Day 2 Highlights at the San Mateo County Fair
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Day 2 Highlights at the San Mateo County Fair
WHO: The San Mateo County Fair: June 10-18, 2017
Where Tradition Meets Innovation at San Mateo County Fair:
WHAT: Day 2 Highlights at the San Mateo County Fair:
FREE Activities for Youth & Kids!
WHERE: San Mateo County Fair
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo
WHEN: Sunday, June 11: 11am – 10pm
“The Price Is Right” for most activities at the San Mateo County Fair: FREE!
New this year is the Rainforest Exhibit in Sequoia Hall recreating a tropical paradise to walk through and at which to marvel. The Rainforest Adventure exhibit will feature mammals, reptiles, birds and invertebrates totaling more than 35species including a spider monkey, sloth, binturong, forest hawk, pythons, huge tarantulas, and exotic frogs. Exhibit will also have two shows daily.
Returning favorites include Butterfly Adventures, where kids can feed butterflies, Captain Jack Spareribs, a fun filled pirate adventure, and of course, Dennis Forel as the Voice of the Fair
Science, Technology, DIY Science Exhibits are back – Young people get hands on experience with innovative new concepts and devices such as 3-D printers. See how much fun a Do-It-Yourself environment can be for kids! In addition, livestock shows, painting, fine art, cooking, literary arts, cooking and healthy eating are just part of the fun.
“The Drone Zone” and Robots! The FAA-certified “Quadcopter King”, Beto “Mooncricket” Lopez returns to amaze kids of all ages with his aerial and video wizardry and shows you how to do the same! Plus – learn how to build and operate robotos!
Free Grounds Acts – Fairgoers will see traditional pony rides, costumed “Hippy and Summer of Love” characters strolling throughout the grounds, and much more. After a popular debut last year, hypnotist Kellie Karl-Hypnotist returns joined by Celebrity Chef David George Gordon, the Great American Petting Zoo and AgVenture, San Francisco street performers and The Great American Pig Race.
7:30pm (6:30pm doors open): Summer of Love Tribute Band