ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — The Alameda County Fair is coming back to Pleasanton to bring folks fun as summer starts rolling in.
The event will run from June 16 to July 9 with concerts by over a dozen bands, brew and wine fests, rollercoasters and carnival games. Organizers are expecting about 425,000 people to attend this year.
"The Alameda County Fair offers something for guests of all ages, it’s a place where generations can come together to make memories that last a lifetime," said Megan Kreider, spokesperson for the fair. "There is always something for everyone."
Gather your friends and family at the Alameda County Fairgrounds at 2005 Valley Ave Gate 8, Pleasanton to celebrate the best Alameda County has to offer.
What to do at the Fair
- Food and shopping
- Carnival
- Horse racing
- Concerts
- Movies
- Animals
- Entertainment
- Tasting fests
Fair schedule
"This year’s Fair will continue to celebrate the heritage and tradition of Alameda County, but continue to add new excitement and highlight what our community wants to see like the drone show, traveling piano/DJ, Silent Disco, a Jack Daniel’s Honkytonk Double Decker Saloon and more," said Kreider.
The fair will be held June 16 to July 9 from noon to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4 from noon to 8 p.m.
Admission closes at 4 p.m. and parking at 3 p.m. July 4
Concerts will be held nightly at 8 p.m. with a different band playing each night. Quiet Riot, Jesse McCartney, Ashanti and nearly a dozen cover bands of famous artists will play in the Lucky Amphitheater. Tickets are sold separately for concerts.
For a full list of musicians performing, click HERE.
Carnival hours
The carnival will be held Wednesday through Sunday, Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4 from 1 p.m. to closing.
Concerts
A concert will be held every night of the fair at 8 p.m. except July 4.
For tickets and more information on who's performing what day, click HERE.
Live races
Every Friday through Sunday and Thursday July 4. Racing seminars will be held at 12:30 p.m. before the race every day.
There will also be nightly "extreme medieval jousting," Brewlette and on some nights a drone show.
For more information, including a the most up to date schedule, click HERE.
Ticket pricing
"Our goal is to make the Fair available to all in our community, we continue with ways our guests can attend the Fair on a budget," said Kreider. "Our Food Drive is Presented by City Health Benefiting the Alameda County Food bank and $1 Rides is happening June 21, 2023. We will also be hosting a Pet Food Drive benefiting the Valley Humane Society $1 Rides on June 28, 2023. Bring items on the donation list to receive free Fair Admission that day."
Ticket prices vary depending on what you want to do at the fair.
- General admission (Ages 13-61): presale $15 | $18 Starting June 16
- Child Admission (Ages 6-12): presale $13 | $15 Starting June 16
- Senior Admission (Ages 62+): presale $13 | $15 Starting June 16
- Children (5 and under) and Military (with valid ID): Free
Season passes are also available for those wanting to go multiple days.
- Season Pass $45 (20 general admissions)
- Premium Season Pass $90 (20 general admissions and 20 general parking)
Concert tickets will need to be purchased along with admission into the fair.
- Cover band $15
- Headliner band $25
Other tickets offered:
- Advance Purchase Wristband $32 (Unlimited Carnival, Sky Ride Voucher) Only valid for one day. Starting June 16, wristbands may only be purchased at a Butler Kiosk inside the fair at full price
You can order all tickets online at a discounted price until June 16 HERE.
