Turning Back the Clock: The 1987 State Fair at Disneyland

It's not often that something obstructs the view of the Disneyland Railroad from the entrance!

In 1987, Disneyland hosted a celebration they called, The State Fair. Main Street was filled with Ferris Wheels and other carnival attractions (ironically, the exact opposite of what Walt Disney himself wanted to create when he built Disneyland).  I was only 12 years old at the time and only vaguely remember it. But thankfully my mom took the following pictures - enjoy!

It's an odd look to see production cameras out in the open preparing to film something on Main Street.

Here's a look looking back toward Town Square from farther north down Main Street.

...and another...

This was one of three Ferris Wheels - the first in front of the Disneyland Railroad, as seen in my first picture, this one, and one that was in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. 

This was one of the floats for the parade.

Here's a look at the parade as it makes it's way from Town Square, further down Main Street USA.

And here's one final look at some signage, bunting, and filming surrounding the event.