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The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts the San Diego County Fair for 24 days, providing a nostalgic experience dating back to 1880. While the fair originated in agriculture and still includes livestock exhibitions, this year’s theme deviates significantly from its humble beginnings.
San Diego County Fair Top Ten Things to Do
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The Joker 360: This ride is a new addition to the fair, promising to twist and turn you in ways you never thought possible. It’s like a rollercoaster designed by a mad scientist!
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Sea Ray: A high-intensity ride that offers ocean views. It’s like a pirate ship ride with more adrenaline and less scurvy.
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Fun Houses: These classic attractions offer a journey through obstacles, with moving floors and revolving barrels. It’s like a maze, with more laughs and less getting lost.
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Ferris Wheels: Offering stunning ocean views, these rides are a must-try. It’s like a bird’s eye view of the fair, but with less flying and more safety.
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The Coaster is a classic ride that provides a thrilling experience. It’s like a roller coaster but with more nostalgia and less modern technology.
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The Zipper: A high-speed ride that spins you around in a cage. It’s like a blender.
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The Scrambler: A ride that spins you around in circles. It’s like a washing machine.
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The Tilt-A-Whirl: A classic ride that spins you around in a circular motion. It’s like a merry-go-round but with more dizziness and fewer horses.
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The Bumper Cars: A classic game where you can drive and bump into others. It’s like a real-life version of a video game but with more bruises and fewer respawns.
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The Ring Toss: A classic game where you try to toss a ring onto a bottle. It’s like a real-life version of a video game, but with more skill and fewer cheat codes.
Unique Fair Food: Six Culinary Delights You Must Try
- Deep-Fried S’mores: Deep-fried because regular s’mores are just not enough of a sugar rush. It’s like a campfire in your mouth, minus the smoke and the need for a tent.
- Spicy Pickle Pizza: This is the perfect blend of cheesy goodness and tangy spice for those who like their pizza with a kick.
- The Captain Crunch Chicken Sandwich is a crunchy, sweet, and savory delight. It’s like a pirate’s treasure chest of flavors – you never know what you’ll get, but you know it will be good.
- Ramen Burrito: For fusion food enthusiasts, this burrito combines the best of two worlds—the soft, cooked ramen bits provide a unique twist to the classic California burrito.
- Biggy’s Hot Cheeto Chicken Sandwich: This sandwich won the best of the show in the Fair-Tastic Foods competition, and for good reason. It’s a hearty sandwich with big, double-fried breast-meat chicken fingers and sweet and crunchy cereal.
- Vegan Options: For our plant-based friends, the fair offers a variety of vegan options, including vegan chicken sandwiches and vegan funnel cakes. It’s like a garden party in the middle of a fair – a breath of fresh air in a sea of fried foods.
Concerts and Entertainment
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Old Dominion: This country music group will be performing on June 13. It’s like a rodeo in the middle of a fair – a perfect blend of excitement and twang.
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Little Big Town: This country group will perform on June 27. It will be like a family reunion, with more harmonies and less awkward small talk.
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Sublime with Rome: This ska alternative rock band will perform on August 2 at the Ventura County Fair. It’s like a blast from the past but with a modern twist – like finding a vintage vinyl record in a digital world.
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Dustin Lynch and Russel Dickerson: These country music artists performed on May 18 at the LA County Fair. It’s like a double scoop of ice cream – two great flavors in one delicious treat.
San Diego County Fair Discounts
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Pay-One-Price Ride Day: On Wednesdays and Thursdays (excluding July 4), you can enjoy unlimited Fun Zone or Kids Zone rides from 11 am to 8 pm for one price. Save $5 with a Pepsi coupon from any San Diego 7-Eleven store.
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Kids Free Friday: Kids ages 12 and younger get in for free every Friday! It’s like finding a unicorn in a field of rainbows.
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Military Discounts: Our heroic military personnel receive discounts on admission any day of the fair. Semper discounts!
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Season Pass: For $32, a season pass is available for die-hard fair enthusiasts. It’s like a golden ticket to a land of cotton candy and funnel cakes.
