> san jose is a city of a million people and felt like mayberry up there today, very small town americanna. and in mill peed yags, fire works have been a tradition over 30 years but the city's deficit wasn't able to support the show this year. and. >> remaining a,000 will be raised by charging $3 per person. having a fire works show may prevent grass fires set off by residents. >> there has been a lot of grass fires in the south bay. they've been small ones so there is a fear. especially with hills so close. >> and you can see the hills above the city of milpitas. there are other cities reinstituted their fire works. they went to private industry to raise money and so their show is on for tonight. >> and redwood city has something extra to celebrate. yes, return of a fire works show this city kicked off the festivities with a parade. and that best way to kick off a big day is a big breakfast. >> that is 250 pounds of pancake batter. 25 gallons of syrup. >> and there is a big finale, a 20 minute fire works spectacular over the port. residents and businesses raised $50,000 to bring back the

. >> there is nothing more americanna than barbecuing on the 4th of july, it's a fame plus thing. >>top, the 4th edition. and these guys did 31 of them. >> this is dry. have you to make sure there is a good touch of water. >> just got to go, nonstop. >> and let me show what you is popular, these are all deep fried. fruity pebbles and reese's peanut butter cups, these are deep-fried ding dongs which i understand are maybe the most popular item here, so of course in the interest of fairness... and reporter involvement and research... >> goodness gracious. >> i eat this way all the time. >> wow. >> and there is going to continue, this continues through friday and it will be here until then, eating. >> oh, man. anything fried and on a stick is all right by me. >> yes. she's into health food. >> and there is one day. >> spencer is checking weather. >> it does look nice out there. we're fortunate to be where we are. the country is swaeltering. and there are upper 90s to over 100. things looking good across california tomorrow. mild, to warm, and not exceedingly hot. 92 up in chico. 98 fres

>> there is nothing more americanna than a county fair.his fair began 100 yearsing ayes as a flower festival and take a look now. there is one that is a log ride. you're guaranteed to get wet. speaking of rising temperatures... this drumming, and dance. the audience succumbs to their rhythms. music is a big deal here, shows by kelly pickler and morris day on the bill. and they're off, and running. this is the oldest wrack dating back to 1858. county fairs have been about exhibitions and there is the fair here continuing the tradition. >> this is about the best of what people do and this is about competition from best pigs, cows to the best pie autos and barbecue competitions. chefs battle it out. it's a showdown. >> we cook what we like and hopefully, you'll like it as well it's got a nice taste. we do like to have a little heat at the end of it. >> it's one up manship there are a couple of secret things going on. >> finals are saturday. and there is hot dog eating category requiring technique. >> you have to make sure you have water. >> o