A colorful Ferris wheel and a slide ride are illuminated at an outdoor fair, surrounded by trees and visitors.
Carnival-goers wait in line for the ferris wheel at the Mendocino County Fair in Boonville, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2026. (Savana Robinson/Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 9/19/26 — Friday kicked off a weekend full of activities at the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show. A carnival is open all weekend, and fairgoers can expect two rodeos, livestock viewing, and dances with live music. 

Saturday features a 7 p.m. parade of champions where the Junior Apple Jack will be crowned. Following at 8 p.m. is the California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association rodeo before a 10 p.m. dance featuring live music.  

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Savana Robinson is a staff writer and photographer based in Ukiah, California.