Tickets & Deals
Annual Summer Fair
June 19-July 12
Open Wednesday through Sunday. Save with Advance Sale prices through June 18, 2026, midnight.
Note: Carnival Wristbands are only sold online until June 18, 2026, starting June 19 wristbands are full price and only available for purchase at a Butler Kiosk on the Fairgrounds.
Ticket Type (Prices include Processing Fees) | Advanced Sale Prices Includes Fees Until June 18, 2026 | Fairtime Prices Includes Fees June 19-July 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
General Admission (13-61) | $17.60 | $19.80 |
Child Admission (6-12) | $14.30 | $16.50 |
Senior Admission (62+) | $14.30 | $16.50 |
Child 5 & Under Admission** | Free | Free |
Active Military** | Free | Free |
General Parking Per Day NO Processing Fees Ever | $15 | $15 |
Carnival + Sky Ride Wristband | $39.60 | Wednesday & Thursday: $42.90 Friday – Sunday: $48.40 (Not sold online, only available onsite from a Butler Carnival Kiosk) |
Season Pass | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Premium Season Pass | $99.55 | $99.55 |
Wine Fest | $38.50 | $44 |
The LAST Wednesday* July 8 | $6 | $6 |
Throwback Thursdays (TBT)* | $11 | $11 |
Concerts | $16.50-$68.50 | $17.50-$71.50 |
Ticket Type (Prices include Processing Fees) | Black Friday & Cyber Monday 10% Off and NO Processing Fees November 26-December 2, 2025 | Advanced Sale Prices Includes Fees Until June 18, 2026 | Fairtime Prices Includes Fees June 19-July 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
General Admission (13-61) | $14.40 | $17.60 | $19.80 |
Child Admission (6-12) | $11.70 | $14.30 | $16.50 |
Senior Admission (62+) | $11.70 | $14.30 | $16.50 |
Child 5 & Under Admission** | Free | Free | Free |
Active Military** | Free | Free | Free |
General Parking Per Day NO Processing Fees Ever | $15 | $15 | $15 |
Carnival + Sky Ride Wristband | $31.50 | $39.60 | Wednesday & Thursday: $42.90 Friday & Sunday: $48.40 (Not sold online, only available onsite from a Butler Carnival Kiosk) |
Season Pass | $40.50 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Premium Season Pass | $81 | $99.55 | $99.55 |
Wine Fest | $31.50 | $38.50 | $44 |
The LAST Wednesday* July 8 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
Throwback Thursdays (TBT)* | $11 | $11 | $11 |
Concerts | $16.50-$68.50 | $16.50-$68.50 | $17.50-$71.50 |
Deals & Promotions
the advance sale
- Advance Sale - Save on admission, carnival wristbands, concerts and the Wine Fest with Advance Sale discountes through June 18
Bundles & Passes
- Season Pass - Pay less than $3 per day for admission
- Premium Season Pass - Includes discounted general parking (under $3 per day for admission and $3 a day for general parking
FREE ADMISSION OFFERS
- Children 5 & Under- FREE All day, every day
- Active Military - FREE admission with proof of valid ID
- Veterans - FREE admission with proof of valid ID
- Active First Responders - Active First Responders - July 4 until 5pm with proof of valid ID (firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs)
- School Ticket - Free for elementary Alameda County students (through participating schools, check with your district)
DISCOUNT & DEAL DAYS
- Feed the Need Food Drive - Feed the Need Food Drive → Wednesday, July 1 - Bring 4 non-perishable items for ONE (1) FREE admission until 5pm, Benefiting the Alameda County Community Food Bank
- Pet Food Drive - Wednesday, June 24 - Bring unopened dog/cat food for ONE (1) FREE admission until 5pm Benefiting Valley Humane Society
- Wednesday Admission - $6 admission on the last Wednesday, July 8 only, until 5pm
- Throwback Thursdays Admission - $11 admission until 5pm, same admission price as 2010
- Pint for a Pass Blood Drive - Donate blood (Feb 1–June 1) for ONE (1) FREE admission ticket
RIDE & FOOD DEALS & DISCOUNTS
- Advance Sale - Purchase online before June 19 and save
- Dollar Ride Wednesdays - $1 Rides every Wednesday, from 1-5pm
- $3 Fair Food Bites - Every Thursday, from 1-5pm
FREE PERKS
- General Admission Concert Seats - FREE bleacher seating with Fair Admission while supplies last
- Parking - No processing fees, ever
- Season Pass - Daily Fair admission, early access to concert tickets and included general parking
*Fair tickets must be purchased online – in advance or at the Gates using your mobile device or a ticket kiosk (prices are the same).
