Second Weekend Highlights Include Brew Fest, Horse Racing, Fiesta at the Fair Festival and Concerts from Quiet Riot, Queen Nation and Mi Banda
Pleasanton, Calif. – The family fun and festivities continue through the second weekend of the Alameda County Fair.
On Friday, June 23, the Fair will feature horse racing, Keith Sayers FMX Motocross performances, the Imperial Knights Extreme Medieval Stunt Show, a concert from Quiet Riot and a nightly drone show, presented by Spare the Air.
Saturday, June 24, will feature the popular Brew Fest from 2-5pm at the Stella Artois Grandstand. The tasting event requires separate admission from the regular Fair but features unlimited tastings from 19 different breweries.
Guests who aren’t able to attend the Brew Fest can still enjoy a frosty beverage any day at the Fair’s brand new Jack Daniel’s Double Decker Saloon.
Sunday, June 25, will showcase the popular “Fiesta at the Fair”, presented by Casamigos, cultural festival celebrating Latin heritage. The festival includes performances from Mariachi San Francisco, Danza Azteca, and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno.
Children 5 and under are always free, and military personnel can also receive one free admission any day of the Fair with valid Military ID.
All the Fair favorites, including delicious Fair food, shopping, pig races, carnival rides and games, and grand selfie spots are available all day every day.
For tickets, daily schedules, promotions and more updates on the 2023 Fair, visit alamedacountyfair.com
2023 Alameda County Fair Information
Dates: June 16-July 9 (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, except open on July 3 & 4)
Hours: 12pm-11pm daily (except July 4, 12pm-8pm)
Carnival Hours: 1pm to closing
Horse Racing: Every Friday through Sunday, plus July 4 (no racing July 3) (Post Time at 1:45pm)
Concerts: 8pm-9:15 pm nightly (except July 4)
- June 23: Quiet Riot
- June 24: Queen Nation
- June 25: Mi Banda El Mexicano
- June 28: Joe Nichols
- June 29: E-40
- June 30: Gin Blossoms
- July 1: George Michael Reborn
- July 2: Purple Reign – Prince Tribute
- July 3: LANCO
- July 5: Night Ranger
- July 6 LeAnn Rimes
- July 7: Mirage, Visions of Fleetwood Mac
- July 8: Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute
- July 9: Karla Perez as Selena
Drone Show: 9:30 pm nightly (except July 4)
Movies on the Lawn: Every night at 6pm, including July 4
For the full list of movies visit alamedacountyfair.com
Regular Gate Admission* (June 16 – July 9):
- General (13-61) — $18
- Seniors (62+) — $15
- Kids (6-12) — $15
- Children 5 and Under — FREE
- General Parking — $15
- Unlimited Carnival + Sky Ride wristbands — Wed-Thurs $37, Fri-Sun & July 4, $42 – valid any one day of Fair – may only be purchased inside the Fair at a Butler Carnival Ticket Kiosk location starting June 16
Promotions and Special Days
- Pet Food Drive and $1 Ride Day: Wednesday, June 28 — Bring four new, unopened pet food items to benefit Valley Humane Society and receive one FREE general admission for June 28 & $1 rides, until 5pm
- First Responder’s Day: July 4 — Free general Fair admission with ID Until 3pm
- $1 Ride Day July 5: $1 rides until 5pm
- $3 Fair Food Bites: (Thursdays June 22, June 29, and July 6 Until 5pm) — Select fun-sized Fair treats just $3 each
- Children 5 and Under: FREE general admission ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
- Military Appreciation: One FREE general Fair admission with valid Military ID, ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
The Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, produces the annual Alameda County Fair without any tax funding from the government. It is ranked one of the top 50 North American Fairs and the 7th largest fair in California. The Fairgrounds is home to the oldest one-mile race track in America
- June 15: Alameda County Fair Returns June 16
- March 8: E-40 and Joe Nichols Among Performers at the Alameda County Fair
