Breezy Gledhill
One of my favorite things at the fair this year was the Autism Society Ventura County booth. Besides the amazing people that I met at the booth this year – I’m talking about you Ashley Pope!, this nonprofit organization is mostly made up of individuals with Autism and their families. One in fifty-nine children have Autism, and early intervention can make a huge difference. It’s important to have patience with people that you meet because you do not know their reasons for staying quiet or not making eye contact, for example. Autism Society Ventura County aims to educate our community, so we can then educate others. Just remember to always be kind and exude love first.
I also found out that the Autism Society of VC puts on an annual fundraising event every April called the Aut2Run – a fun 5K and resource fair!
What a super fun way to bring the community together, get in shape and support a wonderful group of people.
Evin Brown-13
Every kid knows, the summer holidays aren’t complete without a visit to the Ventura County Fair. And the fair didn’t disappoint this year! There were so many awesome rides and attractions – there was something for everyone. From farm animals, agricultural exhibits and fine art, to awesome rides, carnival games, and a huge selection of foods and drinks, there was plenty to do for the whole family.
Uncle Leo’s Barn had so many wonderful animals! There were chickens, pigs, cows, goats, and more. Some of my favorites were the pig and its babies, the chickens, and the cows. The art pieces made by the children and seniors were so cool to look at! I really enjoyed how one of the kids drew a picture that looked just like Sponge Bob and Mr. Krabs. I loved looking at the paintings that professional artists had made, too.
Out of all the roller coasters there, I would recommend the Olympic Bobsled as a great ride to start with. It was a lot of fun to speed up and down and jolt around the corners at a breathtaking speed and immediately feel energized and exhilarated. When you get off you just want to get back on again and again. I also really enjoyed going on the Ferris wheel – you could see the whole city from up there! At the end of the fair, I went on the Fast Trax ride and then visited the Gems and Minerals exhibit, which was very interesting to look at. I was also very happy and surprised to see an old diving suit helmet at the Agriculture Hall! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at the fair this year and I’m already looking forward to the next. I hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Jill Forman
The county of Ventura wants to do the best for the environment. So says the knowledgeable and enthusiastic young woman at the Public Works booth, in the Ag building.
Earth levees, important for channeling water, are easily undermined by rodents. Traditionally, they have been controlled by rodenticides, also known as poisons. The problem is, the dead animals can be eaten by other critters who then ingest the poison; this includes hawks, coyotes, owls, foxes, pretty much any carnivore you can think of.
The county is doing a pilot program on one creek using raptors (hawks and owls) instead to control the rodents. They are installing perches and putting up owl boxes, to encourage these birds to live and hunt in the area of the levees. This has been effective, equal to or better than using rodenticides. They will be expanding to other areas.
Bernie Goldstein
What I love about the Ventura County Fair is watching interaction of people, big or small in a variety of sizes ,shapes and dress, hungry people waiting patiently by the food vendors, Kids having their faces painted while proud parents are watching close by; the bubble blowing machines filling bubbles into the crowds, the circus barkers , the pig race contests, the colorful rides and the hobby contests. I enjoy the wonderful display of photos and spend time and love the hobby contests. I have a special fascination with the 4 H animal auction and marvel at the talents of the auctioneers. I enjoy watching the facial expressions & excitement of the kids & others enjoying the attention grabbing rides & games, the people with huge oversized stuffed animal prizes won at the dart throwing or bean bag concession. I’m thrilled and enjoy too, the golden hour when the sun hides behind the edge of the sea , and the sky produces awesome colors. This is when the glittering & vivid colorful lights at the fairgrounds really come to life.
I enjoy photographing what I see at the fair
Michael Gordon
My favorite things at the Fair are the children and their parent interacting.
Watching the children cheer for their favorite piglet race around the sawdust track, the elation with parent in hand as their pig wins the race; and the comfort the parent provides when the piglet comes in last.
The children, with parent in tow, tossing the ping pong ball over milk bottles, holding their breath as the ball bounces from rim to rim, hands over mouth as if the slightest squeal would cause the ball to bounce onto the ground. Taking a deep breath trying the suck the ball down into the bottle. The joy and wonderment as the child cuddles with the newly won Teddy Bear, with parent in tow.
Shirley Lorraine
Attending the Ventura County Fair has been a tradition for me for over 50 years. My favorite things are seeing the hand-made entries in the Home Arts Building, the collections in the Gem and Mineral Building and the creativity in the Youth Building. The personal entries are what bring me back year after year.
Jill Forman
The county of Ventura wants to do the best for the environment. So says the knowledgeable and enthusiastic young woman at the Public Works booth, in the Ag building.
Earth levees, important for channeling water, are easily undermined by rodents. Traditionally, they have been controlled by rodenticides, also known as poisons. The problem is, the dead animals can be eaten by other critters who then ingest the poison; this includes hawks, coyotes, owls, foxes, pretty much any carnivore you can think of.
The county is doing a pilot program on one creek using raptors (hawks and owls) instead to control the rodents. They are installing perches and putting up owl boxes, to encourage these birds to live and hunt in the area of the levees. This has been effective, equal to or better than using rodenticides. They will be expanding to other areas.
Michael Gordon
My favorite things at the Fair are the children and their parent interacting.
Watching the children cheer for their favorite piglet race around the sawdust track, the elation with parent in hand as their pig wins the race; and the comfort the parent provides when the piglet comes in last.
The children, with parent in tow, tossing the ping pong ball over milk bottles, holding their breath as the ball bounces from rim to rim, hands over mouth as if the slightest squeal would cause the ball to bounce onto the ground. Taking a deep breath trying the suck the ball down into the bottle. The joy and wonderment as the child cuddles with the newly won Teddy Bear, with parent in tow.
These are just a few of my favorite things at the fair.
Bernie Goldstein
What I love about the Ventura County Fair is watching interaction of people, big or small in a variety of sizes ,shapes and dress, hungry people waiting patiently by the food vendors, Kids having their faces painted while proud parents are watching close by; the bubble blowing machines filling bubbles into the crowds, the circus barkers , the pig race contests, the colorful rides and the hobby contests. I enjoy the wonderful display of photos and spend time and love the hobby contests. I have a special fascination with the 4 H animal auction and marvel at the talents of the auctioneers. I enjoy watching the facial expressions & excitement of the kids & others enjoying the attention grabbing rides & games, the people with huge oversized stuffed animal prizes won at the dart throwing or bean bag concession. I’m thrilled and enjoy too, the golden hour when the sun hides behind the edge of the sea , and the sky produces awesome colors. This is when the glittering & vivid colorful lights at the fairgrounds really come to life.
I enjoy photographing what I see at the fair.
