meeting agendas, minutes, and live broadcast from city council chambers. Free admission for children ages 15 and younger accompanied by an adult.
Victoria christian will be at the fair signing her book during the weekends. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. In christians new book, alameda county fair, she unveils the history of what began as a ranching familys sunday pastime of horse racing. See more ideas about county fair, county fairgrounds and alameda county fair. Just tag a friend for a chance to win a 4pack of tickets. In victorias new book, alameda county fair, she unveils the untold history of the property in what began as a ranching familys sunday pastime of horse racing. Alameda county fair 2018 in photos pleasanton, ca the fair runs through july 8. Due dates for checked out items have been extended to july 7th. It is home to the annual alameda county fair, held since 1912. For young and old alike, the thrilling carnival rides, beautiful quilt. Our goal is to assist you in your marketing efforts and promote partnerships between you and the county of alameda.
Alameda museum james fair hired the san francisco bridge company to build a dance hall he called the wigwam and a restaurant with a view. The 99th annual alameda county fair runs from june 22 to july 10. Pleasanton is a city in alameda county, california, incorporated in 1894. Mary forney, who wrote the report, rich history, bright future. Please consider becoming one of our 20202021 patrons. View all hotels near alameda county fairgrounds on tripadvisor. Alameda county is included in the san francisco bay area, occupying much of the east bay.
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