I've been to many fairs all over America and I must say this one was more or less just a carnival as it lacked a lot of what makes a fair great! So pretty much this was a carnival midway with a small amount of food vendors a very small arts and crafts section as well as a few animals and shows. This is a smaller fair I get that but I guess where it fell short for me was I was hoping it would be more local with some unique vendors and as well as food items but everything here was just stuff you can get anywhere. The majority of this was a carnival which was super cool if that's what you come for and I will say they did have a great selection of rides some of which I haven't seen in years and for someone who goes to parks all over the place that definitely made me smile as this totally reminded me of those sketchy carnival midways that I used to go to when I was little which are always a good time and that vibe I really haven't felt in many years so it was right there where it felt like the small local dark carnival past! The arts and crafts section was very small mostly consisted of one section of a pavilion that was combined with an arcade leaving much to be desired when you're looking for crafts as well as vendors. The food here was very generic nothing special like things you can get anywhere as I always seek out what's unique when we go to the fair as it's part of the experience but we didn't see any of that here but I will say the items we did get were totally yummy! Overall we spent more time on the carnival midway so if your planning on coming here I'm sure you will be doing that too as they did have a few little shows but nothing we had to watch but I will say we did have a fun time and how can you not at any type of fair! read more

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Cops need to be replaced. I was jogging to catch up to my friend and they assumed I was looking to fight someone, they didn't let me explain, they grabbed my arm harshly even when I was cooperating with them and doing as they said and they took my out and said no re entry. That's 30$ waisted because the cops are abusing their authority and made random assumptions. I suggest to anyone to go somewhere else to have a good time. The security here will get you for no reason. read more

1) Ticket was supposed to be good for the fair, as well as the rodeo. When the rodeo ended there was insufficient thought as to how to get the thousands of people into the fair. People were lined up hundreds deep trying to buy tickets to enter the fair. Should of been able to just show your rodeo ticket and entered. Instead, most people just left. 2) with everyone not being able to get into the fair, most decided to leave. All of that money walking out the door because you couldn't figure how to streamline admittance for folks that already had a ticket. All those folks trying to leave at once, but couldn't. Of the 20 police standing at the arena eating donuts (literally), none were at the stoplight at Chapman and Shake Rag road directing traffic. It took 65 minutes to exit the parking lot. More frustrating was that we were parked in front of Gate 12, which was locked. C'moguys, it's not like you haven't had a Fair before. This just showed that you just didn't care. BTW, this is getting cross posted on Yelp and Google reviews. You guys suck at this. read more

I have now officially been to this fair four different years. I still work up a "meh" each time I walk out. As it is fresh in my memory, I will use this year as my review. Parking was free and ample. We were parked less than 100 yards from the entrance. It was just myself and the two youngins (2 and 8) as mom stayed back with the baby. This short walk was appreciated. Entrance was only $5 for myself and $3 for my daughter (CASH ONLY) to get in, and the line was fast. We showed up about a half hour after opening on Sunday. We quickly went to buy tickets. The line went quick, and we were in. We bought the $10 for 10 rides for the little guy, and the $35 armband for the girl. We did just the right amount of rides for everyone, and the lines were not long at all. The midway was put on by Straites (Sp?), so it was a typical fair. The game carnies were as rapey creepy as always. I still do not understand how this is not regulated...but it is what I come to expect. I was really disappointed in the lack of livestock. This is coming from someone that grew up with the NYS Fair and other dairy fairs. The kids liked seeing the goats, chickens and rabbits. There were a few cows. The food was alright and decently priced. We had a few fried delights, and pizza. We managed to last about two hours, which was just about right. read more

First time here from Los Angeles and wow what a disappointment. How can you not sell beer . Wow didn't know this was a Biden state. They should go Los Angeles county fair to see what a fair should be like . Wow how embarrassing Florida read more

I loveeeeee the fair. It's a freak and fried food show in one. Doesn't get much better then fried Oreos, trust me, they're good. We also played like little kids at the games- the water balloon pop, fish toss, darts. We happened to go on a rodeo day, which looked like a lot of fun but we got there too late. For $15/ ticket, I'd definitely like to go back and check it out. The fair ticket was only $5, though that doesn't include the food, rides, or games of course. Unfortunately the ride lines were so long, there was no way I was waiting an hour for a rickety ferris wheel or swings. Pass, thanks. If you can, go on a weekday before school lets out. It looks like a lot of parents drop their kids off there for the day and run screaming (if you saw some of the kids, you wouldn't blame them). read more

