The Tulare County Fair’s Great Western Livestock Show returns to its single weekend format March 12-14, bringing world-class animals, great food and excitement to the Tulare County Fairgrounds.

The Tulare County Fair has won the top prize for its 2009 fair poster from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.

As the Tulare County Fair celebrates its 2009 theme, “Let the Good Times Roll,” Sept. 16-20, there will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

This year, fairgoers will be asked to judge one of the many competitions that take place at the fair each year.

Most people save room for corn dogs and cotton candy when they head to the fair, but at the 2009 Tulare County Fair, they’ll be tempted by much more.

Tulare County residents can get everything from free admission to the fair for children to a free carnival ride ticket by taking advantage of the following special admission days at the 2009 Tulare County Fair.

Tulare County fairgoers will have more opportunities to watch livestock competitions this year as more events will be judged during the week of the fair.

Four new rides including the fair’s first roller coaster, will come to the Tulare County Fair, along with rides once owned or leased by Michael Jackson.

People looking to save money on carnival rides at the Tulare County Fair should be on the lookout for pre-sale fair carnival wristbands.

The Tulare County Fair has selected its 2009 Tulare County Junior Fair Board.