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Albertsons/Vons Grocery Stores: Head to any store for a special promotional code to save $3 on adult admission tickets. It’s like finding a secret level in a video game.
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College Day: On June 7, college and university students with valid IDs can get a discount admission for $10 or a discount admission and ride package for $26. It’s like taking a test you didn’t study for.
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Parking Savings: Pre-purchase general parking online to save $5. It’s like finding the last parking spot in a crowded lot.
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Public Transit: With the Fair Tripper ticket, you can avoid traffic and get a ride from any county region to the fair. It’s like teleporting to the fair without the hassle of driving.
Where to Park for the fair.
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General Parking: For a mere $20, you can park your trusty steed (or car, for those not in the horseback riding era) and stroll into the fair. This is the most common option, and it’s like finding a good deal on eBay – satisfying but not mind-blowing.
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Preferred Parking: If you’re fancy or want to show off your new Tesla, you can opt for the $50 preferred parking. It’s like buying a first-class ticket on a spaceship – a bit more expensive, but the luxury!
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Horsepark: For the low price of $10, you can park at the Horsepark and take a shuttle to the fair. It’s like taking a scenic detour to a party – a bit more time, but the journey is part of the fun.
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Torrey Pines High School: This is the budget-friendly option, as parking here is free! Just take a shuttle to the fair, and you’re good to go. It’s like finding a dollar on the sidewalk – a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.
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Public Transportation: The Fair Tripper ticket is a good option for the eco-conscious or those who don’t want to deal with parking. It includes fair admission and a ride from any county region to the fair. It’s like taking a teleportation device to the fair—convenient and environmentally friendly!
Getting to Fair
Remember, the fair runs from June 12 to July 7, so mark your calendars and prepare for a whirlwind of fun, food, and discounts! Visit the website.
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Shirly chwaliwski says
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
Auggie Romero says
Are there any deals or free tickets for unemployed veteran this year? Willing to work while the family enjoys the fair.
Shar says
Is there disabled parking area close to the entrance?
DayTrippen says
An accessible parking area is near the entrance.
mike says
are you allowed to bring food home with you from the san diego county fair?
DayTrippen says
Bring in food is discouraged, you might be able to slip in a few heath bars or candy bars in your pocket.
Jessica says
Hi, is there college student discounts this year? If so how does that apply to needing to buy tickets online in advance?
DayTrippen says
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.
Lucas M says
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?
DayTrippen says
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.)
Osiris says
Hi how many tickets the small rides they are asking to ride on
DayTrippen says
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.
Shanon says
Are pets allowed?
DayTrippen says
The only animals allowed on the grounds are service animals and animals on exhibit or used in entertainment.
Loretta says
Do I need a printer to get my tickets online?
DayTrippen says
Use the phone of the printer – this year ticket master is handling tickets – you must purchase in advance.
connie heinzmann says
In the past we could purchase passes that allow ticket holder to attend fair as many days as they want. Are those tickets available?
DayTrippen says
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.
Judy says
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
DayTrippen says
I can not find any information on discounts for teachers.
Ron says
What about the code to purchase discount tickets using the Albertson’s or Von’s discounted price?
DayTrippen says
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.”
Amanda says
How many tickets are needed per person for the Ferris wheel at the San diego county fair?
DayTrippen says
Not sure on that one. You will have to contact the fair.
torry cappello says
is there senior citizen discount for tickets for del mar fair ?
DayTrippen says
Seniors (age 62+) get a three-dollar break on tickets.
Is the SD cnty fair does it have handicap carts available? says
Is there handicapp motor carts for rent??
DayTrippen says
You will have to contact the fair for that information. https://sdfair.com/plan-your-visit/contact-us/
Briana says
Do they have funnel cakes?
DayTrippen says
Of course, they have funnel cakes. What would a county fair be like without funnel cakes?
Lalita biacchi says
Thanks for the great info!
DayTrippen says
Glad to be of help and thanks for visiting our site.