Alameda County Fairgrounds
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The Alameda County Fairgrounds is a 270-acre (110 ha) facility located in Pleasanton, California. It is home to the annual Alameda County Fair as well as numerous trade shows and community events. Its racetrack was built in 1858, making it the oldest one-mile (1.6 km) horse racing track in America. There is a 3,000 seat amphitheater, as well as a 9-hole golf course located within the track's infield.
The Alameda County Central Railroad Society has maintained a model train exhibit at the fairgrounds since 1959, which has grown to two 15 foot by 100 foot layouts in O scale and HO scale.[1]
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[edit] Notable events
Besides the annual fair, events regularly held at the fairgrounds include:
- The Scottish Highland Gathering and Games, which dates back to the 1860s and is reported to be the largest two-day Scottish gathering in North America [2]
- The Pirates Of Emerson Haunted House
- Several annual automobile shows managed by the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
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[edit] References
- ^ Paul Burgarino (24 June 2003). "Fair's model train show pulls in crowds". The Oakland Tribune. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-6959953.html. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ Lea Blevins (2 September 2007). "Athletes throw weight around at Scottish games". The Oakland Tribune. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-7577212.html. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
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Coordinates: 37°39′41″N 121°53′22″W / 37.66138°N 121.88944°W
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