CANCELED for 2020: Cattle Drive Through Downtown Pleasanton | East Bay

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

 

Friday, June 14, 2019
Alameda County Fair 2025 (June 13-July 6)

Real-life cowboys and cowgirls rustle a mighty herd of steers through Downtown Pleasanton as the Opening Day Cattle Drive returns for its third and final ride.

The event will start at Del Valle Avenue and head on to Main Street at approximately 10:30 am on Friday, June 14. Select downtown restaurants and retailers will be giving away free Alameda County Fair tickets while supplies last and the Museum on Main will provide fun activities for kids. Wild West Weekend festivities will continue at the Fair through Sunday.

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.