California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta 2020 Part 2

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When you walk down the main entry to the fair you will immediately see the School Exhibits building, it was so full of student projects and themed artwork. I posted those photos last week.

The Hulsienda Building where the adult art, crafts, and foods are displayed followed that building and I went in quite a bit as I love to see the other paintings and photography that the adults brought in this year. I had a favorite artist last year, Susan M. I was delighted that she brought in more pieces this year as well, she is so talented, and her work is bright and full of color!

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There was the Preble building with all of the Imperial Union High School District Students “Have a Moment of Science” area. That is such a fun place for kids and adults to visit, you can play a song on a homemade PVC pipe organ, or make smoke rings in a smoke cannon, learn about a Bell fountain, and watch ants at work. There so many hands-on activities, the families could spend a long time playing. Plus, the High Schoolers were there at each activity to help answer questions about their projects worked.

There were police, and fire, rescue, and some political booths there to help the kids get checked in and safety bracelets, and talk about each of their agencies.

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There was also a gorgeous butterfly garden inside, I got to feed the butterflies as I mentioned, and we watched Karla go inside of the garden and help teach the families and children about the Little Painted Ladies.  How they feed and camouflage themselves for protection, how they fly and rest.

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The Gem and Mineral Society had so many volunteers inside helping you pan for gold, make a wish at the fountain on the wall, and they even made up a game for us. We paid $1.00 and got to choose 3 slips of paper from the tree and then take them to the rock tray in exchange for some really neat little rocks. I got white, pink and purple. I also bought a grab bag full of rocks and shark teeth! 

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The Plaza de las Culturales had some make a take banks and statues for the kids to paint, as well as art made from wood, bottle cap jewelry, paintings, leather belts and purses, there were homemade books and jams, honey and bows for your hair. All brought in from all over the US and Mexico, there were so many beautiful pieces. I got new earrings and a necklace made from Jalisco.

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The Casa de Mañana building had all of the commercial vendors. Things like the local newspaper or clothing items, gifts, glass wear, jewelry boxes, and jerseys, it is a lot of fun to window shop in there.

They also had the Discovery Zone for the families to play the games and puzzles. Families don't have to spend huge amounts of money to have fun at the fair. These activities are all free, and inside of the building, with tables and chairs for the comfort of the parents and guests.

 

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Th last building I visited was the Inspiration Gallery, the students from 4H and high school worked on wooden projects, welding, Lego creations, flowers, photography, and canning projects. I found a favorite couple of pieces here, I love to see their ingenuity. 

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I finally got to see Dennis ride his Penny-farthing and make balloons for the kids. They enjoy seeing his smile and wave, and talk to them as he makes the little balloon animals. 

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I got to see The Stilt Circus perform in the tunnel, Alex was so great with the kids, teaching them to juggle and balance sticks on their hands and fingers, and juggling for them. 

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Washboard Willy played his music all over the fairgrounds, bringing his wagon of instruments out for the kids to join in and play as his little band, they had so much fun playing the tambourines and drums, and maracas, and even a kid-sized washboard! 

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This fair is so much fun, there is something to do at every corner and in all of the buildings. 
It is fun to go inside and see what they have in store for us year after year. 

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I have been to two fairs this year, is there something you would like me to look for in the next journey? Did I leave anything out that would interest you? 
Let me know 
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