San Diego County Fair Announces 'Oz-some' Theme, Concert Lineup

DEL MAR, CA – Fairgoers are invited to skip down the yellow brick road and step into an "Oz-some" world during the 2019 San Diego County Fair.

The 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors on Tuesday approved the dates, theme and logo for next year's fair, which are inspired by L. Frank Baum's classic tale, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

"The fair's theme is quite special to San Diegans, because Oz author L. Frank Baum is thought to have found inspiration for at least three of his 14 Oz books during his extended stays in Coronado," explained Katie Mueller, deputy general manager of Fairtime Operations.

"Though most people know Oz only through the famous movie, the fair has chosen to bring the books to life, including a few differences that will be a surprise to most. For instance, Dorothy's famous slippers are silver, not ruby."

The San Diego County Fair will open at 4 p.m. Friday, May 31 and run through Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in June.

The "Best Pass Ever," the fair's season pass, is on sale now for $30. The pass gives visitors unlimited admission to all 27 days of the 2019 San Diego County Fair.

The popular "Passport to Savings" coupon book is also back. It can be purchased in advance for $4. After the start of the fair, the coupon book will cost $5.

The Best Pass Ever season pass and Passport to Savings coupon book are available for purchase online at sdfair.com. A combo package is available for $32 through April 30, 2019.

The "Oz-some" lineup for the Toyota Summer Concert Series will feature 27 nights of entertainment on the Corona Grandstand Stage.

Tickets for the first eight shows announced will go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 online at Ticketmaster.com. All tickets purchased online include admission to the fair. Tickets can also be purchased at the Del Mar Fairgrounds' O'Brien Gate Box office starting on March 12, 2019.

Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Visit sdfair.com for ticket prices and more information.

Concert lineup:

• May 31: Justin Moore
• June 1: Jim Gaffigan
• June 16: Mariachi Sol de Mexico
• June 20: truTV Impractical Jokers
• June 23: Grupo Intocable
• June 29: Smokey Robinson
• July 4: Brad Upton

Image via San Diego County Fair