Always the best! Concerts so fun! Clean and safe! You can spend the whole day exploring. They have everything from food, to animals, to stunt bikes to drones and much much more. read more

Waste of time and money, one of the worst festivals ever. Charge $15 to park, $25 to get in, jump houses for kids additional charge per jump house, nothing else for kids. Food vendors ok but not enough for the crowd, merch vendors mixed - some very cheap, some ok, a few excellent quality. Set up for eating was awful - picnic tables spread across open asphalt pavement - no umbrellas and not enough seating for the crowd. Hot!!! Families were sitting on the sides of dirty concrete planters or dirtu steps trying to eat. Everyone was trying to find a little shade. Inside the buildings where merch vendors booths were located the AC was either non-existent or not keeping up. Never will I take my poor mom to this again. The organizers should be fired. read more

Quality/Quantity - Our annual family tradition. We also try to time it for the donation day, today we supported the Humane Society; see pictures. Very consistent fair. Excellent, 6 stars, as we come every year. Fair foods are a treat. Free shows and amazing bands; they are a good way to take a break from the heat. A little of everything for the whole family. I also like that the prices are "regulated," so I do not have to "shop" for the lowest priced booth for my beer, LOL. Extra plus that there were so many different areas to buy alcohol! They even have a wine bar, see pictures. This year's wine bar was by McGrail; a winery I am thinking of joining. Today was the Humane Society promotion and $1 rides until 5pm. They also have season passes, but one day is plenty. Special concerts for extra $$ - See website. Horse racing. None today. Dining at the track - Sky Lounge & Terrace. Fastrak for rides. Rides are/were extremely short, is it due to the $1 ride days? Or because these rides are for very young kids? Some of my favorite highlights of the fair, not in any order: Turkey legs. Caramel apples - For my daughter Many different promotions to cater to all. Can food drive, $1 ride days, $2 food bite days, concerts, etc. Contactless and mobile options. Wristbands for rides. Atmosphere - Something for everyone. Easy in and out parking. Plenty of parking, especially since we get here early. Got a space right up front! Plenty of clean restrooms. Color coded map, see pictures. Mobile charging stations. Petting zoo $$. Kids' areas - Quite a few kid areas and shows. Service - Good, plenty of ambassadors and security. Plenty of employees and volunteers. Shuttle from the parking lot to the entrance if needed. Price - Parking - $15. Rides - $1 until 5pm. Admissions - Donation to Humane Society. Owner Comment - Glad you are back. My daughters' band used to play here annually, so after being the "groupie" loading and unloading all the equipment, we got to enjoy the fair for free. :) read more

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My heart is still full from an all-around amazing recent experience at the Alameda County Fair. Noting the fair ends on July 6, we had an open Saturday before summer weekends begin to fill to enjoy something new and different in our own East Bay backyard. So grateful we did! There's a little something for everyone at the Fair. The weather wasn't too hot over the weekend, but we did prep and pack a few items suggested: a cooling towel, stroller fan, comfy walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, chapstick, light jackets for evening, kiddo snacks, hand sanitizer/wipes, etc. Really preparing for a day out in the sun and a cool evening with a breeze. To note in prepping, the Fair is cashless and you can grab your tickets/parking pass ahead of time online and save to your digital wallet for easy entry/barcode scanning. There is also lotsa content/programming/entertainment if you may not be a ride or game enthusiast. This go-around we didn't do any Fair rides, but we did grab some tickets to play a few Fair games and came back with a few fun photos, memories, and stuffed animals for the kiddo. For those with kiddos, there's a cool new barn area where you can see newly-hatched chicks and other farm animals like a cow, horse, pig, goat, etc. Next to this open "barn" there's a small petting zoo you pay a couple bucks for feed (they accept cash for this) and it's free to enter and pet the animals/take photos. There's also small pony riding (probably for a fee), pig racing, and also an indoor critter area with reptiles, bunny rabbits, and more. There's a new margarita tent that's super fun with yummy and fresh-off-the-grill tacos, music, and a vibrant atmosphere. There's a few stages throughout the fairground with live music and entertainment (we watched a country group and were apart of a comedy show), and several bars throughout the fairground as well. Food-wise, the Fair has so many fun (and large) options. A few things our group ordered: tacos, a gyro, cheesesteak, huge baked potato with customizable toppings, corn dog, a curly fry brick, sausage on a bun, deep fried Oreos, and froyo. Check the entertainment schedule if that's up your alley for evening. We grabbed seats on the grass area outside of the stage (they have TVs set up for those that don't buy concert tickets) to enjoy the music. We jammed out to a Taylor Swift Cover Band. There's also evening drone shows I believe, hot air balloon moments, and more. The website should give ya all the info you're looking for. Hope you're able to enjoy the fun for all that a Fair is and hopes to accomplish! We sure did :) read more

