Tickets

The Best Value for Your Entertainment Dollar!

The San Diego County Fair packs a whole day of entertainment, education, and fun into your day at the Del Mar Fairgrounds!

	Wed–Thu	Fri	Sat–Sun
General Admission (age 13-61)	$17 advance $20 day of event	$20 advance $25 day of event	$20 advance $25 day of event
Senior (age 62+)	$14 advance $17 day of event	$17 advance $22 day of event	$17 advance $22 day of event
Youth (age 6-12)	$14 advance $17 day of event	FREE!	$17 advance $22 day of event
Children (age 5 and younger)	FREE!	FREE!	FREE!
Season Pass	$65 — Valid all 20 days of the 2026 season		Buy Now

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:

🎸 Listen to live music every night on the Paddock Stage, including national touring and tribute acts.
🎤 Enjoy even more music and entertainment on the Avenue, O'Brien, and Family Funville stages.
🚜 Learn about and have fun experiences for the whole family at Fairview Farms, the Livestock Barns, Garden Show, Flower Show and our brand-new Farm 2 U Exhibit and Culinary Stage.
🏟️ Attend our Arena shows, such as monster trucks, dog shows, cultural experiences, and other activities.
🐷 See amazing attractions, such as pig races, dog showcases, hypnotists, and flying acrobats.
🤹 Watch and take delight in our strolling entertainers throughout the Fairgrounds.
🏳️‍🌈 Join our cultural celebrations, such as Out at the Fair, Gospel Day, the Asian/Pacific Islander Festival, Domingueando en la Feria and more.
🐶 Take in our "Pet's Rock: Live on Tour" Theme Exhibit and Pet Pavilion in Family Funville.
🖼️ Stroll through museum-quality exhibitions of Fine Art and Photography.
💎 Feast your eyes on the Gems, Minerals & Jewelry and Design in Wood exhibitions.
🧑‍🎓 Celebrate student creations from kindergarten through community college in Student Showcase now in an all-new location.
🍪 Get inspired by collections, sewing, baking and other displays of incredible talents in the Home Arts & Hobbies exhibit.
🛍️ Get access to shopping halls, including the all-new San Diego Marketplace, as well as bars, speakeasies, and more in a fun and festive atmosphere near the cool coastline.