Porterville Fair

2008 Porterville Fair a big success

Jr. Livestock auction sets new records

Esther Avila

There really was "Magic in the Air" at the 2008 Porterville Fair, said organizers. The five day run tied the record-setting reports set in 2007. "After all is said and done, financial reports show gates and parking for the 2008 run [generated]... Full story

VIDEO SLIDESHOW: Days Three & Four of the Fair

Photos by Recorder Photographer Chieko Hara

Edited by Will Lloyd

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Auction day at the fair

Sold: Top market steer sells for

Esther Avila

It was a very special day for Porterville native Karen Webb Johns at the 60th annual Porterville Junior Livestock Sale at the Porterville Fairgrounds on Saturday morning. Thirty years ago, Johns and her sister Melissa Webb had the Grand Champion... Full story

VIDEO: Day Four at the Fair - Auctions & More!

Video by Will Lloyd

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Students learn about fair animals

Esther Avila

Hundreds of second-grade students left their classrooms behind and flocked to the fairgrounds for a day of outdoor-learning during the eighth annual "Farm Day at Porterville Fair" Friday.The students listened to short presentations on everything... Full story

VIDEO: Day Three - Farm Day for Kids

Video by Will Lloyd

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VIDEO SLIDESHOW: The Fair through the eyes of Recorder Photographer Chieko Hara

Video by Will Lloyd and Chieko Hara

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VIDEO: NIGHTS AT THE FAIR: Fun, Vendors, & Music

Video by Will Lloyd

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Staying cool at the fair

Esther Avila

With temperatures reaching into the high 90s, four Pleasant View 4-H youngsters decided to help the hogs be a little more comfortable on the second day of the 60th annual Porterville Fair.Jose Andrade, Jasmine Wynn, Audra Dee Andrade and Chance... Full story

VIDEO: Day Two of the Fair - Goats and Beef

Video by Will Lloyd

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