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Typical Month
August
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Duration
2 days
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Size
small
About Alpine County Fair
The Alpine County Fair in Markleeville celebrates California least populous county — with under 1,200 residents, Alpine County sits astride the Sierra Nevada crest and is home to the Washo Tribe, whose ancestral territory spans the Lake Tahoe basin.
What to Expect
Expect a small mountain fair with community exhibits, Washo cultural displays, local artisan vendors, and the authentic spirit of a High Sierra county where the permanent population is smaller than many city blocks.
Visitor Tips
Markleeville sits along the Carson River at 5,500 feet. Ebbetts Pass, Monitor Pass, and Carson Pass all cross the Sierra in Alpine County. The county has no traffic lights and no fast food franchises.
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