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I love coming here every year. Sometimes more than once a year. We went on weds and saw too short concert as well. Carnival rides for onlt $1 till 5pm is a good deal! Only thing is, the lowest amount to buy was a $20 wrist band (17 tickets + $3 processing fee). I wish there was a $10 one. Could not ride 17 rides. I was getting dizzy and tired of the rides after 10. But it worked out, because then we were able to do the ferris wheel one more time at night for night time views. There is so much to do at the fair. I like looking around the different booths and seeing the random crafts people sell. The petting zoo is always a good time as well. Feeding and taking pics with the animals. They changed the set up on displaying the cows, sheeps, and pigs. It looks a lot nicer and cleaner with safeway brand sponsoring. I enjoy watching the random shows throughout the day. We saw acrobats with juggling, the alaskan pig racing, and a canine trick show. The food is always a good one. I like the pastrami fires. The corn dog was a miss this year. Too dry and too much breading vs hotdog. My all time favorite is the funnel cake. A must have whenever you go to the fair. Too Short performed really well! Not sure if it was appropriate for a family fair, but we definitely enjoyed it. He was funny and entertaining between songs as well. Nightly drone show at 9:30pm is always nice to watch too! read more

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IMHO Okay, it's been 7 years since my last review! We're seniors and want to save money on admission every year. This year, we earned free admission by donating food to the local Food Bank, only on this one particular Wednesday. Check the Fair schedules for other ways to get in for free. (We donated 8 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese, and we got two admission tickets. Good deal. Parking is $15 and you must pay by credit, no cash accepted, unless you purchase your parking tickets in advance. We love fair food and decide to check ALL the food choices first by taking pictures of their menus and prices before we made our purchases. This year my hubby opted for a gyro sandwich w/fries topped with feta cheese, for $21 plus tax for a total of $23.15. I opted for a Monster Burger (two patties topped with American cheese and my choice of toppings) for $16 plus tax. We brought our own refillable plastic water bottles to save on beverage purchases. (There are two water refilling stations within Exhibition Hall A, near the bathrooms. Take advantage!!!) Our food was delicious and filling! We ate under shaded trees on aluminum picnic tables. It was still early in the afternoon, so it was comfortable. (By the time we left the fairgrounds 3 hours later, it was in the early 90's...) Strolling through the exhibition shopping halls is always a lot of fun for us. We honestly didn't expect to buy anything, we just like to check things out and talk to the nice vendors. We ended up making a big purchase (I'll let you guess) plus buying a few early Christmas gifts. Before we leave the fair, I always buy a cool and refreshing root beer float, which this year cost me $11 plus tax. We'll be back next year! read more

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Thank you Mark Y. for the tickets. My mom and relatives ended up going on the hottest day. They were not able to go around the whole area because it was super hot. I went with my boyfriend on a Saturday. The weather was nice and not so hot. We came here to eat lunch. My boyfriend got the chicken teriyaki bowl and I got the lobster roll with fries. My boyfriend also got the lemon Italian ice. Food is pricy and so are the drinks too. We ended up taking a picture at one of the photo booths. 4 poses cost $10. I found a vendor selling some Labubu clothes. I got a crochet outfit for $10. read more

