The Benicia Mini Maker Faire is no more. However, those who love seeing innovative technologies on display in a carnival-like setting need not worry. The annual event by Benicia Makerspace has morphed into the larger Solano County Mini Maker Faire, and it can be viewed at the Solano County Fair on June 30 and July […]
Benicia Mini Maker Faire moves to Fairgrounds, becomes Solano County Mini Maker Faire
Solano County Fair delights attendees, volunteers
It was a perfect day. The temperature was neither unbearably warm to walk in or chilled to the point where several layers would need to be worn. A nice breeze would even come in from the northwest if someone need to cool off for a second. It was a perfect weather for a fair. On […]
PHOTOS: Saturday at the 2017 Solano County Fair
The Solano County Fair wrapped up its five-day extravaganza in Vallejo on Sunday, providing multiple days of exhibits, rides, food, music and adorable animals. The Benicia Herald’s reporters were invited on Saturday, and they took several photographs of the festivities. Below are just a handful.
Photo: All’s Fair for Benicia poets
Famous R&B acts, tribute bands among featured music at Solano County Fair
The Solano County Fair will return on Wednesday, and it is bringing five days of musical entertainment with it. Headliners on the PG&E Galaxy Stage Wednesday, Aug. 2: The first headliner will be Gospel Rocks Solano. Featuring the talents of Christian minister and recording artist Vicki Yohe and Geoffrey Golden who won on the seventh […]
Steve Hales named as new county fair manager
The Solano County Fair Association has a new general manager, and it is somebody who has worked within the organization for 13 years. Steve Hales will be taking the reins from Stephen Pierce, the general manager since 2014 who announced his resignation in November. Hales’ background is primarily in equine. He was the […]
Visual artists have chance to win big at Solano County Fair
Among other things, the 2016 Solano County Fair will be a place for the artistically inclined to shine, as organizers have announced the new “We’re All Family” Fine Arts Award. Winners of this reward will receive a cash prize as well as an opportunity to have their work showcased for an entire year. “Artists showcasing […]
Fair thee well: Sunday is last day for county event
By Donna Beth Weilenman Staff Reporter Sunday is the final day of the 2014 Solano County Fair, where visitors can see displays of a colorful Filipino jitney, the accomplishments of African Americans and the attractions that can bring tourists to the county’s cities and farming communities. Each day, children and adults alike have been riding […]
Vallejoan named to county fair board; 1 vacancy remains
Solano County Board of Supervisors has appointed Mike Coakley of Vallejo as a District 1 member of the Board of Directors of the Solano County Fair Association, Debbie Egidio, fair media contact, said Monday. Coakley’s term will end July 31, 2015, she said. “Each of the five districts within the county is represented by three […]