Caruthers Fair

Art and science of growing plants

This yummy apple treat was invented in the 1950's and is a fall favorite as well as a fair favorite.

Dragons are popular in stories and fairy tales.

The Caruthers Fair is the largest free gate fair in California.

These races are popular with fans who love fast, thrilling action!

Parades in a small town like ours brings the whole community together; neighbors, schools, businesses, and clubs all join in!

Elvis is a very popular musician that performs at the Caruthers Fair each year.

The world's tallest Ferris wheel is 820 feet tall. This Ferris wheel is located in Dubai.

The tornado ride is named this because of it's design and the way it spins similar to an actual tornado.

It is tradition for the Fair Queen winner to be crowned.

Agriculture is the practice of growing crops and raising animals.

Cotton candy was invented by a dentist in 1897!

FFA members show a variety of animals at the fair including: cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats.

Future Farmers of America is a club where students get hands-on experience with agriculture and helps young people learn about farming, animals, and leadership.

Popular fair foods people love to eat are funnel cakes, cotton candy, candy apples, churros, corn dogs, to name a few.

The first version of the swing ride appeared in the late 1800s, making it one of the oldest fair rides still popular today.

Corndogs were invented in the 1940's and can be sold by the thousands at a county fair.

There are a variety of fun and cool floats at the Caruthers parade.

Mrs. Lira showed a pig at the Caruthers Fair when she was in High School.

Mrs. Lira's favorite ride at the fair.

This is a fun ride for all ages.

Some famous artists got their start by showing their art at the local fair.

Caruthers fair was first opened in 1923.

The blue ribbon means 1st place, the red ribbon means 2nd place, and the white ribbon means 3rd place.