First and last time coming to this fair. False advertising and no response when I reached out to them. They were promoting $5.50 tickets on a Wednesday along with $1 carnival rides. It ended up being $1.18 per ticket and each ride needs at least 4 tickets ($4-$5+ per ride). The math ain't mathing. On top of that, parking is $15-$25 if you want preferred parking, and the food/drinks (as expected) is expensive. I got a $7 lemonade and it was nasty... could have at least given me a fanta?! Sure, these attractions are expensive by nature, but I felt scammed coming here. It was also hella crowded for a midweek and hot af. Only thing I did appreciate is how long the rides are. They do at least 4 rounds, which was fun for my daughter. But was it worth the effort to bring my family of 4 and money? Hell to the no. read more

Alameda County Fair - Not $1 carnival rides but $1.20 per ticket. Each ride is at least 4 tickets... false advertising - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

2025 Two corn dog stands this year. Both all beef. Of the two I tried, I like TJ's the best. The breading was the right amount of crisp and sweetness in the batter. On a second visit the TJ was fried a bit too long and wasn't as satisfying. R&W uses Miller dogs and Wrights batter. For my taste I wished it was a bit more crisp. I read more

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Just an update since I haven't gone to the Alameda County Fair since 2022 - it's hot hot hot so hydrate as there aren't a lot of shaded areas. A few people even brought umbrellas. There are a few new water filling stations which came in handy for filling your water bottles (if you can find them even though they are on the map - I asked the person at the Info station to save time). I only had 5 1/2 hours so tried to catch all the entertainment with my 7 year old granddaughter. We were able to catch 7 entertainment venues but it was tough because many are scheduled back to back even though some shows are scheduled to perform several times a day. Didn't have time to catch any rides - lines are long and it's a minimum of $20+ for 17 tickets. So if you want to try and see or do it all - grab the schedule from the Information booth and a map so you can catch it all more efficiently. There was too much for us to see and do. The raptor show is relatively new (appeared last year) - about birds and see them fly, pet an owl at the end. Also new and unique are the camel rides - $15/person and $10 for photo. If you are watching your budget - check which dates have discount admission and in regards to food - the vendors do charge different amounts (ie. I found funnel cakes for $10 at one place and $12 at another if it makes any difference to you). I also found that the Pineapple/Strawberrt/Mango whip vendor is only available at one location for $10. I found the entertainment enjoyable - the pig races are cute, Alley Cats A Capella group was fantastic, Roberto the Magnificent (silver medalist at Juggling competition. My only regret is not having enough time to see and catch everything. read more

I have not visited the Fair in about 8 years. I went yesterday right when it opened. It was very hot but there were areas of shade and the fire dept had a tent set up with misters. Everyone was helpful and the exhibit buildings Were air conditioned with friendly knowledgeable volunteers present. Camel rides, goats, rabbits, snacks, music, tram ride and of course carnival food. The wine tasting tent was nice and cool With a good selection of local wines. Went with a friend walked around for a few hours did 2 miles plus and had a fun time. The later it got the more crowded it was so not a fan of crowds we left. It was a pleasurable experience. I learned from a friend it's easy to volunteer so next year I might give it a go. read more

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We had a work team event at the Alameda County Fairgrounds for Horse Racing. It was a Friday event, so the place was not as busy as it probably is on event dates and weekends. The property was HUGE, I got lost for awhile trying to find my way in. There are massive buildings everywhere, huge parking lots, a golf course and an RV park on 267 acres in Pleasanton, CA. Once I found the parking lot, there was a trek to make it to the Race Track. Be prepared to do a lot of walking around this facility. The company booked the Sky Lounge which included a really nice buffet lunch, my company also provided us with $50 in game money and an open bar. Unsure how much the tickets were, but the food was good and we had a great time. I don't gamble, but have tried before and picked it up pretty quickly. I lost and won, overall walked away with some of the money I was given. The fun was in competing with my coworkers and seeing who bet on which horse and how they placed their bets. It was a good time and would like to come back for one of the bigger festivals, fairs or events. read more

Alameda County Fair - Buffett meal in the club - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We had just found out the fair opened 6/13, we hadn't been in years, so we went. Cost $15 for parking, $19 for a ticket, 16 for seniors, but I didn't see that until after I paid. 3 bucks, coulda bought a cup of ice. It's pretty much the same as it ever was. I would have liked to see more animals but we got our fix. There were a lot of birds including some really interesting pigeons. We happened upon a pig race. That was fun. Pretty fun night. I recommend. Great time. read more

