Searing temperatures marked the first day of the Marin County Fair, but didn’t stop thousands from soaking up performances, technology exhibits and plenty of hands-on workshops that encouraged kids to tinker.
Inside the Marinovators Hall, attendees could watch a 3-D printer in action, practice using a new surgical tool and build the world’s largest pop-up book.
Nearby, children could learn about conductivity using Play Doh, create their own world with Sim City and MINECRAFT and check out The Viper, a Battle Star Gallactica themed motion flight simulator built by Marin teens.
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This is the 72nd anniversary of the Marin County Fair and this year, the theme is education.
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“We want to celebrate students, teachers and all the exciting ideas coming out of our schools,” said Jim Farley, the director of the fair.
No attendance figures were available Wednesday, but last year, an estimated 120,000 people visited the fair.
Upcoming performances:
Thursday 7:30pm Eddie Money
Friday 3pm Zendaya
Friday 7:30pm Ozomatli
Saturday 3pm Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Saturday 7:30pm The Wailers
Sunday 3pm Mariachi Sol De Mexico
For more info, visit marinfair.org
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