Marin County Fair 2026: 4th of July Fireworks, Free Rides & Concerts | San Rafael
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Marin County Fairgrounds | 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael CA 94903
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Celebrate the 4th with free carnival rides, concerts and one of the Bay Area’s best fireworks shows.
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the 2026 Marin County Fair, where your admission includes a full day of family fun—from 28 FREE unlimited carnival rides and live concerts to exhibits, farm animals and a spectacular fireworks show over the lagoon.
This year’s fair theme, “Stars, Stripes & Stories,” celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with five days of entertainment at the Marin Center Fairgrounds.
On Saturday, July 4, enjoy the Stars & Stripes Music Fest featuring tribute bands throughout the afternoon and evening, including Pete Floyd (Pink Floyd), Mustache Harbor (yacht rock), Super Diamond (Neil Diamond) and Fleetwood Macramé (Fleetwood Mac).
Your fair admission includes:
- Unlimited rides on 28 carnival rides (no ride tickets or wristbands required)
- Live concerts and entertainment
- Competitive exhibits, art and agriculture displays
- Pig races and barnyard attractions
- Family activities and community performances
- Nightly fireworks at 9:30 p.m. over the lagoon
The fair is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. General admission includes the rides, concerts, fireworks and most attractions, making it one of the Bay Area’s best Fourth of July values.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $30*
