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Typical Month
June
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Duration
4 days
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Size
small
About El Dorado County Fair
The El Dorado County Fair in Placerville is a four-day Gold Country celebration in Hangtown, the historic mining town in the Sierra Nevada foothills where gold fever began in 1848.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local Gold Country food and craft vendors, and the rich history of California's mining heritage.
Visitor Tips
Placerville's nickname "Hangtown" hints at its rough Gold Rush past — the historic downtown has wonderful shops, restaurants, and museums worth exploring.
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