Pleasanton, Calif. – Back by popular demand, Bay Area rap legend, Too $hort, will perform again at the 2026 Alameda County Fair on Thursday, June 25 at 8pm in the Amphitheater.
Known for his braggadocious lyrics on street life, Too $hort influenced the gangsta rap movement and his music is synonymous with the quintessential Bay Area “hyphy” sound.
A full, star-studded lineup for the Big O Tires Concert Series will return in 2026, with concerts becoming a popular Fair tradition. The Fair previously announced The Beach Boys as the first act to join the headliner lineup. Again this year, all Fair season pass holders will receive early access to purchase concert tickets. Reserved concert tickets for Too $hort and The Beach Boys, as well as other artists yet to be announced, are on sale to the general public on Friday, December 12.
Alameda County Fair guests can soon “celebrate summer” for less during the annual Black Friday Cyber Monday Fair ticket sale, happening Wednesday, November 26 through Tuesday, December 2 at alamedacountyfair.com. Guests can experience over 80% savings on things like admission, season passes, and the Wine Fest which will be held Saturday, June 27.
2026 Alameda County Fair Information
ALL PRICES INCLUDE PROCESSING FEES
Dates: June 19-July 12, 2026 | Open Wednesday-Sunday
Hours: 12pm-11pm daily
Carnival Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1pm to closing
Concerts: 8pm-9:15pm nightly, except July 4
- Friday, June 19 – TBD
- Saturday, June 20 – TBD
- Sunday, June 21 – TBD
- Wednesday, June 24 – TBD
- Thursday, June 25 – Too $hort
- Friday, June 26 – TBD
- Saturday, June 27 – TBD
- Sunday, June 28 – TBD
- Wednesday, July 1 – The Beach Boys
- Thursday, July 2 – TBD
- Friday, July 3 – TBD
- Saturday, July 4 – NO CONCERT
- Sunday, July 5 – TBD
- Wednesday, July 8 – TBD
- Thursday, July 9 – TBD
- Friday, July 10 – TBD
- Saturday, July 11 – TBD
- Sunday, July 12 -TBD
Drone Show: 9:30pm following every concert
Movies on the Lawn: Nightly at 6pm, including July 4
2026 Fair Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Pricing (November 26 – December 2, 2025):
- General (13-61) – $14.40
- Seniors (62+) – $11.70
- Kids (6-12) – $11.70
- Season Pass (admission for all 18 days, plus concert early access) – $31.50
- Sold online only through June 18, 2026
- Must be purchased at a Butler Kiosk inside the Fair starting June 19, 2026
- Premium Season Pass (admission for all 18 days with PARKING, plus concert early access) – $81
Advanced Sale (December 3, 2025 – June 18, 2026):
- General (13-61) – $17.60
- Seniors (62+) – $14.30
- Kids (6-12) – $14.30
- Unlimited Carnival + Sky Ride wristbands – $39.60
- Sold online only through June 18, 2026
- Must be purchased at a Butler Kiosk inside the Fair starting June 19, 2026
- Season Pass (admission for all 18 days, plus concert early access) – $52.80
- Premium Season Pass (admission for all 18 days with PARKING, plus concert early access) – $99.55
Regular Gate Admission* (Starting June 19 – July 12, 2026):
- General (13-61) – $19.80
- Seniors (62+) – $16.50
- Kids (6-12) – $16.50
- Children 5 and Under – FREE
- General Parking – $15
- Unlimited Carnival + Sky Ride wristbands – Wed-Thurs $42.90, Fri-Sun $48.40
- Sold online only through June 18, 2026
- Must be purchased at a Butler Kiosk inside the Fair starting June 19, 2026
Promotions and Special Days
- Pet Food Drive and $1 Ride Day: Wednesday, June 24 – Bring new, unopened pet food items to benefit Valley Humane Society and receive FREE one general admission for June 24 plus carnival $1 rides, all until 5pm
- Feed the Need Food Drive and $1 Ride Day: Wednesday, July 1 – one FREE general admission for July 1 with the donation of 4 non-perishable food items to benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank plus carnival $1 rides, all until 5pm
- $1 Ride Wednesdays: (Wednesdays, June 24, July 1, July 8) – $1 rides until 5pm
- First Responder’s Day July 4: Free general Fair admission with ID until 5pm
- Throwback Thursdays (TBT): (Thursdays, June 25, July 2, July 9) – general admission price is $11 until 5pm
- $3 Fair Food Bites: (Thursdays, June 25, July 2, July 9) – Select fun-sized Fair treats just $3 each, until 5pm
- $6 Wednesday: July 8 – $6 admission ticket, online and at the gates until 5pm
- Children 5 and Under: FREE general admission ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
- Military Appreciation: One FREE general Fair admission with valid Military ID, ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
*Subject to change.
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.
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