San Diego County Fair: Events

Special Days: Seniors' Day

Every Thursday of the Fair is filled with special events, contests and entertainment designed to appeal to older Fairgoers.

Discount admission for ages 62 and older

Those aged 62 and older are admitted to the Fair for $7.00 — not just on Thursdays, but every day! (Regular adult admission is $13.00.)

Solid Gold Series

This series each Thursday features entertainers whose timeless hits first became popular during the 1960s and 1970s. Solid Gold shows will be at 2:00PM each Thursday. There is no reserved seating.
More information on the Solid Gold Series

Fun things to do!

June 24
Car Show, outside Surfside Race Place, until 3:00PM
Dixie Hasslers, a funtime Dixieland band, O'Brien Stage, noon-3:00PM
Circle City Sidewalk Stompers, a fun clown band, throughout the Fairgrounds throughout the day
Albertsons Signature Menu Competition, Tour of Tastes Exhibit, 11:30 and 2:00PM
Baking Demo: Old World Breads, New World Style, Tour of Tastes Exhibit, 2:30PM
Wine Tasting, Sparkletts Water Infield, 4:00 and 5:00PM
The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Paddock Stage, 2:00 and 9:00PM

July 1
Car Show, outside Surfside Race Place, until 3:00PM
Dixie Hasslers, a funtime Dixieland band, O'Brien Stage, noon-3:00PM
Circle City Sidewalk Stompers, a fun clown band, throughout the Fairgrounds throughout the day
Cooking Demos, Tour of Tastes Exhibit, various times
Ballroom Dance Contest, SDG&E Showcase Stage, 4:00PM
Wine Tasting, Sparkletts Water Infield, 4:00 and 5:00PM
Violin Making Demo, Design in Wood, 6:30PM
The Spinners, Paddock Stage, 2:00 and 9:00PM