History of Merced County Fair (209) 722-1507 in Merced, California - vintage photos and historical info including past parades, WPA, Merced agriculture, Merced College, Japanese internment, Merced and Mariposa County Fair, and more.

	*Water Follies Aqua Ballerinas*
	The "world famous" Water Follies Aqua Ballerinas performed at the 1947 Merced County Fair. The musical review in water featured "bathing beauties in precision water ballet acts." A cast of 65 swimmers performed in a specially constructed pool billed as "the worlds’ largest portable pool" set up in front of the Grandstand. RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE