Fair Oaks Spring Fest

 

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Paul C.

Sacramento, CA

8/6/2008 6 photos

The Fair Oaks Spring Fest - or Fair Oaks Fiesta as the natives call it - has been a yearly May tradition in old-town Fair Oaks since at least the 60's.  My mom has a picture of me from 1971 or so marching as a cub-scout in the parade.  

Back then it was your standard local parade and carnival ride affair - but in the past couple decades it has morphed into a combined 5 mile/5k Sun Run, kiddie carnival, food fair, toilet bowl race, street car show, things like celebrity look-a-like contests and bicycle air-shows, and a frog jumping contest.  The toilet bowl race is hysterical and pretty out-of-control.  You can bring your own frog or use one of their's in the frog jumping contest.  The kiddie rides have a nice selection of home-spun and carnival type stuff - pretty good bang for the buck.  The footrace is large and well organized - with plenty of swag for the runners.

There is something for everyone in this family-oriented local festival.  Check the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce Calendar when next May rolls around.

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