Safeway, a company headquartered in Pleasanton, attended the celebration and hosted a minigame near its vintage truck.

Owner of Daddy’s Cookie Co. Lance Sanchez hands out cookie samples to people passing near his truck.

AVT Editor-in-Chief, Zenil Koovejee, purchases a corndog from a food venue.

Volunteers from the Knights of Columbus Kettle Corn worked nonstop in extremely hot temperatures to meet the demand for popcorn.

The carnival area is bustling with children and parents, of whom most are waiting in line to ride the attractions.

While local snack vendors were in full display, the fair also featured a diverse array of vendors selling crafts and other unique goods.

This year, the fair welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, cultivating a vibrant atmosphere filled with excitement and camaraderie.

The Knights of Columbus volunteer their time to sell fresh kettle corn, a fan favorite among attendees.

Nature’s Candy Co. delighted visitors with a selection of freshly grown nuts, offering a taste of the region’s natural bounty straight from the source.

Crowds of attendees gather to watch traditional Irish dance and song performances.

Journalism leaders Zenil Koovejee (’24) and Shimon Arai (’25) immerse themselves in the festivities of the fair.

Visitors were treated to samples of cookies, lovingly handed out by vendors.

Excited children eagerly wait in line for one of the fair’s most popular rides, their anticipation palpable as they anticipated the thrill to come.

Every minute of the celebration was filled with music and dance, as lively tunes and spirited performances captivated attendees.

The Johnson family eagerly poses for a photo, capturing joyful moments together as they wait in line for the carnival rides.

Children excitedly boarded and disembarked from the rides, their laughter and cheers filling the air with infectious joy.

Local Leprechaun Ingrid Register spreads joy by distributing gold to children throughout the fair, embodying the spirited and joyful energy of the celebration.