Pre-purchased Carnival Wristbands are a QR voucher and may be redeemed at a Butler Carnival Kiosk when inside the Fair.
Note, Starting the first day of Fair on June 19 all Carnival purchases may only be made at a Butler Carnival Kiosk on the Fairgrounds.
Why is there a ticket fee? The Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association (ACAFA) is a non-profit that does not take tax funding from the government for the annual Summer Fair. This Fair is funded by the Fair revenue and used to host the next annual Fair.
No refunds, no exchanges. All sales are final. Discount promos do not apply to already reduced Special Promotions. Offers can not be combined.
Restrictions Apply
ALL tickets and passes: no refunds, no exchanges.
Subject to change.
*Season Passes are subject to change. Restrictions apply. One daily, nontransferable Fair admission (June 19-July 12, 2026, Wednesday-Sunday). Your Season Pass is good for one (1) Fair admission every day Fair is open (18 days). Hand stamp required for re-entry, Season Pass will only scan one time a day. Event tickets sold separately. Your pass gives you early access to concert tickets; tickets will be sold first come, first serve and while supplies last. **Premium Season Pass Parking also includes one General Parking lot entry per day (18 days). General lots include Gate 7 (when open), Gate 8 and Gate 12. Does not include parking in-and-out privileges, WP on Pleasanton Avenue, VIP or parking at non-Fair events. Parking Passes only apply to PREMIUM Season Pass holders and is not transferable. Both Season Passes and Premium
Season Passes require a photo ID at time of entering gates.
Deals By Day
If you claim an Alameda County School, Competitor or Senior admission ticket, it may be used any single day of Fair until 9pm.
If you received a Pint for a Pass admission ticket, it may be used any day Fair is open in June until 9pm.
If you donate to the Pet Food or Food Drive, you must donate by 5pm to receive admission for that day until 5pm.
June 13-15
Friday-Sunday
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 18
Wednesday
Feed the Need Food Drive, Free Fair Admission with Donations, until 5pm
Feed The Need Food Drive List
- Canned entrees (chili, ravioli, etc.)
- Boxed mac & cheese
- Canned meat and tuna
- Low-sodium canned soups
Please no food items in glass containers
4 donations are required per free entry
Dollar Ride Wednesdays, Until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 19
Thursday
Throwback Thursday Admission, until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 20-22
Friday-Sunday
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 25
Wednesday
Pet Food Drive, Free Fair Admission with Donations, until 5pm
Pet Food Drive List
Donation List
- Cat Food- 8 cans OR 1 bag of dry food (6lbs +)
- Dog Food- 4 cans OR 1 bag of dry food (6lbs+)
Items NOT accepted (please do not bring):
- Leashes, collars, harnesses
- Pet stairs
- Pet car seats
- Kennels/crates
- Medication
- Linens
- Blankets and comforters
- Opened bags of food
Dollar Ride Wednesday, Until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 26
Thursday
Throwback Thursday Admission, until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 27-29
Friday-Sunday
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
July 2
Wednesday
Dollar Ride Wednesday, Until 5pm
Wednesday Admission Special (July 2 only) until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
July 3
Thursday
Throwback Thursday Admission, until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
July 4-6
Friday-Sunday
July 4th – First Responders Free with ID until 3pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
Tickets & Parking Deals
Until June 13, 2024
Carnival wristbands are only sold online through June 13, 2024 with reduced pricing. Just $34 for a single day wristband. Starting June, all wristbands and tickets may only be purchased inside the Fair at a Butler Kiosk for full price ($37 Wed – Thurs; $42 Fri – Sun and July 4).
Buy a Season Pass and pay as low as $2.50 a day for Fair admission. But a Premium Season Pass and also pay as little as $2.50 on general parking every day of fair. Purchase during a sale, and save even more!
All day, every day
No processing fees on parking, before or during Fair, online or in person, never pay a fee.
$5.50 Wednesday
July 2 | Until 5pm
Discounted ticket available until 5pm day of the promotion. Discounted tickets valid all day during promotion day.
(price includes processing fee).
Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday | $11.00 Admission
*Discounted ticket available until 5pm day of promotion. Discounted tickets valid all day during promotion day.
(price includes processing fee).
Fair Fun Savings Bundle
Season Passes
General Parking
Wednesday, July 2
Throwback Thursday
Fair time Deals
Children 5 & Under
All Day, Every Day
Free general admission
First Responders
Friday, July 4
Free Admission for First Responders with ID until 3pm
(includes nurses, doctors, EMT, law enforcement)
Every Concert
Big O Tires Concert Series general admission seating (metal bleacher seats with backs) in the Lucky Amphitheater are free with general fair admission. Seating is first come first serve starting at 7pm while supplies last. Grab your GA seating voucher at the Clock Tower – feel free to enjoy the Fair and head back to the Amphitheater at 7pm. Or stand in line at the Amphitheater for a voucher and seat.
