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Location	Placerville, California
Introduction	The first recorded Fair in El Dorado County was held in 1859. Until 1939 the Fair was held at various locations in downtown Placerville, most commonly at the “Stockyards”. The first County Fair at the current site on Placerville Dr. (old Hwy 50) was held in 1939 conducted by the American Legion under a contract with El Dorado County. The American Legion conducted the County Fairs until 1952 when the current Fair Association was formed. World War II caused the Fair to become dormant from 1942 until 1947 when the American Legion reactivated the event.

Location

Placerville, California

Introduction

The first recorded Fair in El Dorado County was held in 1859. Until 1939 the Fair was held at various locations in downtown Placerville, most commonly at the “Stockyards”. The first County Fair at the current site on Placerville Dr. (old Hwy 50) was held in 1939 conducted by the American Legion under a contract with El Dorado County. The American Legion conducted the County Fairs until 1952 when the current Fair Association was formed. World War II caused the Fair to become dormant from 1942 until 1947 when the American Legion reactivated the event.