Educational Programs

San Diego's Biggest Outdoor Classroom

There's no better place to learn than the San Diego County Fair!

From our agricultural exhibits to our Junior Livestock Auction, our in-school Plant*Grow*Eat program to our daily Flag Raising at opening ceremonies—kids of all ages will learn something new, and they'll have FUN doing it!

Entry Dates & Deadlines

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PROGRAM	ENTRIES OPEN	ENTRY DEADLINE
Flag Raising	Apply Now!	April 15, 2026
PlantGrowEat	Apply Now!	until filled
Jr. Livestock Auction	March 2026	TBD
Scholarship Program	Apply Now!	March 30, 2026
Student Showcase	TBD	TBD

DON DIEGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Have you worked or exhibited at the San Diego County Fair? Apply for a Don Diego Scholarship!

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FLAG RAISING

Boy and Girl Scout Troops can sign up to actively participate in the tradition of raising the U.S. and California flags at the opening of the Fair each day.

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PLANTGROWEAT

This free field trip program teaches Kindergarten through Third Grade students how to grow and eat their own food! Teachers can apply for their classes.

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STUDENT SHOWCASE

Teachers from elementary school through community college enter student projects to win ribbons and prizes.

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Educational Programs

San Diego's Biggest Outdoor Classroom

Entry Dates & Deadlines

DON DIEGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

FLAG RAISING

PLANT*GROW*EAT

STUDENT SHOWCASE

PLANTGROWEAT