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

Mark your calendars on May 3rd and 4th! It’s time for the Maker Faire!

If you’re not aware:

“Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things.”

The MF is packed with amazing projects, hands-on events, performances, music, and shopping! Bazaar Bizarre is one of my favorite parts of the faire. This year there are 72 Crafters! “A smorgasbord of handmade items, many cleverly made with recycled materials. Something for everyone—jewelry, toys, lotions, art, glass, fiber arts, ceramics, handbags, baby items, even crafting supplies.”

Last year was a blast:

From unique musical guests… To Eepybird and their Coke+Mentos show…

Some odd outdoor contraptions… (you run in the hamster wheel and it would cause the finger to pick the boogie)

And more and more and more. Check out the zillions of photos on Flickr if you need more proof that you will have an awesome time.

Tickets:
Weekend Passes - $20 (kids), $30 (students), $50 (adults)
Daily Passes: $10 (kids), $15 (students), $25 (adults)

[Maker Faire]