IV Fairgrounds make final preparations for the Mid-Winter Fair

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) - Workers and vendors are preparing for the annual California Mid-Winter Fair, setting up rides, booths, and preparing the parking lot for large crowds, and adding the finishing touches.

Organizers say months of planning go into making this one of the most anticipated events of the year.

"Currently we have the carnival that's in the process of getting their rides and everything set up. We have food vendors that are coming in, starting to get their concessions stands ready to go. We have grounds preparation that's taking place, getting ready to take on all these people," Imperial Valley Fairgrounds CEO Alan Phillips told KYMA.

Along with classic fair favorities like funnel cakes and corndogs, visitors can expect live performances, entertainment, and games. Main staples of the fair are the livestock show and the motorsports events.

Phillips explained, "We have six days of racing that will be taking place on the first weekend. We have go karts. And then on the second weekend we have lightning sprints and dwarf cars."

The fair opens next Friday night, and this year, its offering family value nights with discounts. For more information, click here.