DIXON, Calif. — The Dixon May Fair is coming back to Solano County to bring the community fun as summer starts rolling in.
The theme this year is "Unforgettable," celebrating 147 years of making memories. Put on by the 36th District Agriculture Association, this is the 147th fair in history and the third since the COVID pandemic.
"It's a family tradition," said Pat Conklin, Dixon May Fair CEO. "We change up our entertainment, so there's always something new at the fair."
While they don't have a guesstimate for how many will attend this year, in years past they've seen upward of 60,000 people.
Gather your friends and family at the Dixon Fairgrounds at 655 South First St. in Dixon to promote agricultural production and see what community has to offer.
What to do at the fair, schedule
Fair activities include: a carnival with brand new rides, a sensory station for anyone overwhelmed at the event, a bull riding competition, tractor pulling competition, demolition derby, food and other vendors, and more.
There is no reentry or ticket sales allowed an hour before the fair closes each day.
- Thursday: 4-10 p.m.
- Friday: 12-11 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday: 12-10 p.m.
Carnival
There are six new rides offered at this year's carnival, according to the fair's website. People who have casts, are pregnant or are intoxicated are not permitted to get on rides.
Age and height restrictions may apply per ride. Find a full list with restrictions included HERE.
For more information, click HERE.
Sensory Station
This year, fair organizers are offering a sensory station to "offer a calm, quiet and safe place for guests that feel over stimulated or overwhelmed at the fair." The space is for anyone at any age and will include more quiet environment with a sensory wheel, books, soothing lights and sounds, and more.
The sensory station will be available to attendees:
- Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
- Friday through Sunday from 12-6 p.m.
For more information, including a visual schedule and waiting cards in English and Spanish, HERE.
Ticket pricing
Conklin says those who buy their tickets in advance could benefit since some tickets may sell out before the event while others offer limited time online discounts. Tickets can be purchased online but are subject to a $1 processing fee. Tickets purchased online must be printed out and brought to the event to get inside.
Presale prices listed below end May 8.
General ticket prices
- General admission (Ages 13+): Presale $10 | $15 at gate
- Child Admission (Ages 5-12): $10
- Children 4 years old and under have free admission
- Senior Admission (Ages 65+): $10
- Military (with valid ID): $10
Find more general ticket information HERE.
Grandstand ticket prices
Please note grandstand tickets are sold separately from general admission fair tickets unless purchased before the day prior to the event. Tickets are subject to availability. Seating per each event starts an hour before the event begins.
- Friday – Flying U Rodeo and Production Bull Riding Event – 7 p.m.
- Saturday – Maxx Kakl Powersports Tractor Pull Competition – 7 p.m.
- Sunday – Demolition Derby Presented by Moondog Motorsports – 5:30 p.m.
Find more Grandstand ticket information HERE.
Other tickets offered
- Parking: $10 per vehicle
- Single day carnival wristband: Presale $30 | $37 in person
- Premium Season Pass (20 general admissions and 20 general parking spaces): $90
- Season Pass (20 general admissions): $45
- Thrifty Thursday: $5 tickets for everyone 5 years old and older
- Kid's day Friday: Free admission for children 12 and younger
Find more information and buy tickets HERE.
