For more than three decades now the Lassen County Office of Education has presented children of Lassen County with a special day all their own, a low-cost and family friendly event held each May at the fairgrounds. And while 32-years is quite a long haul for any local event to stay fresh and exciting, each year more and more children visit the Children’s Fair, more groups and organizations participate and parents who visited the fair as children return to treat their own children to the experience.
Last year, according to Children’s Fair Coordinator James Hall, the fair attracted more than 10,000 people of all ages who enjoyed nifty games, live entertainment, youth activities and low cost food.
Hall explains that the purpose of the fair is, “to provide an opportunity for families to spend a pleasant day together that will hopefully reduce tobacco, substance, and child abuse within Lassen County.”
This year’s iteration of the popular annual event will feature a Family Dance Party with contests and prizes from 1:30 to 3:30. There will be a free CHP car seat check-up in the main parking lot and you can visit the Office of Education’s Tinkering Lab.
Of course everyone’s favorite attractions will be returning including emergency vehicle displays, educational booths, magic shows, and inflatable playgrounds.
The Children’s Fair is intended to be a benefit to the community and not a profit-making opportunity.
Admission is free and the Children’s Fair is open Saturday, May 6th, from 10:00a.m. until 4:00p.m. at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave in Susanville.
For more information you can call the Lassen County Office of Education at 257-2196.
