The Orange County Fair is one of Southern California's most anticipated
summer events. From its first year in 1890 with a few livestock exhibits
and horse races, the fair evolved into what is now a month-long
extravaganza of rides, games and entertainment that still celebrates the
importance of local agriculture. Millions of visitors have crowded the
grounds over the years to enjoy the spectacle of everything from ostrich
races and demolition derbies to its unique Centennial Farm and the
time-honored All-Alaskan pig race. Author Chris Epting recounts more
than a century of community history and revelry at the OC Fair.