2023 San Diego County Fair
The 2023 season opens Wednesday, June 7th and runs through Tuesday, July 4th (the fair will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays in June).
Community Advisory
This is a community advisory to remind everyone that traffic and noise tend to increase during this time. The City would like to remind everyone to plan ahead accordingly during busy Fair events and weekends, especially when using Via De La Via. The Fair has set up phone numbers and an email address for all concerns, questions, or issues related to the Fair.
- General Phone Number: 858-755-1161
- Noise Complaint Number: 858-794-1104
- Email: info@sdfair.com
Fair personnel will respond to all voicemails that leave a call back number.
2023 Fair Season
Nothing says summer like the San Diego County Fair! Each year over a million visitors flock to the fair during its 21-day season. Of course, there’s no shortage of traditional Fair fun to explore. Scout out Best-of-Show winners in the Fair’s various competitive exhibitions from woodworking to floral design, and fine art to homemade crafts and collections. Reach new heights as you climb to the top of the Ferris wheel and enjoy the view of the glistening, blue Pacific. Hike out to the Farm, Livestock Barns, CA Grown and the Garden Show to learn all about local agriculture from food to fiber to flowers.
The San Diego County Fair began in 1880. One of the treasured traditions and key components that continues to set the fair apart from other events and amusement venues, is the participatory element of the fair. The community is the star of the show, and the public is encouraged to “Get Out There” and take part in the Fair by performing center stage as a community entertainer, or submitting arts and hobbies through the fair’s competitive exhibition program. Entry materials and applications for public participation programs will be available starting in January, and admission and ticketed concerts and festivals are expected to go on sale in March
About the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Established in 1936, the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a world-class, multi-use, public facility with an emphasis on promoting agriculture, education, entertainment and recreation in a fiscally sound and environmentally conscientious manner for the benefit of all. The 22nd District Agricultural Association manages and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds on behalf of the State of California, and is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the governor. Fairgrounds operations are primarily funded by revenues generated by hosting events, the largest being the annual San Diego County Fair. For more information, visit delmarfairgrounds.com.