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This is the Alameda county fair that was hosted once a year from June to July 5 weekend . It is located in the city of Pleasanton. The rides have the adult sections and a large kids section. You see a lot of family with young kids and strollers . It has animal sections ( farm animals like pigs and sheep's ) and a smaller animals sections like rabbits , snakes , it has a arts section with award winning pieces on display , photographs and hand craft arts on display . It also has a huge gardening section with plants for sale . We have been coming to this county fair one a year for over 10 years ! We really enjoy the fair . It is clean and organized, line not too crazy , safe , lots of things to do and play . Besides music bands, it has dog shows, pig race and other activities. It absolutely work th the ticket price . If you purchase the tickets early ( entrance tickets, unlimited rides tickets and parking ticket ) , you can get a discount price of each kind . Once day in the week is low admission fee entrance , which is beneficial to family with a lot of kids , or senior citizen . Love the counter fair more than the State fair in Sacramento, cause the weather in Pleasanton is cool and dry. One friend says it is a " large " country fair " . I cannot agree more with that! read more

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Another amazing day at the Alameda County Fair yesterday, July 3, 2025. The weather was perfect cool and sunny with a slight chill in the evening. Our day started with the $3 bites that's offered on Thursdays from 1-5. We sampled deep fried Oreos, and a small basket of fries. Next up the foodie choice award winner cheeseburger egg rolls were a hit and ohh so good, sauce wasn't, my friend said it was thousand island dressing, either way the egg rolls are a must. Then the deep fried treats: 1st Reece's Cup was the best, 2nd then the snickers on a stick, and lastly the Oreo came in 3rd. We indulged in a margarita and a bacon wrapped dog that wasn't good. We realized that Farmhouse near the yellow gate across from the kids carnival has an assortment of food and same price as the items at the food concession, plus a seated area(restaurant style). The winery of the day has free tasting in the wine garden but Rios Lovell was late but their amazing sparkling made up for their tardiness. The drone and firework show was amazing as this was the only day for the fireworks. The drone show is every night after the concert expect for July 4th We rode all day on the sky ride that was $7 for unlimited rides. *JULY 4TH 2025 HOURS 10am - 8pm Admission gates closes at 4pm Parking closes at 3pm Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 21 and over JULY 4TH CARNIVAL HOURS 10am - 8pmt read more

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Bay area staple! Where else will the Cali natives cosplay as cowboys and Southerners? Okay okay, I know we have a huge ag community out here too... lol I love the fair. I've been so many times with family and friends. So much to do, see, and eat. Granted, the food is getting pricier by the year ($17 for an agua fresca!!!) and not always great (deep fried everything), it's part of the novelty that I begrudgingly accept. What to do... Rides, booths, vendors, art walk, petting zoo, exhibitions, food trucks, shows, concerts, everything! It's just a smorgasbord of opportunities. Wear your sunscreen. Activities to observe all throughout its run, day and night, weekdays and weekends. This year, my friends and I saw the tractor pull. So wild! Loud! What a cultural experience. Lots of local vendors. But be aware of drop shipped items and AI art these days. I try to only support vendors that are creating their own items. This year, I came away with only a small woven keychain. NOTE: Buy tickets and parking online ahead of time! It used to be cheaper online, but now seems to be about the same price. Either way, much easier to have the QR code popped on your phone than have to worry about wifi/payment onsite. read more

Plenty of parking. Here's a shuttle that takes you to the front from the parking lot which is nice. Like a typical fair, they charge an arm and a leg the moment you arrive from parking, admission fee, over priced food and rides. It's hard to go on a discounted day as it's usually get pretty crowded. Concert line up this year was great! Def avoid on hot days! read more

We come to the fair every year and we tried the giant mozarella stick and the curly fries with birria! I believe these were new items and we were excited to try them! There's nothing like fair food! We also wanted to try the Hot Cheetos pretzel and the Mac n Cheese balls but they were sold out :( read more

