San Mateo County Fair

Throughout the years, the San Mateo County Fair and it rich with tradition history has brought the family and community together through their contests. San Mateo residents can still rave about the glory days when they used to walk the Hall of Flowers in the Fiesta building or reminisce about the work they have submitted. Entertainment had a major presence at the Fair. What started off as local talent performing the ‘Rise of Don Largo’ play in 1937 has turned into having top-notch performers at the Fair. The San Mateo County Fair has been host to performers such as Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels Band, Tower of Power, Rick Springfield, the Four Tops, En Vogue, the Pointer Sisters, the Village People, Smash Mouth, Boys II Men, and so much more! The Fair also values education and brings in new, interactive exhibits every year to make learning fun and easy. When the push-button industry and the space exploration became popular, the Fair was the host of such exhibits. Over the years, the Fair has had attractions like the Animation Exhibit, Alcatraz: Life on the Rock, Super Science, Wine for Wine Making, Sea Lion Encounters, and the Rainforest Adventure to make information easily accessible to the public.