The alameda county historical society was founded in 1965 to foster and. Alameda point antiques faire antiques, collectibles, shows. Local history and genealogy notes sonoma county library. Read more rescheduled rugged maniac read more canceled gem faire read more silicon valley horse show read more goodguys 38th all american gettogether read more 2020 alameda county fair read more racing returns read more 626 night market july 31aug 1 read more goodguys 34th west coast nationals by basf the crown jewel read more 155th scottish highland gathering and games read more the. The first alameda county fair ran from october 23 to october 27, 1912. We need your donation to keep acsefs nonprofit status. Published by the county of alameda 1221 oak street, oakland, ca 94612 board of supervisors. Our main office and warehouse address is 1501 vermont street, san francisco, ca 94107. It is adjacent to and south of oakland and east of san francisco across the san francisco bay. Alameda county fair and fairgrounds are located in pleasanton. The alameda historical society was founded in 1948, and the museum was established in 1951. Mar 01, 2020 the alameda county fair actually owes its start and origins to horse racing and horse racing remains a big draw to the alameda fair. This local time honored tradition has been memorialized in a new book featuring neverbeforeseen photos covering nearly a century of fair history. A wise person once said, if something exists, somebody somewhere collects them.
Alameda county fair by victoria christian 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Research guides ca history room california state library. The alameda county agricultural fair association operates the alameda county fair. Book the morning dove deluxe king and enjoy incredible views of our manzanilla olive orchards and rose. Local leaders sought to form a modern fair, and in 1939 the alameda. Alameda county fair s instagram profile has 776 photos and videos. Mar, 2020 it was our 1st time visiting the alameda county fairgrounds. Held on the 1st sunday of every month, the faire boasts over 800 dealer booths.
The first alameda county fair ran from october 23 to october 27, 1912 making next year the alameda county fair s centennial anniversary. Many of those somebodies live in northern californias east bay region, and their passions are on display each year in the hobby collections exhibit at the alameda county fair. Alameda county fair june 19july 12 2020, theme road to summer click on alameda county fair for entry information and date due, contest information and other fair events. The alameda county fair does not rent, sell or share your email information we use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Fair in pleasanton, ca set to begin june 22, a timely new book is victoria christians alameda county fair, which chronicles nearly a century of fair history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the. Alameda county fair, california images of america series. Check the california history rooms research guides and pathfinders. Infinite possibilities for all to connect, share, succeed, thrive.
The original racetrack was built in 1850 by the bernal. We can trace our history back to 1851 making us the wests oldest independent bookseller. It is home to the annual alameda county fair, held since 1912. May 23, 2011 the first alameda county fair ran from october 23 to october 27, 1912. The original racetrack was built in 1850 by the bernal family on their 52,000acre ranch, which was part of the northern california land grant. Alameda county fair arcadia publishing history books. Alameda county fairs instagram profile has 776 photos and videos. Live concerts, fireworks, action sports arena excitement, live horse racing, fair food and more. Jul 12, 2019 the museum on main entertained kids with informative color books and games. Board purpose advises the city council on matters relating to the albany branch of the alameda county library system.
Stamped as the oldest racetrack in america, the pleasanton oval plays host to the alameda county fair. The alameda county fair proudly celebrates turning 100. The fair always happens on the hottest days of the year, so be prepared. These races are the start of the alameda county fairgrounds. We saw the livestock, ate fair food, saw the pig races and also the chinese acrobats of hebei, and plenty of exhibits including the garden section and. This years centennial celebration includes the return of the downtown pleasanton parade, a brand new concert format, and a variety of distinctive memorabilia chronicling its 100 year history. Alameda island is an island in the san francisco bay in california. To mark this special occasion, were featuring a small sampling of books for children and young adults that reflect the lives and experiences of native americans.
Once considered a racing fair, the alameda county fair now boasts livestock and agriculture. Alameda county fair by victoria christian arcadia publishing books. If you check out a cloudlibrary ebook through the catalog, you will need to read it in the browser at the cloudlibrary site, or install the cloudlibrary app on your ios or android device. Find new and historical books, documents and more in the california state librarys online catalogs. City directories of alameda county 1869 directory of the township and city of oakland. Webb documented the history of albany for more than sixty years. Located on its grounds, the pleasanton fairgrounds racetrack was built in 1858, making it the oldest onemile 1. It was our 1st time visiting the alameda county fairgrounds. Nearly 500,000 visitors attended the 2017 alameda county fair, which. For young and old alike, the thrilling carnival rides, beautiful quilt.
The alameda county historical society, located in oakland, ca, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of oakland. Teased for his fair coloring, elevenyearold jimmy mcclean. It is a suburb in the san francisco bay area located about 25 miles 40 km east of oakland, and 6 miles 9. More than 452,000 patrons attended the 17day 2011 annual alameda county fair, representing an 8% increase. In accordance with the new shelter in place order issued by alameda county, our libraries will remain closed through its end on may 3rd. In 1859, a man by the name of augustin bernalbernal ave. Stay tuned for more information on that exciting event. It is home to the annual alameda county fair, held since 1912, as well as numerous trade shows and community events. If you are up to the challenge, submit an application for consideration. Pleasanton is a city in alameda county, california, incorporated in 1894. How to spend a day at the alameda county fair the purple orchid. Increase in this years attendance was particularly pleasing since the fair had fewer days of horse racing and the economy continues to struggle. Large event venue east bay alameda county fair the.
