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18 Days of State Fair Kicked Off Today
by Kati Garner, published on July 12, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Storyline: Happenings around Sacramento
Fair visitors lined up to go in while opening ceremonies took place to their left.
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Opening ceremonies near the Main Gate at Cal Expo kicked off the 159th California State Fair with people lined up waiting to dash through the gates A bit of heat didn't keep opening day fair lovers away.
This year's theme - Fun that moves you.
These ladies are dressed to represent the history of El Dorado County from 1849 - 1910.
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Sharon McDavid, The El Darada Rose, is surrounded by her court. The Roses welcome new people and businesses to their community.
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Image by: Kati Garner
The traditional corn dogs were passed around.
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Norb Bartosik, General Manager/CEO of the State Fair and Rick Stacey cut the ribbon to open the gates.
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Excited fair-goers stream through the gates.
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Once inside there's many characters greeting everyone!
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Bella Vista Marching Band of Fair Oaks provided lively dancing music.
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Image by: Kati Garner
Sitting on top of the hot gold bear inside the front gate are Gareth and Joanna Durbin, having their annual picture taken by mom
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For more details about the fair go to bigfun.org
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But seriously - I love the fair...the rides, the fun houses, the bbq, the chocolate covered bacon...it's Big Fun all the way!
Update: Unfortunately I have to change my feelings about the fair this year. We did NOT have a good time...the midway was really a bust. Rides removed, rides in disrepair, half of the funhouses were broken, the dark rides were just...awful. Lights were out on almost every single attraction.
Food options were homogenized; agriculture/livestock felt like it was half what it has been in the past; some of the counties really phoned in their booths. It just wasn't Big Fun anymore. The cost for admission + unlimited ride bands was wasted this year.
Really sad to see that attention to detail and quality was a big miss.