CALI Strong showcases the 140th Ventura County Fair 2015

CALI Strong is at the 140th Ventura County Fair on Ocean Blvd space #23 & #24 with super discounts and bonus gifts!

The Ventura County Fair has been a tradition for almost 150 years. It was first held in 1874 with attractions that would be frowned upon today: cockfighting, bullfighting, and dogfighting. Horseracing and a nightly ball were also part of the fare (no pun intended). Horseracing was the biggest draw of the fair at that time. Over the time, the focus of the fair shifted to locally grown produce, horticulture, and rides. The Ventura County Fair has stood the test of time. It has only grown in popularity since it first opened. It attracts more than 300,000 attendees each year. Interestingly, Ventura became its own country just a year before, in 1873. This year will mark the 140th anniversary of the Ventura County Fair.

Today, the Ventura County Fair has an impressive array of events, rides, and activities – far exceeding its humble beginnings. The full-spectrum musical entertainment alone – including country, hip-hop, and Latin music – is enough to bring in the crowds. This year, Kevin Costner will be playing with his country rock band, Modern West. Other notable artists performing at the fair include Huey Lewis and the News, the B-52s, Chaka Khan, and LeAnn Rimes. The Grandstand Concert series will have something for everyone: Country, R&B, world music, & more. You don’t want to miss it if you’re a music fan!

A Country Fair with Ocean Air

The 2015 Fair, called “A Country Fair with Ocean Air”, will last 12 days, and it will have plenty of awesome entertainment to keep the whole family busy – whether you come for just one or two days or all 12!

There is an awful lot to do at the fair this year. It’ll be hard to know where to start. Most visitors will want to come at least more than once.

A quick rundown of things you might want to do:

• Ventura County Fair Parade – School Groups, Politicians, Dancers, & More are part of the parade.
• See the farm animals in the Livestock Center – Farmers & livestock aficionados will be presenting their livestock & educating visitors about them.
• Awesome Exhibits – The Ventura County Fair has always been a wonderful place to explore. Check out exhibits in Agriculture, Horse Shows, Home Arts, Hobbies & Collections, Professional Art, & a whole lot more!

If you’ve never been to the Ventura County Fair, then you’re missing out on a key part of the rich culture that makes up Ventura County. Visit this year!