Contra Costa County Fair

On Sunday May 21 Frank and I took Alex to the Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch. This fair is not nearly as extensive as the one for Alameda County which runs two weeks and three weekends. The Contra Costa County fair runs only one weekend and is on a much smaller fairground than the 270 acres of the Alameda county one in Pleasanton.

The first activity we encountered when we entered was the K-9 Kings dog show, where the pups ran after and caught Frisbees, did flips, jumps, and stretches. They all seemed enthusiastic, energetic, and happy. There were no more seats in the bleachers but Alex was quite enthralled with his ringside seat on the grass, up close and personal. The eight canine athletes performed for about 30 minutes and then there was a meet and greet with the dogs.

Normally at a county fair we spend an hour or so in the bunny section with Alex, his favorite. For some unknown reason the livestock section was closed when we were there. This was a bit of a bummer but we walked back and forth the length of the fair and ate some typical fair food. Frank and Alex had a hot dog each. We all shared a funnel cake and a large lemonade. Then we headed home. We stopped and watched the K-9 dog show again, this time from shady seat in the bleachers. Alex was just as engaged the second time, clapping and shouting "yeah". 

The day had been low key. The weather was quite warm but not unbearably hot.  If Alex smiles and laughs at least for part of an outing we consider it a success. He had a dog gone good time.