Community Corner

INFORMATION, RULES & REQUIREMENTS

These rules apply to all exhibitors participating in the San Diego County Fair Community Corner. The 22nd District Agricultural Association (San Diego County Fair) reserves the right to interpret, modify, or add to these rules as needed. The Fair is not responsible for any conditions or situations not expressly covered in this document.

Hours of Operation

The 2027 San Diego County Fair runs Thursday, June 10 through Monday, July 5 (closed June 14, 15, 21 & 28).
Community Corner booths are required to be open to the public when the Fair opens at 11am and remain open until 7pm.

Exhibit Overview

The Community Corner Exhibit is intended to provide a platform for groups to raise awareness, recruit volunteers, and foster partnerships by engaging visitors in fun and educational activities, crafts, or games.
Returning exhibitors are not automatically guaranteed space or an invitation to future Fairs. Each year, applications are reviewed individually and approved based on what best serves the Fair and its guests.
Requests for specific spaces will be considered as availability allows.
Exhibitors may distribute flyers, brochures, or giveaways within exhibitor’s assigned booth. All giveaway items must be approved by the Fairgrounds exhibit supervisor in advance and comply with all applicable laws. Stickers and balloons may not be distributed.
Exhibitors may not sell products or services, sample food/beverages, conduct raffles, or collect donations in the exhibit or on grounds.
A representative from each exhibiting organization must attend the Community Corner Orientation.

Credentials

Each booth will receive up to eight (8) daily admission passes and up to (8) daily Horse Park parking passes for staff or volunteers.
Exhibitors with a full 20-day contract may, with exhibit supervisor approval, purchase a reusable badge for a small fee instead of receiving daily passes.
Exhibitors will receive on-site parking if required for exhibit load-in/load out.
Admission passes and Horse Park parking are intended for booth staff and may not be sold, shared, or transferred.
All credentials will be distributed at the Community Corner Orientation

Booth Specifications

Each exhibitor will be assigned one (1) 10 x 10 festival tent booth with three (3) canvas walls and a securable front flap.
Each booth includes one (1) tent sign, one (1) six-foot table with tablecloth, and two (2) chairs.
A 120v power supply/standard duplex outlet will be available on request.
Exhibitor location within the exhibit will be assigned after application approval.
In addition to the booth, a shared turf area of approx. 30’ x 70’ may be scheduled for demonstrations or other activities.

Exhibitor Rules & Requirements

Exhibitors may not sublease booth space.
Exhibitors must staff their assigned booth for the full duration of the exhibit’s open hours on exhibitors’ assigned day(s).
Exhibitors must supply their own tools, extension cords, literature racks, and other booth display equipment and decor.
Exhibitors must be fully installed and set up before the exhibit opens each day and exhibits may not be dismantled before closing time.
Exhibit installation may not include nails, staples, or adhesives on any Fair structures.
Use of audio equipment must be approved by the exhibit supervisor. Noise must not disturb other exhibitors or nearby events.
All exhibit displays must be family friendly as determined by Fair Management.
Educational displays of a drug-related nature must be approved by the exhibit supervisor.
Smoking, vaping, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by booth staff is not allowed.
Exhibitors must maintain a clean, tidy, and safe booth throughout the Fair.
Booth staff must be neatly dressed and maintain professional and courteous behavior.
Intoxication, drug use, or offensive behavior are grounds for immediate removal.
Exhibits must be dismantled and removed by the move-out deadline. Items left beyond the move-out deadline become the property of the Fair and may be disposed at the Fair’s discretion.

Security & Access

Exhibit staff will assist in transporting exhibitor equipment and materials to/from exhibitor parking areas.
Exhibitors must secure and conceal display materials after hours. The exhibit supervisor will provide assistance in securing the booth flap.
Fair security will patrol the area after hours.
Report any security issues to the 24-Hour Fair Operations Center immediately.
The Fair is not responsible for lost or stolen items.