June 27, 1972 Parade, exhibits, livestock, and rides--fun at the fair in 1972. This is our first look at the fair in the early 1970s and it's incredible to see. Don Diego and Lauren McGuire, Fairest of the Fair are in the parade--and a very strange sight--KFMB employee Bill Bennett riding on the back of a hippo! Maurice Luque and photojournalist Ronnie Baylor filed this report for the evening newscast. Fun fair facts: Theme: Something for Everyone Dates June 27-July 9 Admission: $1.50 adults Children 6-12 .50 cents Under 6 free