The alameda point antiques faire is the largest antiques show in northern california. To help secure his burgers place in the history books, nicora has lined up representatives from future farmers of america and the california department of. Early in californias history, fairs were loosely organized. In victorias new book, alameda county fair, she unveils the untold history of the property in what began as a ranching familys sunday pastime of horse racing. Local leaders sought to form a modern fair, and in 1939 the alameda county fair association was established. Read more rescheduled rugged maniac read more canceled gem faire read more silicon valley horse show read more goodguys 38th all american gettogether read more 2020 alameda county fair read more racing returns read more 626 night market july 31aug 1 read more goodguys 34th west coast nationals by basf the crown jewel read more 155th scottish highland gathering and. For the latest on news, photos and video, follow us on facebook by liking northern california racing fairs. Join us for the 2020 alameda county fair happening june 19 july 12 at the alameda county fairgrounds in pleasanton, ca. Mar 30, 2020 some cloudlibrary titles are currently available for check out through the librarys new catalog, but they cannot be downloaded or read from the catalog. The 2011 alameda county fair was the highest attended annual fair in recent history. The alameda county fair opened at its pleasanton location in 1912. We are an independently owned and operated bookseller with 10 locations in california. It is south and west of, and adjacent to oakland, and across the bay eastward from san francisco. Clicking on the links above will take you to a different website.
About us large event venue east bay alameda county fair. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. The california history room librarians have spent hundreds of hours plumbing our collections to develop research guides for specific california topics. The first alameda county fair ran from october 23 to october 27, 1912 making next year the alameda county fairs centennial anniversary. Also located on the island is the naval air station alameda, a defunct naval air station, as well as a small uninhabited part of san francisco. Local leaders sought to form a modern fair, and in 1939 the. Fentons creamery outreach signup site posted in june for the month of july 2020. We saw the livestock, ate fair food, saw the pig races and also the chinese acrobats of hebei, and plenty of exhibits including the garden section and the knitting, crochet, quilting section, etc. Oct 17, 2019 alameda county fair june 19july 12 2020, theme road to summer click on alameda county fair for entry information and date due, contest information and other fair events. Alameda county library serves the alameda county area with 11 locations.
The alameda county fair made its debut in pleasanton in 1912 and has continued as a celebration of the heritage and diversity of the community for more than. We offer permanent displays of alameda history as well as souvenirs, books and videos about the rich history of the island city. Thursday, may 21 monday, may 25 thu, may 21 mon, may 25. Before you begin the online entry process, print out a printer friendly version of these instructions see icon at top right corner above this box, and visit the alameda county fair website to download, print and read. The alameda historical society was founded in 1948, and the museum was established in. Join us in celebrating the culture, contributions, and history of native americans. Also, bring in your own snacks and water, lots of water.
The museum on main entertained kids with informative color books and games. Concession space for the next fair is awarded based on availability, product balance and uniqueness. Alameda county historical society oakland, ca address. City directories of alameda county city directories of alameda county.
Hidden history postcard history series images of rail landmarks images of aviation american legends civil war. Together with a full and particular record of the spanish grants. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The pictorial history gives the details of the evolution of pleasantons county fair. Alameda county fair 4501 pleasanton ave, pleasanton, california 94566 rated 4. The entire alameda county fair family had a hand in making it a great success. The recentlyconcluded race meeting at the alameda county fair in pleasanton. Check out our online store at arcadia publishing and order today for quick delivery at the best prices. Located on the island is most of the city of alameda, a city in alameda county. In 1939, leaders sought to form a modern fair and the alameda county fair association was established as a 501c3 private, nonprofit corporation. It is located on alameda island and bay farm island. The alameda county fair does not rent, sell or share your email information. New book explores the history of the alameda county fair.
Alameda countys rich history and every county supervisor. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Links to other history organizations berkeley historical society. Please note, merced county 4h does not manage the above sites. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Historical pictures were posted just highlighting our rich history with old pictures of cattle and ranch workers. Including its geology, topography, soil, and productions. The alameda county fairgrounds is a 270acre 110 ha facility located in pleasanton, california. In 2005 and 2007, pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middlesized city in the united states by the census bureau.
Alameda is a unique island community located in the heart of the san francisco bay area. In 2005 and 2007, pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middlesized city in the united states. In christians new book, alameda county fair, she unveils the history of what began as a ranching familys sunday pastime of horse racing. Heres a look at the highlights, from pop culture memorabilia to vintage cameras and radios, plus some other attractions at the fair. Alameda county fair is known to have some of the best food vendors around. My recommendations is to go on dollar days as the fair can be very pricey. Click buy here button to see valentines sale savings.
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