51,376 People Attend Alameda County Fair on Fourth of July

Pleasanton, CA — The Alameda County Fair wrapped its 2016 season with a surprise marriage proposal and an epic fireworks show. More than 50,000 people from all over Northern California turned out to the fair on its final day.

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This year’s newest attractions included the Red, White & Brew Fest, which was held at the Budweiser Grandstand, and featured 30 craft breweries. Tomas Garcilazo, the top trick roper in the world, performed at the fair this season. The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei joined as part of the incredible fair attractions and the "Elvis Burger" was this year's must-try fair food item.

The Churro Gelato Sandwich won the third annual "SNACKDOWN" championship title. Motocross, monster trucks and demolition derby returned to tear it up in the newly expanded action sports arena.

"The Alameda County Fair wishes to thank all who attended, competed, worked, volunteered, entertained, cooked, served and sold," fair officials said in a statement. "You all make the Alameda County Fair a community tradition and success year after year. We look forward to seeing you again in 2017!"

2016 Alameda County Fair by the numbers:

TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 450,806

• Total Vehicles Parked – 109,547
• 4th of July attendance – 51,376

HORSE RACING

• Horse Racing Track Attendance – 44,443

EXHIBITS

• Competitive exhibits entries – 19,011
• Exhibitors – 5,139
• Jr. Livestock Auction – $824, 700
• Small animal sales – $48,621
• Fine Art sales -- $16,930

FOOD CONSUMED

• Corn Dogs – 50,023
• BBQ Turkey Legs – 16,512
• Burgers – 24,599
• Funnel Cake – 24,463
• Cotton Candy – 6,203
• Lemonade – 25,087

FEED THE NEED FOOD DRIVE

• Pounds of food donated – 15,691
• Total meals – 13,075

DROP ZONE DRIVE – Blue Star Moms

• Total Estimated Care Packages -- 427

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

• Fair volunteers -- 670
• Volunteer hours -- 9800

WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

• Users – 403,113
• Website visits – 633,695
• Page visits –1,397,281
• Facebook Fans – 100,409
• Twitter Followers @ACFair – 3,821
• Instagram Followers – 8,177

See Also:

• Alameda County Fair 2016: Adorable Animals; Breathtaking Rides; Student Artwork
• Alameda County Fair 2016: 5 New Things You Can't Miss

Photo credit Autumn Johnson/ Patch