Alameda County Fair - Curly Fries with Birria - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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7/3/25 Going to the Alameda County Fair is a tradition for our family and it's always a good time! And you already know the highlight is the food! This year we got: Bucket of Cookies Giant Mozzarella Stick Birria Curly Fries The Bucket of Cookies were delicious! Hot & fresh out of the oven and such a great shareable snack! The Giant Mozzarella Stick was yummy too! Great coating on the outside with the melty mozz on the inside! The Birria Curly Fries were alright. Til next year! I like the Alameda County Fair. - @beebslikes read more

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I always love coming to the Alameda County fair. Ther s for rides well worth it if you are going to ride a lot of the rides. They went to the rides and I went to the shopping area. I did do a little stop and listen to Jimmy Ashley and a few people got up and danced. I also went to see the rodeo. There is all kinds of different foods to try. I did have my traditional corn dog. I did try the cheeseburger this time but it was ok. I bought some cotton candy. The next thing we watched was the drone show. It was great. I cant wait to go back next year. read more

Alameda County Fair - Safeway Barn: baby calf 6/28/25 - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Alameda County Fair is located on the Alameda County Fairgrounds every year around mid June - to right early July (around after July Fourth usually). Parking is in their lot (paid parking), unless you could find nearby parking (no parking in the neighboring plazas - they may enforce it some days?). Evenings are usually pretty packed. They have various food, merchandise, and games (tickets required). Some of the games require more tickets and I feel like we spent a good amount of money on tickets and were only able to play like 4 or 5 games. I always look forward to the turkey leg, but it depends on who makes it because sometimes it comes out a bit dry. They do have a couple of boba stands I tried too, which were not my cup of tea. read more

It's a fair. It's exactly what you expect a fair to be. Nothing special about it, the exhibits are average, the food is (expectedly) overpriced and not at all healthy for you, and the rides are... ride-y? I really don't have any unique thoughts about this place, but if you want to go to a fair, this is as good a place as any to do it. read more

Food is wayyyy over priced for what it is but that's expected. The rides are fun. We opted to pay extra for the fast pass unlimited rides bracelets. They are $50+ each bracelet, plus add your general admission and parking fees. Some of the snack we got were as follows: Curly cheese fries $20 (they were cold af) 4/10 taste. Funnel cake $15 cooked pretty well 8/10 taste. Fresh squeezed lemonade cup $20 plus $5 refills. Pineapple drink $18+ Corn in a cup with mayo and cheese $9 7/10 taste. Ribs bbq plate $30 comes with fries and coleslaw 10/10 (best thing at the fair). Water bottles $5 each but much needed. Overall it's an experience for the kids and come with a hefty bag to spend for eats and drinks ;) read more

Alameda County Fair - $15 funnel cake - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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My sister invited me to join her family for the fair and we enjoyed it so much. The weather was hot and I felt like I was in the dessert haha probably 90 degrees when we got there. I was prepared with my own empty water canisters and prepped them with ice. They do not give you ice there so better to prep your water canisters. Parking was decent and quick. The rides are same as a carnival and they have a little kids section all the way in the back side. There are live shows with different artists each day, but we didnt make to one. KYbe next year. There is limited shade and seating so make sure to put in breaks times. read more

The fair wasn't the same this year. I went on a Sunday and there weren't many people there. The lines were short and you could find seating just about anywhere throughout the fairgrounds. read more

Alameda County Fair - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We went for this season 2024. It was pricey to get in and 94 degrees but it was fun! Make sure to wear thick shoes - my shoes are a bit worn and the black top was hot when we were walking around. Wear a hat and bring sunscreen. Luckily they have a FREE sunblock dispenser provided by Kaiser, that was awesome. There is also a scavenger hunt you can do by a mobile device, we were too distracted to even try it. Looking at the different animals, exhibits, and shopping area is fun. Cool down in an exhibit area (shopping building was too hot!) Food is always delicious. This year I tried a margarita, fry brick with nacho cheese, pizza, pina colada smoothie, chamoy pickle, and cotton candy. Fair food is tasty! The kids had fun on the hot rides. Don't be like me and not look at a map when walking around. Both kids rides areas are pretty close together, I was being adventurous and decided to walk around the whole park to find the other kids ride area Every year when I leave, I always say - never again... because I feel so hot and sticky and spend too much money.... but we will see you next year at the fairgrounds! Hopefully next year there will be more areas for cooling down, it was too hot! We were there about 4 hours and barely saw anything, definitely need another day to see it all! read more

