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Event Series: San Diego County Fair

San Diego County Fair

July 4 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
$17 ā€“ $25
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The San Diego County Fair is the greatest story our community has ever told. It’s a tale of food, fun, friends, family, laughter, tradition, music, amazement, and pure, unbridled joy. The Fair ā€”Ā the largest and longest-running community event in San Diego County ā€”Ā makes its triumphant return from Wednesday, June 10, through Sunday, July 5, 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays.) You won’t want to miss your chance to live out your “happily ever after” at the 2026 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR.

What’s Included in Fair Admission

The Fair is the best value for your entertainment dollar in San Diego County. Here is a look at what is included in the price of Fair admission alone:

  • šŸ“š Step inside the pages of your favorite books in ourĀ Theme ExhibitĀ and choose your own adventureā€”meander through Fairy Tales to Folklore, shop our Scholastic Book Fair, and get silly with the stars of Dr. Seuss!
  • šŸŽø Listen toĀ live musicĀ every night with tribute acts and nationally touring bands featured in ourĀ ChevroletĀ Paddock Concert Series!
  • šŸŽ¤ Enjoy even moreĀ musicĀ andĀ entertainmentĀ on the Michelob Ultra Avenue, O’Brien, and Family Funville stages.
  • šŸšœ Learn about agriculture (the fancy word for “farming”) while having fun atĀ Fairview Farms, theĀ Livestock Barns,Ā Garden Show,Ā Flower ShowĀ and ourĀ Farm 2U Exhibit!
  • šŸŸļø Attend our action-packedĀ ArenaĀ shows, featuringĀ monster trucks,Ā dog shows,Ā equestrian events,Ā cultural experiences, and other activities.
  • šŸ· Enjoy animal edu-tainment, such asĀ Swifty Swine Racing PigsĀ and theĀ Turkey Stampede.
  • šŸ¤¹Ā See variety and strolling entertainers, such asĀ hypnotists,Ā magicians, jugglers, stilt-walkersĀ andĀ flying acrobats.
  • šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ Join ourĀ cultural celebrations, such asĀ Out at the Fair,Ā Gospel Day, theĀ Asian/Pacific Islander Festival,Ā Native American Heritage Day,Ā Domingueando en la FeriaĀ and more.
  • šŸ–¼ļø Stroll through museum-quality exhibitions ofĀ Fine ArtĀ andĀ Photography.
  • šŸ’Ž Feast your eyes on theĀ Gems, Minerals & JewelryĀ andĀ Design in WoodĀ exhibitions.
  • šŸ§‘ā€šŸŽ“ Celebrate student creations from kindergarten through community college inĀ Student Showcase.
  • šŸŖ Get inspired byĀ collections,Ā sewing,Ā bakingĀ and other displays of incredible talents in theĀ Home Arts & HobbiesĀ exhibit.
  • šŸ›ļøĀ Shop until you dropĀ forĀ gadgets & gizmos, slicers & dicers, fashion, home goods, and more! Visit the expandedĀ San Diego MarketplaceĀ where locally hand-crafted wares are featured for sale, and you can might just meet the artisan that created them!
  • šŸ˜ŽĀ In San Diego, summer starts at the San Diego County Fair!Ā There’s no place with a moreĀ fun or festive atmosphereĀ than here!

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