Hey Groovy Cats! Put on your sandals, bell bottom jeans, and  tie-dye tank tops for a swinging 60's good time at Earl Warren Showgrounds on April 23-27, 2008 for the 19th annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo. Come be a part of  "Peace, Love & Unity!", this hip scene  will have plenty of dynamite action – from carnival rides to delicious Fair treats to sightings of far out livestock.

The Fair & Expo midway will light up each day with more than 30 rides and attractions, offering fun, excitement and a happening time for the entire family. Come "Hang Loose" at our outdoor stages and be entertained by singers, dancers, musicians and performers.

Grab your friends and head over to California Dreamin Exhibit to check out the expo showcase of local foods, wine and beer, arts and crafts, horticulture and fine arts displays. It will be a blast tasting free samples of the featured desserts, appetizers and other scrumptious foods in the Fair & Expo Cooking Contest, offered daily in the California Dreamin Exhibit Hall.

Want to experience some groovy hip stuff? Check out the Arena and paddocks beyond to view cattle, goats, sheep and poultry as they compete for blue ribbons. You will also see exotic animals, a full Kid's Carnival and Petting Zoo.

Before you bug out, grab the kids and head over to the Flower Power Exhibit Hall. Here, the family can hang and check out the interactive displays. You will also be able to see artwork, photography, pottery and some other great projects that are being worked on in our community by kids. If you would like to have your kids show their artwork or something they have done with their class or on their own at the Flower Power Exhibit Hall, please check out more information on the Exhibitor page.

So Groovy Cats, plan now to get your pre-sale tickets, and we'll see you at the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo!