A hometown kind of fair

I spent Sunday afternoon at the San Benito County Fair. The annual event is the last fall in the state, and one that still has a hometown feel to it. While my main goal for the trip was to get some pics of fair food to use for my food column (see Well-Seasoned Cuisine in Friday's Wekeend Pinnacle), it was also fun to walk around and see the entries. There were livestock entries from the local FFA and 4-H clubs. Local artists entered drawings, photographs and other work, and I recognized at least half the names listed next to the pieces.

Two Jersey dairy cows rest Sunday afternoon at the fair.

The San Benito Model Railroaders club displayed trains during the fair.

Sheep fresh from a shear wear fashionable body suits to keep warm.

Deep-fried mushrooms were just one of the fried foods available at the fair.

The cheese ravioli sold at the fair can be bought year-round at San Benito Pasta, where jars of marinara and handmade frozen ravioli are sold.

A barbecue tri-tip sandwich from the fair.

A whole onion is dipped in batter and deep fried.

A funnel cake is sprinkled with powdered sugar and then topped with strawberries.