Competitions
Exhibits Information
Participate in the 2026 Alameda County Fair Competitions and receive a free general admission ticket to the summer Fair. The annual summer Fair is your chance to show off your creativity including baking, crafts, flowers, jewelry, painting, photography, quilting and more.
During Fair come out to see all the competitor’s work in the Exhibit Buildings. For a list click here.
Adult & Youth Information
Small Animals & Livestock Information
Youth & OPen Small Animals
Departments
Youth
Livestock
Wine & Homebrew Information
The California Signature Wine Competition is open to all U.S. wineries, uniting the long-running Alameda County Fair Wine Competitions and Livermore Valley’s Uncorked! into one premier showcase.
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest Qualifier
6/15/2024 @ 1:30pm
It’s here, under the radiant California sun, where two top athletes will seize a golden opportunity to etch their names among the elite. The Alameda County Fair returns to the qualifying circuit along with it’s thrilling rides and eye-catching exhibits this year.
The top male and female warriors of the culinary arena will secure their passage to the grandest stage of them all—the July 4th championship.