Alameda County Fairgrounds Explained
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is a 270acres facility located in Pleasanton, California. It is home to the annual Alameda County Fair, held since 1912,[1] as well as numerous trade shows and community events. Located on its grounds, the Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack was built in 1858, making it the oldest 1adj=midNaNadj=mid horse racing track in the United States. There is a 3,000 seat amphitheater, as well as a 9-hole golf course located within the track's infield.
The Alameda County Central Railroad Society has maintained a model train exhibit at the fairgrounds since 1959, which has grown to two NaNfoot layouts in O scale and HO scale.[2]
Building J, also known as the Amador Pavilion, is a multi-purpose arena and livestock event facility at the fairgrounds.[3] It was briefly home to the Tri-Valley Ranchers of the National Indoor Football League.
The Fair was not held in 1917–1918, 1942–1944 and 2020.
Heathcote-MacKenzie House
| Heathcote--MacKenzie House |
| Coordinates: | 37.66°N -121.8839°W |
| Architecture: | Bungalow/craftsman |
| Added: | October 29, 1991 |
| Refnum: | 91001538 |
The Heathcote-MacKenzie House, also known as The Heritage House, was built on the site of the fairgrounds around 1905, to host wealthy harness racers from Canada who wintered their horses in Pleasanton. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[4] [5]
Notable events
Besides the annual fair, events regularly held at the fairgrounds include:
- The Scottish Highland Gathering and Games, which dates back to the 1860s and is reported to be the largest two-day Scottish gathering in North America,[6] celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2015.
- The Pirates Of Emerson Haunted House
- Several annual automobile shows managed by the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
- Night to Shine prom hosted by Cornerstone Fellowship[7]
See also
External links
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Notes and References
- Book: Christian . Victoria . 2011 . Alameda County Fair . Arcadia Publishing . 978-0-7385-8193-4.
- News: Paul Burgarino . Fair's model train show pulls in crowds . https://web.archive.org/web/20121106104148/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-6959953.html . dead . 6 November 2012 . The Oakland Tribune . 24 June 2003 . 24 August 2011.
- Web site: Building J . 2016-09-05 . The Alameda County Fair Association . https://web.archive.org/web/20160915120103/http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/Facilities/Facility_Rentals.php#BuildingJ . 2016-09-15 . dead .
- Web site: Heathcote/MacKenzie House . 2016-09-05 . Betty Croly . 1991-04-26 . .
- Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=91001538}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Heathcote--MacKenzie House ]. National Park Service. July 29, 2022. With
- News: Lea Blevins . Athletes throw weight around at Scottish games . https://web.archive.org/web/20121106104130/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-7577212.html . dead . 6 November 2012 . The Oakland Tribune . 2 September 2007 . 24 August 2011.
- Web site: Prom for special-needs teens, adults to be held in Pleasanton.
