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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

Select A Day to Attend!

Tickets are sold by date. Click on the day you want to attend the Fair to purchase admission. Kids 5 and under are free every day.

Save on admission and parking by buying at least 24 hours in advance!
SD County Fair 2026 – Ticket Date Picker
June 10 – July 6, 2026
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Weekday Pricing
Weekend Pricing
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BUY PARKING & ADMISSION ONLINE IN ADVANCE TO SAVE

To buy your tickets now, select a day on the calendar!

By buying online, you can avoid wait times at the gate and spend more time enjoying the Fair! Buy Parking, Admission and BlastPass tickets online in advance for the best deals.

Need help? Our on-site team is here for you. If you don’t have a computer or smart phone, or would just rather purchase in person, our gate attendants are here to help. Only have cash? Use our cash-to-credit reverse ATMs to exchange your cash for a Mastercard, valid anywhere credit cards are accepted.


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.
From June 10 to June 5, 2026

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

IN A LAND NOT-SO-FAR-AWAY, THE STORY OF YOUR SAN DIEGO SUMMER BEGINS.

The San Diego County Fair is the greatest story our community has ever told. It’s a tale of food, fun, friends, family, laughter, tradition, music, amazement, and pure, unbridled joy. The Fair — the biggest and longest-running event in San Diego County — makes its triumphant return from Wednesday, June 10, through Sunday, July 5, 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).

You won’t want to miss your chance to live out your “happily ever after” at the
2026 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR.

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