Del Mar, California · June 10 to July 5, 2027
San Diego County Fair
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San Diego County Fair
When is San Diego County Fair 2027?
San Diego County Fair 2027 runs June 10 to July 5, 2027.
2027June 10 to July 5, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: The fairgrounds board approves the fair dates and theme each year; it runs from early June to early July.
Source: sdfair.com
San Diego County Fair schedule
- June 10 to July 5, 2027: The fair is open Thursday through Monday, and closed June 14, 15, 21 and 28.
- Daily, 2027: The fair is open from 11am to 11pm. Exhibit buildings, shopping halls and Family Funville close at 10pm, and bars close at 10:30pm. Rides and games stay open later depending on crowd size.
- 2027 theme: The 2027 theme concept is chocolate, with food-forward competitions.
Sources: sdfair.com, sandiegouniontribune.com
Getting to San Diego County Fair
- The fair is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014.
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Tickets and cost
For tickets, visit sdfair.com.
Source: sandiegouniontribune.com
History of San Diego County Fair
In 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural fair to bring county farmers together. It moved to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 1936 after being held in places including National City and Balboa Park. The fair was suspended twice, during World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: sdfair.com
San Diego County Fair: questions people ask
When is the San Diego County Fair 2027?
The 2027 San Diego County Fair is open Thursday, June 10 through Monday, July 5. It is closed June 14, 15, 21 and 28.
What are the San Diego County Fair hours?
The fair is open from 11am to 11pm each day. Exhibit buildings, shopping halls and Family Funville close at 10pm, and bars close at 10:30pm.
What is the 2027 San Diego County Fair theme?
The theme concept for 2027 is chocolate.
Where is the San Diego County Fair?
It is at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014.
How long has the San Diego County Fair been held?
It began in 1880. The Del Mar Fairgrounds has hosted it since 1936.
Sources: sdfair.com, sandiegouniontribune.com, sdfair.com
About San Diego County Fair
A month of rides, concerts, exhibits and fair food at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, every June into early July.
The San Diego County Fair has run since 1880 and is the largest and longest running event in the county. It fills the Del Mar Fairgrounds with exhibits, concerts, rides, animals and fried food on a stick. Each year has a theme, and 2027 is chocolate. The fair is closed on some Mondays and Tuesdays.
Know before you go
- The fair is closed on select Mondays and Tuesdays, so check the calendar.
- Exhibit buildings close at 10pm, earlier than the rides.
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) is about 25 minutes by car from the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Planning the trip
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