San Diego County Fair Insider

Welcome to your San Diego County Fair Insider Guide for our grand finale for the 2025 season: Sunday, July 6, 2025. Get ready for a day packed with unique experiences and fan favorites! Your day kicks off early at 10:00 AM with the delightful Puppy Yoga at The Sound before the Fair opens. Once the Fair gates open for general admission, discover the Excellent Gem Experts and Fascinating Faceting de...

Welcome to your San Diego County Fair Insider Guide for what to expect on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Here's a look at today's exciting schedule: When we open at 11 AM, a variety of activities begin. Enjoy Bluegrass Music Day at the Fair, try your hand at Dig for Treasure, or listen to the Euphoria Brass Band. Discover the Excellent Gem Experts and Fascinating Faceting demonstrations. Visit th...

Welcome to your San Diego County Fair Insider Guide to what to expect on Independence Day: Friday, July 4th, 2025! Beyond the classic rides, games, food, and shopping, your Fair admission opens up a world of discovery. Throughout the day, make sure to check out ongoing attractions such as the Swifty Swine pig races, the Flying Royals, the Pet-Tacular Parrot Show, the Great American Petting Farm, t...

Welcome to your San Diego County Fair insider's guide to what to expect on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. We expect a good crowd today, so be sure to plan ahead, arrive early, and buy your parking online. Remember, we have off-site lots at Canyon Crest Academy and the Del Mar Horsepark, or you can also take the train to Solana Beach Station and catch our free shuttle buses. Thursday is the final Pe...

This is a special San Diego County Fair Insider Guide alert for July 2, 2025. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, we are seeing large crowds heading to the Fair. Our on-site parking at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is limited. We ask that you consider our off-site parking lots at the Del Mar Horsepark or at Canyon Crest Academy. You can also take the train using the Fair Tripper. All off-site transportation spots f...

Welcome to your San Diego County Fair Insider Guide, bringing you the scoop on what to expect at the Fair on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. Get ready for a day packed with entertainment and excitement! Today is a Pepsi Pay-One-Price Wristband day, meaning you can ride any ride from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a $55 ride wristband. Kicking off the day with music, catch Tom Griesgraber, a master of the Chapm...

Welcome to your Insider Guide to what to expect at the San Diego County Fair on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Today is the final day for the Flyball Competition and Dock Dogs at the Del Mar Arena. Stop by to see amazing dogs in action. At 12:45 PM, get ready for the Pet People Costume Contest. And all day long, you can visit our "Pets Rock" theme exhibit to see adoptable animals and see the wor...

This is a San Diego County Fair parking alert for June 28, 2025. As of 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, on-site parking lots at the Fairgrounds are once again open. Parking remains limited for the day, and guests can also still park at the Del Mar Horsepark and Canyon Crest Academy with free shuttle service to and from the Fairgrounds. We thank you for your patience and we know that you will enjoy you...

This is a San Diego County Fair parking alert for June 28, 2025. As of 6:45 p.m. Saturday, June 28, on-site parking lots at the Fairgrounds are full. Parking is still available at Del Mar Horsepark and Canyon Crest Academy with free shuttle service to and from the Fairgrounds. We thank you for your patience and we know that you will enjoy your time with us at the San Diego County Fair.

Welcome to your San Diego County Fair Insider Guide for Saturday, June 28, 2025! Here's what you can look forward to today: The Fair opens at 11 a.m., and the Flyball Competition kicks off a day full of great dog-themed entertainment in the Del Mar Arena. We also welcome back the Chalk Art Invitational from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Garden Show. At noon, enjoy a Caymus Wine Tasting, see a Chair...

Welcome to your San Diego County Fair Insider Guide to what to expect if you are visiting the Fair on Friday, June 27, 2025. Get ready for a day packed with entertainment, education, and delicious fun. Today is the last chance for three special promotions. All day today, kids 12 and under receive free admission. From 11 AM to 4 PM, you can play any carnival game for only four credits as part of ou...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair's Insider Guide to what to expect on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the San Diego County Fair. The Fair is open from 11 AM to 11 PM today, giving you plenty of time to explore all the excitement. And the "Summer Pet-tacular" fun continues, and today offers a fantastic blend of music, unique exhibits, and Fair favorites. The carnival rides and games i...

