Caruthers District Fair offers small-town big fun

The Caruthers District Fair bills itself as California’s largest free-gate fair. The three day events (started in 1923) is funded primarily by the fair’s queen contestants – and support from the community. This year’s fair includes farm equipment and home arts exhibits, a junior livestock show, carnival rides and music from Foreigner Unauthorized, The Cordsmen and Ritchie Blue. Don’t miss the crowing of the queen or the “Small Town Big Fun” parade, 10 a.m. Oct. 3. Details: 11 a.m. Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at Caruthers Fair Grounds, 3595 S. Raider Street, Caruthers. Free. 559-864-3768, www.caruthersfair.com

This story was originally published September 23, 2015 at 9:18 PM with the headline "Caruthers District Fair offers small-town big fun."