The Santa Clara County Fair began its 81st anniversary season on Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting. The fair features family entertainment, such as magic shows and pony rides, live music, ...

This year’s Santa Clara County Fair is shorter than the past two years — one weekend instead of two — but there’s a lot packed into its five-day run at the Tully Road fairgrounds, including a Saturday ...

This was not an easy decision, but it was a necessary one. Our priority is to ensure the long-term health of the fair while continuing to support youth, agriculture, and our community.” — Salene ...

Salene Duarte’s experience with the Santa Clara County Fair began at age 9, when she showed her first sheep as a 4-H Club member. Over the years as a fairgrounds volunteer and consultant, Duarte’s ...

The Santa Clara County Fair is open for business. It’s an annual event, but over the past few years it has struggled with inconsistent attendance. Fair officials have tried various themes over the ...