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Carnival

2025 Ride Information

Coming Soon

The summer Fair returns with a Kids’ Carnival and the Midway full of rides and games.

Starting June 13, 2025, carnival wristbands may only be purchased on site at a Butler Kiosk in the Kids or Midway Carnival areas. Butler kiosks take both credit card and cash. All day passes and individual ticket purchase all print as wristbands now.

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All Day Carnival Wristband

During Fair all wristbands must be purchased directly from Butler on the Fairgrounds. The wristband includes rides and the Sky Ride. Valid one single day of Fair.

Sky Ride Wristband

Don’t want to buy a Carnival wristband just to enjoy the Sky Ride? When on site, you can purchase just an Unlimited Sky Ride wristband. Visit the Sky Ride Ticket Box at either end of the Sky Ride when on the Fairgrounds for tickets.

2024 Carnival Rides

The long wait is over, Freak Out returns to the Midway starting June 14!

Concerts at the Alameda County Fairgrounds

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