There are two county fairs wrapping up this weekend, one in San Mateo and the other in Monterey.

The usual draw includes entertainment, contests, carnival rides, games of skill, clowns, quilts, crafts, woodworking, baking, canning, vegetables, fruits, educational exhibits, animals, on and on.

Best Apple Pie contest and Better Than Betty’s Cake contest at the Monterey County Fair!

Both fairs will have Friday and Saturday night entertainment beginning at 7:30 pm:

Friday 8-15

• Jessica Simpson – Monterey

• Loverboy - Monterey

• “Weird Al” Yankovic - San Mateo

Saturday 8-16

• Randy Travis - Monterey

• Billy Ray Cyrus - San Mateo

Check the fair websites for other entertainers, contests, events, directions, hours, pricing –

Monterey County Fair

San Mateo County Fair