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First time at the county fair since I was a kid. Food: the portions are HUGE definitely recommend sharing. We got a bacon cheese fries and a burger. We shared the fries between three people and still couldn't finish. Rides: there are three total rides that kinds under 34inches can ride. Entertainment: there was great live music Seating: we went on a very hot day and there was limited seating in the shade. We stayed for about 4 hours and did not get to do it all. Next time will need to check out the animals! read more

Alameda County Fair - Fair map - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The county fair is alway a great event every summer here in the East Bay. We decided to go Thursday to avoid the weekend crowd. Great choice are our son enjoys the rides and from 2-5 many of the food vendors have $3 small bites. While our son had unlimited rides (with a wristband purchase $40) he rode all the big attractions without a long wait. The variety of small bites were good, street corn, fries, sausages and lemonade with $3 refills to cool the afternoon heat. Shopping, art galleries, live music, movies, evening concerts in the arena, wine tasting, livestock showings, face painting, crafts displays, best in backyard display competitions. There is something for everyone. The array of food from barbecue to street foods, beers, and desserts of every sort can be had at the fair. It always a fun time. read more

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It's been years since we've come here. Just come here all the time. Brings back. Memories is as good as ever rides animals great food. Carnival games and yes, I won something for my wife read more

Alameda County Fair - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Cost of food is too pricey. Ice creams were $8-10! Even the Feed the Need free entry and $1 rides with 4 canned goods day didn't save my pocket book feeling like it was cleaned out. I needed to buy a $20 wrist band that couldn't be shared for my 2 grandkids (different ages meant different rides) and they charged $3 convenience fee for my cash payment! Butler ran the carnival area this year. Only good deal in my mind the grandstand entertainment, landscape and displays which seemed scant for some reason. Shame because all my grandkids said was 'we're bored!' Take friends but have their parents go too or take your relatives with their kids to go or you'll pay a ton $$ for being nice taking them. If child has-a friend they can share one band for rides and some rides require 2 people to get on. Fair doesn't take cash - all credit card. Guess I'm rethinking going next year. Sad it's expensive. read more

Alameda County Fair - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California

FRAUD -BRING CASH My boyfriend and I went to the alameda country fair on Wednesday, from about 3:30 until 9pm. We had a great time. The next day, he noticed fraudulent charges on his card which started that night. A lot of money was taken and he's now working with his bank to dispute it. Please don't use your cards here and bring cash. read more

Came here for the 2023 CorgiCon and loved the area! Even though there were a lot of people, there were several entrances which made it easier for everyone. The area was size wise enough to host 5,000 dogs and also all the people. I am looking forward to see what other events will be there. read more

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Went to the fair over the weekend! Yes, the tickets and food and drinks are overpriced, but it happens once a year so we had to go! Got some curly fries, corn dog, elote with hot Cheetos, agua fresca, and fried Oreos and Reese's cup. Went on the skyride, which has unlimited rides so that was nice! Got to got to enjoy with the sun out and the night sky. There seemed to be more vendors this time around and we got to see the animals at night, too. Great day at the fair! read more