This is a special traffic alert for Wednesday, June 25, 2025. As of 10:30 AM, the northbound exit-only lane for Via de la Valle is partially blocked by emergency vehicles due to a traffic accident. The result is slower-than-usual traffic on what we expect to be a busy day at the Fair. Traffic is still moving, but will need to divert around the accident. We expect the accident to be cleared relativ...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair's Insider Guide to what to expect on Wednesday, June 25th, at the San Diego County Fair. The Fair opens its gates at 11 AM and will be buzzing with activity until 11 PM. Entrance gates close at 10 p.m. Throughout the day, animal lovers will have plenty to enjoy. The "Summer Pet-tacular" exhibit continues to be a must-see, offering interactive experiences like a...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair's Insider Guide to what to expect on Sunday, June 22nd, at the San Diego County Fair. The fair is open from 11 AM to 11 PM, continuing our "Summer Pet-tacular" celebration. For our animal lovers, be sure to visit the "Summer Pet-tacular" themed exhibit. You can play with a giant ball of yarn, "swim" through an aquarium castle,...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair's Insider Guide to what to expect on Saturday, June 21st, at the San Diego County Fair. The fair is open from 11 AM to 11 PM, continuing our "Summer Pet-tacular" celebration. Don't forget to visit our theme exhibit to see the world through a pet's eyes and meet some animals. And for dog lovers, we have a special event you won't want to...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair's Insider Guide to what to expect on Friday, June 20th, at the San Diego County Fair. The fair is open from 11 AM to 11 PM, offering a "Summer Pet-tacular" experience with endless fun. Throughout the day, catch demonstrations and entertainment such as Danceology at the Funville Stage at 2:30 PM, and Reptile Encounters at 4:30 PM. The FIRST Fairbot...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair Insider Guide to what to expect on June 19, 2025. The Fair is open from 11 AM to 11 PM today. As a reminder, entry gates close at 10 PM, and exhibit buildings and shopping areas also close at 10 PM, with bars staying open until 10:30 PM. The first thing you should know is that you can visit the fair easily and affordably with the Fair Tripper. The Fair Tripper...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair Insider's Guide to what to expect on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.The Fair is beginning its second week, and this year's theme, "Summer Pet-tacular," promises a furry, feathered, and finned good time. The fair is open from 11 AM to 11 PM today, giving you plenty of time to explore all the excitement. Remember, the gates close at 10 PM, and exhibit...

Welcome to the San Diego County Insider Guide to what’s happening on Sunday, June 15, at the summer’s biggest and best event. Starting bright and early at 11 AM, the Fire & Safety Expo kicks off in our Arena! This family-friendly event runs until 6 PM and includes firefighting and safety demonstrations, a fire and burn prevention pavilion, and of course, the highly anticipated Firefighter Demo...

Welcome to the San Diego County Insider Guide to what’s happening on Saturday, June 14 at the summer’s biggest and best event. First up, today’s featured festival is the Asian Pacific Islander Celebration at the Paddock. Expect vibrant performances, cultural showcases, and a day of fun. Speaking of entertainment, the fair is packed with live performances! Keep an eye out for BOOM!, the mobile drum...

Happy Friday, fair fanatics! It's Friday, June 13th, at the San Diego County Fair, and we're kicking off a vibrant weekend celebrating our "Summer Pet-tacular" theme, along with some exciting announcements! The fairgrounds are open from 11 AM to 11 PM today, with gate entrances closing at 10 PM. Get ready for a full day and night of fun! Today is a big day for foodies! It's the grand reveal of the...

Good morning, fair fans! It's Thursday, June 12th, here at the San Diego County Fair, and today is another exciting "Summer Pet-tacular" day packed with family fun, amazing animals, and incredible entertainment! The gates open at 11 AM today. Gate entrances and buildings close at 10 p.m. Because it's a Thursday, you can take advantage of our "Pay-One-Price" wristband fo...

Welcome, fairgoers, to the San Diego County Fair! If you're joining us for the Fair on Wednesday, June 11th, you get to help us kick off a "Summer Pet-tacular" day packed with fun, food, and fantastic entertainment! Here's what you can expect today. The gates open at 11 AM today, following our Opening Ceremony, and you can enjoy the fair until 11 PM, with gate entrances closing a...

Welcome to the San Diego County Fair's Insider Guide to what to know before you go to the San Diego County Fair. Here at the Fair, we are here to make your visit unforgettable and to kick off your summer on a high note. With a little preparation, the Fair can be easy to navigate — and welcoming for everyone, especially those who could benefit from extra support or quieter spaces. If you bought...