This is going to be a long, fun holiday weekend and the Fair is OPEN now through Juy 9! Today, July 3 it is open noon – 11pm.

July 4 will close early; adjusted hours are from noon – 8pm. Note, admission gates close at 4pm, parking closes at 3pm​. All children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21+ (with valid ID) on Tuesday, July 4.

Check out this year's Holiday Family Deals from exclusive online admission and parking savings to fantastic meal deals offered by some of our favorite food vendors! Coming to the Fair with family or friends, this is a great online deal (can use your mobile devise to take advantage of the savings at the gate, discount does not apply to kiosk purchases).

The Carnival Midway and Kids' Carnival will be open 1pm to 8pm on the 4th. Carnival hours will be normal hours 12pm to 11pm on July 3.

Free movies on the lawn have quickly become a Fair fan favorite. Grab a spot, lay back in an Adirondack chair or on your blanket and enjoy!

July 3 Movie: The Lego Movie
July 4 Movie: Paw Patrol The Movie

Location: Concert Lawn 

Time: Nightly at 6pm

Live horse racing continues on July 4 with first post time at 1:45pm (no racing on July 3).

Where: Stella Artois Grandstand

When: First Race 1:45pm on July 4, 7, 8 & 9

The Trackside Terrace Outdoor Patio is reserved, restaurant-style seating located on the second level of the Stella Artois Grandstand. Buy a table of 4, 6 or 8. Open on July 4, too:

• Prime view of race track
• Buffet dining (menu)
• No-host bar
• Self-service betting kiosks
• ADA accessible seating
• Opens an hour before the first race and closes after the last race
• Fair admission sold separately

Fair has it all when it comes to food & beverage. Cruise the grounds for your favorite BBQ but leave room for dessert! Keep cool with chill brew at any of our signature bars. If you are bringing the family and looking for a deal to feed your crew, check out the food vendors who are providing family friendly bundle deals.

FFA & 4-H livestock projects provide opportunities for young people to develop solid values that will serve their community wherever they live. At the Alameda County Fair, their hard work pays off when these projects are judged. Come see all the animals in the Pavilion.

Don't Miss The Excitement Of The Auction

There is nothing like the Junior Livestock Auction on July 9 to generate excitement and see the culmination of many months of work by local youth. The Junior Livestock Auction provides the community an opportunity to invest in our youth and their future.

Your Fair admission comes with plenty to do. Here's a list of some of our favorites.

• America's Got Talent Flying Man
• Animals big and small
• Bug 'Ology
• Competitive Exhibit Displays
• Duelly Noted (Dueling Pianos) 
• Family Fun Stage
  • Professor Smart's Science Show
  • Roberto the Magnificent
  • Magician Jeff Martin
  • Barrel O' Fun
• Freestyle Motocross Show
• Grand Selfie Spots, plus name our new Cow and Rooster
• Guess How Many Playing Cards in the Grandstand
• Jack Daniel's Stage
  • Dave Russell Band 
  • Jimmy Ashley Band
• Live Horse Racing
• Livestock Pavilion & Auction
• Jousting Medieval Stunt Show
• Model Railroad

• Movies On The Lawn
• Nightly Concerts - General Admission  Bleacher or Lawn Seats
• Nightly Drone Shows
• Petting Zoo
• Racing Pigs
• Safeway Grandstand Stage
  • Chris Mabrey Hypnotist
  • Community Acts
• Silent Disco in the Gardens
• Strolling Acts
  
  • Animal Cracker Conspiracy
  • The Strolling Piano DJ
  • Powerhouse Dance Stompers
  • Tadpole the Clown
  • The Wilder Show
• Tractor Museum
• Tractor Pulls
• Wine Garden Music
  • Dave Badilla Band
  • Terry Hancks Band
• Wizard's Challenge

Click to review important information about hours, schedules, parking, admission tickets, carnival, ticket kiosks, maps and more! Know before you go!

Calling all Fair fans, this year's merchandise is on sale now. Check out the new sweatshirts, t-shirts and onesies.  

July 4th Notice:

Plan ahead - on July 4th there will not be a fireworks or drone show, gates will close at 3pm, the Fair will close at 8pm. Children 17 and under must be attended by an adult 21 and over, limit five (5) children per adult. 

The Alameda County Fair is an independent non-profit with no tax funding from the county or state. Proceeds are used to fund the next Fair and provide fun for the community.

Subject to change. No refunds or exchanges.

This year, the Fair streamlined special event ticketing and Fair admission will not be included with special event tickets. This change allows guests to take advantage of discounted admission tickets on sale through June 15 and promotion days to save during fair.

Fair is open Wednesday - Sunday plus Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.

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