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Spent the afternoon at the Fair yesterday. As a lot of people stated, $15 to park, $18 adult entry. There are perks to planning ahead and getting discounts to order tickets online before a certain date. Not us this year... Thursday's are $3 fair bites. I believe last year was $2 but, inflation. Anyway, many of the food spots had an item on their menu that was only $3. Nothing special, normally a smaller size item or something random. Ended up with a corn dog, pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich (came with potato chips and a pickle spear,) orange chicken over rice and then ended our day with a strawberry whipped cream funnel cake. Most of it was average, of course the funnel cake was fabulous. Prices were high but again, it's the norm now. Plenty of food and drink options throughout the fairgrounds. Plenty of beer tents, bars serving mixed drinks and wine. Shopping, there is something for everyone. Vendors had some good finds, some set ups seemed more suited for a flea market, but shopping was entertaining. Picked up some beef jerky, was able to sample some flavors. Picked up coconut butter at the Aloha Specialties booth, also got to sample prior to purchase. Fireside Pine was another cool booth, veteran owned and supporting veterans selling hats, tees, sweatshirts, workout pants. Picked up a beautiful pair of onyx elephants from Ali. He was entertaining and a pleasure to do business with. Not sure if he has a sign on his booth, but my receipt says TGM. All vendors accept credit cards, the 4-H cake booth is cash only and the food vendors do not accept cash. They do have machines throughout the fairgrounds to convert your cash to a card that is accepted anywhere Visa is accepted. If you do not use all the cash on your card, you can use it anywhere. I do believe there is a service fee if you don't use within 30 days. Check the fine print. It does tie to your phone number and you do get updates when the card is used and what your balance is. You can also check your balance at the machine. The 2 people with me had issues getting the card to scan when they used it, the machines weren't too compatible but after mulitple swipes, it would finally work. Live music throughout the grounds. All were entertaining and sounded good. Bathrooms were clean. Did not visit the rides but walking past that area was extremely busy. read more

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This was my first time attending the Alameda County Fair in years, and it was so BIG and FUN I came 2 days in a row! The prices are decent with $15 general parking and $20 adult tickets (child and senior $17) and there are more than plenty options for food, drinks, games, and entertainment/rides. There are kiosks to buy wristbands for rides and carnival games. Before deciding on something to eat, I definitely suggest browsing all the vendors, because some of them will have the same product but priced differently. I also suggest bringing your own water to stay hydrated and to prevent yourself from buying a $5 water. read more

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it was a perfect summery Sunday and occasion to celebrate Father's Day. Different lines for visitors with wheels ( strollers/ wheelchairs etc) and different one for on feet! Sunscreen station/ washing station, spic and span rest rooms. Biggest plus - Nursing room!! Loved the parking structure. Reach early if you have little ones. If you want to step outside you get a hand stamp and you may enter right in. Amazing lemonade. Disappointed with chicken kebob - dry as sand but equally liked cheetah corns. Didn't sit on any rides with baby less than one. Must visit farm animals. Lots of bunnies and fluffy chickens and pigeons. You can spend a day and May be more here. Won a toy for the baby and lost it too !! read more

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Not sure what the hype is but unless you have kids or you're a big kid yourself, I wouldn't splurge to come here. Parking is $15 per car and entrance fee is $18, I had a free pass so I decided to go but I'm glad I didn't pay nearly $20 just to get in. The fair is what you imagine to be - hot, crowded, greasy food and lackluster rides. Food and drinks were terribly overpriced for what they are. I paid $24 for two pina coladas that were more like icee pineapple, and probably $30 for hamburger and a sausage dog. There were barely any tables to eat at so I had to sit in the gross grass. Tbh probably better you come on a weekday the weekends are just crowded with noise and people. Lots of Spanish music lol The horse racing was fun but it takes them forever to reset the track again for the next race. Overall not my cup of tea but I can see why it would be family friendly fun if you have kids and need to entertain them. If I ever come back I know to bring my own drinks. The nice thing is for traffic getting in they had a lot of folks working the traffic area and designating where to park which I appreciated, so it was organized in that sense. read more

We had a great time at tje fair. Unfortunately I ended it by ordering a slice of cheesepizza from pappa Ginos. It cost $8 for for worst pizza i ever tasted. Worse than frozen thin tasted like cardboard and slapped a messy glob of cheese. You also need a microscope to see this slice being so tiny. I needed to eat something else to get rid of the nasty taste. Enjoy the fair but avoid this place. Lots of good food to choose from! read more

The weather is perfect today! The animals are fun. I highly recommend the petting zoo. We saw a very happy miniature goat that was born on the first day of the fair. read more

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The fry wagon next to the big green Ferris wheel has hands down the BEST fresh fries I have ever had. They have curly fries, straight cut fries, and ribbon fries. My fav was the buffalo fries! It's straight fries with popcorn chicken buffalo sauce cheese and ranch! So worth it! read more

Alameda County Fair - Buffalo chicken fries - Festivals Near Me - Pleasanton, California