Kids & Family
Alameda County Fair: First Responder’s Day; LeAnn Rimes Thursday
Here's what's coming up this week at the Alameda County Fair. There are no fireworks at the fair on 4th of July.
PLEASANTON, CA — The Alameda County Fair opens this week at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. First responders can look forward to saving money by donating to First Responder's Day on July 4. The fair is not hosting a fireworks display on fourth of July. There is no shuttle service from BART to the fairgrounds on Wednesday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Kids are free on Thursday, seniors enjoy free admission on Friday and military veterans get one free fair admission with valid identification every day.
This week, LeAnn Rimes, Journey Revisited (Journey tribute), Super Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute) and WAR will perform.
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Don't miss out on the Hippity Hop Races, the National Anthem Contest and the Action Sports Arena performances. The fair runs through July 8 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
Hours: 11 a.m. -11 p.m. daily (except July 4th when the fair closes at 6 p.m.)
Carnival Hours: Wed-Thurs 12 p.m. to closing, Fri-Sun 11 a.m. to closing, July 4 fair opens from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Horse Racing: June 28-30, July 1, 4, 6-8
Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. nightly. "Born Free" video & fireworks show immediately following at Concert Lawn.
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Gate Admission*:
- Adults (13-61) -- $15
- Seniors (62+) -- $10
- Kids (6-12) -- $10
- Children under 6 – FREE
- General Parking - $10
- Carnival wristbands -- Wed-Thurs $30, Fri-Sun & July 4, $35
- Carnival Fast Pass – NEW! Any single day $10
- Sky Ride – NEW! $5 one-way, $8 unlimited
Special Days and Discounts (ALL SPECIAL PRICING ENDS AT 5 p.m.):
- $2 Bites of the Fair (Thursdays): June 21 & 28, July 5 — Select fun-sized Fair treats just $2 each, UNTIL 5PM
- Kids FREE Thursdays (12 and under): June 21 & 28, July 5, UNTIL 5 p.m.
- Boomers FREE Fridays (62+): June 22, 29 & July 6, UNTIL 5 p.m.
- First Responder's Day: July 4 – Free admission with valid identification, UNTIL 3 p.m.
- Military Appreciation — One FREE Fair admission with valid Military ID, ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
Visit alamedacountyfair.com for schedule, map and event updates.
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