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The Ventura County Fair has one of the most spectacular settings of any fair in America — the Pacific Ocean is visible from the fairgrounds and the ocean breezes keep summer temperatures comfortable.
What You'll Find There
Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides with ocean views, major grandstand entertainment, local strawberry and lemon products, and a spectacular oceanfront fair setting.
The Fair
The Ventura County Fair is a 12-day summer spectacular on the Pacific Ocean in one of Southern California's finest beach cities, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for livestock competition, entertainment, and ocean breezes. Founded in 1875, it stands as one of California's most enduring agricultural fair traditions.
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