The Del Mar Fairgrounds come to life for 24 days with the San Diego County Fair, offering a nostalgic experience dating back to 1880. Though the fair’s roots were in agriculture and still feature livestock exhibitions, this year’s theme diverges significantly from its modest origins.
With its nostalgic and modern games and rides, the San Diego County Fairs’ twinkling lights and buzzing sounds along the midway attract thousands of visitors from around Southern California to experience its summertime magic.
No fair is without rides and games, and the San Diego County Fair has nearly 40 exciting rides, a Kiddie land, and various games of skill.
Unique Fair Food
The fair offers a variety of food options, some of which are not very healthy. Popular choices include deep-fried foods like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and cotton candy. However, some new healthy alternatives are available this year, like Pineapple Express and Antipasto in a Bread Bowl. Check out The Lobster Shack with Steamed Lobster Tails, fresh from Maine, for the ultimate fair food.
Concerts and Entertainment
Live entertainment rocks the San Diego County Fair’s entertainment lineup, with nationally known artists performing in one of the Fair’s most intimate settings. Most concerts are included with fair admission. Brian Wilson, Los Lonely Boys, Grand Funk Railroad, Joan Jett, and the Blackhearts have past entertainers.
Daily promotions & deals for the San Diego Fair:
1 San Diego County Albertsons or Vons grocery stores offer a unique promotional code. This deal can be used when tickets are purchased online for any fair day.
2 On Fridays, the Del Mar Fairgrounds provides complimentary entrance to children aged 12 and under. Save $17 per child. It’s worth noting that children aged five and under can enter for free every day.
3. If you are a military personnel, you can get discount admission tickets through GovX. This offer is available to active duty, veterans, reservists, retirees, dependents, and DoD employees. To take advantage of this deal, you must present your military ID.
4. Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Day Get unlimited rides at the Fun Zone or Kids Zone for a single price on any Wednesday or Thursday in June from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a fun day without worrying about additional costs.
5. Fairgoers attending with a BlastPass can take advantage of a special offer if they purchase their passes before Jun 6. By doing so, they will receive an additional 25% of credits. According to Del Mar Fairgrounds, this will enable riders to enjoy more trips to the exciting attractions.
Parking Deals
For those attending the fair and wishing to park near the Main Gate and Solana Gate, purchasing general parking online in advance can save $5. It is important to note that pre-paid parking is only applicable for the selected date of purchase.
Getting to Fair
The 2023 San Diego County Fair is open from Jun 8, 2023, 8:00 PM – Sun, July 04, 2023. The Fair will be closed Closed Mondays and the first two Tuesdays. Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, California. Website.
For the sr citizen price it is 3 .00 off but does that mean 3.00 off the price of vins price In other words, is it 6.00 off if I purchase at vons. Please clarify as it is a bit confusing
Are there any deals or free tickets for unemployed veteran this year? Willing to work while the family enjoys the fair.
Is there disabled parking area close to the entrance?
An accessible parking area is near the entrance.
are you allowed to bring food home with you from the san diego county fair?
Bring in food is discouraged, you might be able to slip in a few heath bars or candy bars in your pocket.
Hi, is there college student discounts this year? If so how does that apply to needing to buy tickets online in advance?
Hi, are there college student discounts this year? It does not look like there are any. Perhaps next year they will have more discounts. This year they are keeping things tight.
do kids need tickets when going to the fair on friday? I know it lists them as free but how do I know the kids will get in if only my gf and I pay for tickets?
Kids aged 12 and younger get free admission to the San Diego County Fair every Friday of the Fair!. (Kids 5 and younger are admitted free any day.)
Hi how many tickets the small rides they are asking to ride on
Each ride costs between 4-9 tickets. Sixteen ride tickets will cost $20. With a $49 wristband, you can ride all the rides every Wednesday and Thursday.
Are pets allowed?
The only animals allowed on the grounds are service animals and animals on exhibit or used in entertainment.
Do I need a printer to get my tickets online?
Use the phone of the printer – this year ticket master is handling tickets – you must purchase in advance.
In the past we could purchase passes that allow ticket holder to attend fair as many days as they want. Are those tickets available?
From the Fairs Website:
To better the overall guest experience by limiting attendance and crowding, we adopted reserved-date ticketing for the 2022 San Diego County Fair, and will not be offering a season pass this year. However, if you purchased a “Best Pass Ever” season pass to the 2020 San Diego County Fair and did not use it at the Home Grown Fun event last summer, it will be honored for entrance throughout the 2022 San Diego County Fair. You may show your pass at any entrance; no need to reserve a ticket online in advance. Please note: parking is limited and parking passes must be purchased online in advance.
is there a discountadmission for teachers fpr 2022 sd fair, like there was i. 2019, 2016, 2015.? I cant seem to find a teacher admission discount for 2022
I can not find any information on discounts for teachers.
What about the code to purchase discount tickets using the Albertson’s or Von’s discounted price?
Looks like you will have to visit your local store to get the coupon or code.
“Save $3 on adult admission at Albertsons & Vons. Albertsons and Vons grocery stores are the only places to save on adult admission any day of the Fair. Head to any San Diego County Albertsons or Vons grocery store for a special promotional code to save $3 on adult admission tickets on any day of the fair when purchased online.”
How many tickets are needed per person for the Ferris wheel at the San diego county fair?
Not sure on that one. You will have to contact the fair.
is there senior citizen discount for tickets for del mar fair ?
Seniors (age 62+) get a three-dollar break on tickets.
Is there handicapp motor carts for rent??
You will have to contact the fair for that information. https://sdfair.com/plan-your-visit/contact-us/
Do they have funnel cakes?
Of course, they have funnel cakes. What would a county fair be like without funnel cakes?
Thanks for the great info!
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