The pigs at the
Ventura County Fair were pretty stinky. But, my little city slicker son clearly needs a lesson in farm appreciation. Alex held his nose and complained all the way through the animal enclosures at the fair. He failed to see the joy in new born piggies, he didn't admire the cows who were having their coats brushed and moussed for ribbon winning, and even the little bunnies weren't cute enough for him when the carnival rides loomed in the background. More time with cows, pigs, horses, goats, chickens, sheep and rabbits will need to be included in future jet setting for my Los Angeleno children who know more about traffic than tractors.
Just 45 minutes north of Los Angeles, the Ventura Country Fair offers all the options of a great fair -- livestock, carnival, greasy & sticky fair food, exhibits, music -- without a little less crowds, less costs (reasonable entry fee) and less heat (located on the ocean). Amtrak even arranges special trains several times a day to/from for easier travels.
The
All-Alaskan Racing Pigs were the most fun. The little pigs race around a small track and jump hurdles along the way. The crowd loved it and even Alex cheered for his favorite little piggy.