First time going to this fair and I went the first week it opened. Parking was not bad at all for a Saturday night and it was hardly crowded so we didn't wait in line at all for any ride, so that was impressive. Walked in, they did security check which is good. Friend and I both got the wristband which were $35 a piece so $70 altogether, seems reasonable for a ride band at fairs (if they are worth it- which it was not). Stopped at Bianco's French Fry stand, I was really excited because I love French fries especially when I can add my own toppings. So, I got the French fries bucket topped with cheese and jalapeños, used my credit card which they charged an extra $1 for a so-called "fee" so the total ended up being $9 altogether. The lady informed us that it would be a few minutes for the fries to get done. After about 5 min I grew very impatient as were the other two families waiting along with me. The lady announced that the lighter went out for the fryer and they were not able to fry anything. Long story short we waited for the so-called "manager" to refund all of us for 20 min (not including the time we waited for our orders to be "made"). It was ridiculous. Not to mention, the lady who took our order decided to blame everyone else for what was going on and didn't take into consideration her own actions in proceeding to sell product when she knew they could not fry anything in that moment. The rides were really limited, nothing interesting. Friend of mine threw up on a ride and I went to get napkins from a stand to clean up the mess which they proceeded to tell me "You didn't pay for anything so you don't deserve anything"; it is understandable however, that extra attitude was so unnecessary, there are nicer ways in telling someone no. The majority of the people at the fair representing their businesses are just plain RUDE! The guys working some of the rides were literally staring at the females (young as well!) as we waited in line! Keep in mind if you go that 90% of the businesses there don't accept credit cards. You would think in this day and age there would be more options with the different forms of payment; in the end the attitude and form of payments do nothing but hinder their business. So, one star for the ridiculousness of customer service, over priced food that's bare minimum, the over priced wrist bands for what? Nothing. Do not recommend at all unless all you want to do is walk around. read more

The fair is like every fair, it's fine. This review is specifically about their policies and personnel. The gist of this post is: If you buy a wristband, make sure the recipient is present at the time of purchase or they will not give it to you! I went to the fair today with my family. My wife and young children. We went during the day and I purchased arm bands. The bands allow for unlimited rides, this is the best deal cost-wise, because most of the rides are 6 tickets and up. Two tickets per dollar, by the way. My children are young and rambunctious, to say the least. As we entered through the main entrance of the fair, there is an outdoor (and free) magic show adjacent to the first ticket booth. I told my wife to take the kids to the magic show and I would wait in line, alone, and get the arm bands ($25 each). I waited in line for the bands for approx 20 minutes. When I got to the window there was a little old lady sitting in the booth by herself. As an aside, today was student day and kids K5-12 got in for free (still need a band or tickets to ride). Most schools were out. This booth has two windows for two employees to run two lines. There was only this little old lady and a single line. First red flag. I approached the window and said, "Good afternoon! Two armbands, please" The transaction went down quick and clean. I paid in cash. The whole time I was standing there the ticket lady saw that I was alone. She took my money and gave me change then proceeded to take the backing off of the adhesive section of the bands. At this point I said, "That's okay, just give them to me. My kids are at the magic show". At this point the kind old ticket lady's demeanor changed. She told me that she couldn't give me the bands without my kids present. Bear in mind, an armband (or wristband) is the same price, regardless of age of the user. They're $25 dollars, period. At least they were today, on student day. I told her that I would rather just have the bands and I would put them on my children over at the magic show because I had just stood in line for 20 minutes and I didn't want to wait again. She said it was the fair's policy and she was just "doing my job". So, I pointed out that there is no sign, ANYWHERE, posted saying that the children have to be present for the bands. She replied that I should have known. I asked how I was supposed to know something like that and then I realized what I was doing and I told her I would return with my children. I spoke to a man that claimed to be in charge of ticketing with the fair and he was as helpful (and clueless) as the little old lady. Neither of them seem to understand the absurdity of having a policy in place that affects their customers, yet not informing said customers of such a policy. Nowhere on the ticketing booth was there anything that said the children have to be present. They will give you the tickets without children present but not armbands. I guess I'm the first guy in the history of this fair to ever try to buy an armband while my young, and energetic, children were otherwise distracted. All they would have to do is put up a sign. I would have saved me time and aggravation. But, then again, we're talking about carnie folk. Hope this post helps someone. read more

I was excited to see the fair in town as I wanted to surprise my 22 month old godson that came to visit me. Upon entry we were greeted nicely and it looks like we were going to have lots of fun. First of all the kids rides are mostly for 4 year olds. Even though my godson is tall enough they wouldn't let me in with him in most of the rides. He still a baby even though he looks a bigger age. We waisted $20 in 40 tickets that we hardly used. Seen the animals with him was kind of fun. When we decided to try a ride across from the tiniest horse on earth that adults were allowed to go in the front person was rude and mean with my baby. He was disrespecful and offensive. Definetely not a person to be handling kids rides. I normally don't complain but I decided to go to the office and to file a report. These events are mostly for families to enjoy. I really think they need to be more selective with their staff. Overall it was not a pleasant experience. I ended up give my ride tickets to a family. read more

it's a really ghetto fair and honestly I did not feel so safe but if you're looking to get on some rides and have a beer or two it's pretty fun don't expect a big crowd though!!! read more