In 1986, News 8's John Culea explored the then 50-year history of the San Diego County Fair. The first fair was held in October but wet weather pushed it to August in following years and eventually it moved to June and July as it is held now. The fair was known by different names over the years: San Diego County Fair, Southern California Exposition, and the Del Mar Fair. In pictures from the first fair, attendees are seen dressed in their best for the event with many donning hats. Admission was 50 cents in 1936 and John noted it was 10 times that in 1986. John's report also includes the history of a character from the fair - Don Diego - who was portrayed by Tom Hernandez for 17 years. Posing alongside the many beauty queens at the fair, Don Diego was always the dashing caballero.

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