Benefiting Valley Humane Society
Wednesday, June 25 until 5pm
Bring unopened dog or cat food for free general admission on June 25
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 25 only
PLUS $1 carnival rides until 5pm
Donations are only accepted until 5pm
Donation List
- Cat Food- 8 cans OR 1 bag of dry food (6lbs +)
- Dog Food- 4 cans OR 1 bag of dry food (6lbs+)
Items NOT accepted (please do not bring):
- Leashes, collars, harnesses
- Pet stairs
- Pet car seats
- Kennels/crates
- Medication
- Linens
- Blankets and comforters
- Opened bags of food
Benefiting Alameda County Food Bank
Wednesday, June 18 until 5pm
Bring 4 non-perishable food items to receive one Free general admission on June 18
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 18 only
PLUS $1 carnival rides until 5pm
Donations are only accepted until 5pm
Donation List
- Canned entrees (chilli, ravioli, etc.)
- Boxed mac & cheese
- Canned meat and tuna
- Low-sodium canned soups
Questions, click here
Dollar Ride Wednesday
June 18 and 25, July 2
Enjoy $1 Carnival rides every Wednesday the Fair is open from 1pm to 5pm
Military
Military free general admission for active and vets with ID, all day, every day.
$3 Food Bites
June 19, 26 and July 3
Try fabulous Fair food samples for just $3 from 1pm to 5pm
School Ticket
Students K-5th Grade in Alameda County may receive one FREE admission ticket from their school.
Check with your district to see if your school opted-in, then look for the email the district/school sent to all families to claim their free student admission ticket. Follow the special instructions.
Senior Ticket Giveaway
Pick-up Dates April 1 – May 31
Seniors 62+ may pick up one Free Fair Admission Ticket to use any single day of Fair
$5.50 Wednesday
July 2 | Until 5pm
Discounted ticket available until 5pm day of the promotion. Discounted tickets valid all day during promotion day.
(price includes processing fee).
Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday | $11.00 Admission
*Discounted ticket available until 5pm day of promotion. Discounted tickets valid all day during promotion day.
(price includes processing fee).
Children 5 & Under
First Responders
GA Concert Seats
Pet Food Drive & $1 Rides
Food Drive & $1 Rides
Dollar Ride Wednesdays
Military Free
$3 Food Bites
School Ticket
Wednesday, July 2
Throwback Thursday
First Responders
Friday, July 4
Free Admission for First Responders with ID until 3pm
(includes nurses, doctors, EMT, law enforcement)
GA Concert Seats
Every Concert
Big O Tires Concert Series general admission seating (metal bleacher seats with backs) in the Amphitheater are free with general fair admission. Seating is first come first serve starting at 7pm while supplies last. Grab your GA seating voucher outside the Amphitheater – feel free to enjoy the Fair and head back to the amphitheater at 7pm. Or stand in line at the Amphitheater for a voucher and seat.
*GA Seating voucher required for entry.
Benefiting Valley Humane Society
Wednesday, June 25 until 5pm
Bring unopened dog or cat food for free general admission on June 25
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 25 only
PLUS $1 carnival rides until 5pm
Donations are only accepted until 5pm
Donation List
- Cat Food- 8 cans OR 1 bag of dry food (6lbs +)
- Dog Food- 4 cans OR 1 bag of dry food (6lbs+)
Items NOT accepted (please do not bring):
- Leashes, collars, harnesses
- Pet stairs
- Pet car seats
- Kennels/crates
- Medication
- Linens
- Blankets and comforters
- Opened bags of food
Benefiting Alameda County Food Bank
Wednesday, June 18 until 5pm
Bring 4 non-perishable food items to receive one Free general admission on June 18
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 18 only
PLUS $1 carnival rides until 5pm
Donations are only accepted until 5pm
Donation List
- Canned entrees (chilli, ravioli, etc.)
- Boxed mac & cheese
- Canned meat and tuna
- Low-sodium canned soups
Questions, click here
Dollar Ride Wednesday
June 18 and 25, July 2
Enjoy $1 Carnival rides every Wednesday the Fair is open from 1pm to 5pm
Military
Military free general admission for active and vets with ID, all day, every day.
$3 Food Bites
June 19, 26 and July 3
Try fabulous Fair food samples for just $3 from 1pm to 5pm
