CANCELED for 2020: Father’s Day: Free Admission For Dads | Alameda County Fair

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Alameda County Fair 2025 (June 13-July 6)

The Alameda County Fair returns to Pleasanton June 13-July 6, 2025, for a jam-packed season of summer fun, featuring thrilling rides, delicious fair food, live concerts, and exciting shows for all ages. Enjoy free nightly performances from big-name artists as part of the Big O Tires Concert Series, plus a stunning Fireworks + Drone Show that lights up the sky with 200+ synchronized drones and fireworks set to music (select nights at 9:30 PM).

Fairgoers can catch action-packed Monster Truck shows, FMX stunt performances, and fair favorites like the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, petting zoo, Kids Carnival, and Midway rides and games. Explore hands-on exhibits, try a camel ride, or check out the NASCAR simulator in the Grandstand area. Movies on the Lawn offer a more relaxed evening vibe, and foodies will love special deals like $3 Fair Food Bites on Thursdays. New this year: a Labubu scavenger hunt with fun prizes for participants. From heart-pounding action to sweet summer traditions, there’s something for everyone at the Alameda County Fair!

Drone Show
Nightly
A fan favorite, the Drone Show returns over the Michelob Ultra Grandstand (except July 4). Enjoy a magical light show put on with drones! Visible all over the Fairgrounds, the best viewing is at the race track.

Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show
Friday, June 13 & Thursday, July 3

Two Nights Light Up the Sky! Enjoy a Fireworks Spectacular Show on Friday, June 13 and July 3 at 9:30pm.

Plus every other night following a concert enjoy a Drone Show at 9:30pm over the Michelob Ultra Grandstand.

• Parking lots close at 9pm, arrive early to park and walk to the show!
• There will be no fireworks or drone show on July 4, the Fair will close at 8pm on July 4 only.

🎡 June 13 – July 6, 2025

Open Wednesday – Sunday

🎟️ Tickets & Wristbands

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Fair Prices

Includes Fees
Valid June 13 – July 6

• General Admission (Ages 13–61): $19.80
• Child Admission (Ages 6–12): $16.50
• Senior Admission (62+): $16.50
• Child (5 & Under): Free
• Savings Bundle:
  4 General Admission Tickets + 1 General Parking Ticket — $84.70
• General Parking (Per Day): $15

🎢 Carnival Wristbands

Available only at a Butler Carnival Kiosk inside the Fair

• Wednesday–Thursday: $40.70
• Friday–Sunday: $46.20

🎫 Season Passes

• Season Pass: $52.80
• Premium Season Pass: $99.55

🎉 Special Admission Days

• $5 Wednesday (July 2): $5.50
• $10 Throwback Thursday: $11.00

Fair Hours

Wednesday – Sunday
12pm – 11pm
Admission Gates Close at 9:30pm

July 4th Only
10am – 8pm
Admission gates close 4pm

 

Sunday, June 21, 2020
Alameda County Fair 2025 (June 13-July 6)

Bring your dad along to the Alameda County Fair for Father’s Day with plenty of attractions and events all day long. On Sunday, dads get free admission until 5 pm.

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.