Santa Clara County Fair · 2026 That’s a Wrap!

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Fair Highlights 2026

We have compiled some of the best photos and videos from our events to demonstrate our commitment to creating unique and unforgettable experiences. In this section, you will find a wide selection of photos and videos of our fairs, exhibitions and events.

A unicyclist rides past the blue Fair entrance arch on a sunny afternoon.
Classic cars lined up along the fairgrounds midway during the car show.
Fairgoers gather around a horse on the lawn.
Families watch a show outside the red barn.
Aerial view of a packed crowd ringing the arena on a summer afternoon.
Kids pet a piglet at the Racing Pigs photo backdrop.
A family poses with the pigs at the Racing Pigs stand.
A family meets a horse on the fairgrounds lawn.
A toddler high-fives the Fair's cowboy mascot through the picket fence.
A mother and child ride a camel with the Ferris wheel behind them.
Friends pose together in front of a lemonade and smoothie stand.
A performer on the Main Stage under the lights with the crowd watching.
The crowd cheers at a night concert lit in red and blue.
Aerial view of the carnival at night, rides glowing across the fairgrounds.
A 4-H exhibitor drives a belted hog around the show ring.
A young 4-H exhibitor guides a spotted market hog past the rail.
A 4-H exhibitor keeps a pink market hog moving in front of the judge.
A 4-H exhibitor walks a black market hog across the shavings.
A 4-H exhibitor drives a spotted hog while other showmen wait their turn.
The judge watches a 4-H exhibitor set up a market hog in the ring.
A 4-H exhibitor shows a belted hog in front of a full set of bleachers.
A 4-H exhibitor steers a black market hog toward the gate.
A young 4-H exhibitor turns a black hog with the show cane.
A 4-H exhibitor drives a belted hog past the judge.
Two 4-H exhibitors work their hogs in the same corner of the ring.
A 4-H exhibitor holds a blue ribbon while their hog walks alongside.
A young 4-H exhibitor shakes hands with the judge after their class.
A 4-H exhibitor drives a spotted hog across the ring.
A 4-H exhibitor carries a blue ribbon out of the ring.
A young 4-H exhibitor shakes the judge's hand as two hogs pass in front.
An FFA exhibitor in a blue corduroy jacket drives a white market hog.
An FFA exhibitor moves a red Duroc hog along the rail.
An FFA exhibitor sets up a belted hog for the judge.
An FFA exhibitor drives a black market hog across the ring.
An FFA exhibitor guides a belted hog toward the judge.
An FFA exhibitor walks a belted hog with a blue ribbon in hand.
The 2026 FFA Reserve Champion Market Hog with its exhibitor and the award party.
The 2026 FFA Champion Market Hog, also named Reserve Supreme Champion, with the award party.
The 2026 Supreme Champion Market Hog and 4-H Champion Market Hog with the award party.
A 4-H exhibitor leads a black steer into the beef ring.
A 4-H exhibitor sets up a black steer in front of the judge.
Two 4-H exhibitors move their steers along the rail.
A 4-H exhibitor walks a light tan steer across the ring.
A 4-H exhibitor holds a black steer's head up for the judge.
A 4-H exhibitor walks a black steer past the spectators.
A 4-H exhibitor sets up a black steer beside the gate.
A 4-H exhibitor lifts a show stick to square up a black steer.
A 4-H exhibitor leads a black steer out of the ring.
A 4-H exhibitor guides a black steer between the pens.
A line of 4-H exhibitors walks their steers around the ring.
An FFA exhibitor shows a roan steer in the beef ring.
An FFA exhibitor walks a dark red steer past the rail.
An FFA exhibitor sets up a black steer for the judge.
An FFA exhibitor shows a black and white steer to the judge.
An FFA exhibitor leads a red and white steer around the ring.
An FFA exhibitor squares up a black steer in the ring.
A 4-H exhibitor walks a cream colored steer past the judges' table.
The 2026 Supreme Champion Beef and 4-H Champion Beef with the award party.
The 2026 4-H Reserve Champion Beef, also Reserve Supreme Champion, with the award party.
The 2026 FFA Champion Beef with its exhibitor and the award party.
The 2026 FFA Reserve Champion Beef with its exhibitor and the award party.
A champion steer and its exhibitor pose in front of the Fair backdrop.
The 2026 FFA Reserve Champion Market Lamb with its exhibitor and the award party.
Fairgoers add stickers to the United States of Agriculture map.
Children work at a craft table in front of the agriculture map.
The Garden area, with planting stations under the shade canopy.
A child in a straw hat plants in a raised garden bed.
Fairgoers gather along a tasting table on the lawn.
Three miniature horses look out over the rail of their pen.
Three fairgoers pose for a photo on a sunny afternoon.
An audience gathers around the stage for an indoor presentation.
The fairgrounds train carries passengers down the walkway.
Acrobats perform on a brightly painted mobile stage.
A couple walks the midway at night with a prize plush under one arm.

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