[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 116 (Monday, July 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE MARIN COUNTY FAIR

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 18, 2016

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Marin County 
Fair in honor of its 75th anniversary. A beloved community event 
attended by people throughout the Bay Area, the Marin County Fair has 
for decades brought together families, friends, craftspersons, local 
vendors and more in this historic celebration of Marin County's people 
and products.
   Held this year at the Marin Center in San Rafael from June 30 to 
July 4, the award-winning Marin County Fair has been held almost 
annually since its 1925 inception as the Marin County Fair and Harvest 
Festival. With a wide range of activities for participants, the 2016 
fair features over 800 new and returning exhibits, from photography 
competitions to culinary contests to performing arts and beyond. 
Additionally, the fair hosts concerts, rides, fireworks, and other 
attractions throughout its five-day run.
   The Marin County Fair is notable not just for its cultural 
contributions to the community, but for its commitment to 
environmentally friendly practices and healthy living. From its solar-
powered carousel to food recovery and composting services, the 
``Greenest County Fair on Earth'' has been a longtime pioneer in 
sustainable event management. Additionally, the fair's health-conscious 
efforts, like emphasizing nutritional food from vendors and encouraging 
attendees to bike, have warranted wide-spread recognition, including as 
the Merrill Award winner at the 53rd Western Fairs Association Annual 
Achievement Awards Program. By integrating stewardship and wellness 
into the fabric of the fair, the Marin County Fair preserves its legacy 
as ``the people's fair'' while ensuring the event can continue for 
decades to come.
   This year's theme, ``What a Ride!'' is appropriate for the diamond 
anniversary of the fair and its decades of history and importance in 
Marin County. Mr. Speaker, it is therefore fitting to honor the Marin 
County Fair on their 75th year for their ongoing presence in our 
community.

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