Deals
Discounts & Deals
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Sunday Special
Every Sunday the Grandstand will have $5 Beer (any beer on tap) and $5 Hotdogs
Deals By Day
If you claimed 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 14-16
Friday-Sunday
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 19
Wednesday
Pet Food Drive, Free Fair Admission with Donations, until 5pm
Dollar Ride Wednesdays, Until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 20
Thursday
$3 Fair Bites from 1pm-5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 21-23
Friday-Sunday
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 26
Wednesday
Feed the Need Food Drive, Free Fair Admission with Donations, until 5pm
Dollar Ride Wednesday, Until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 27
Thursday
$3 Fair Bites from 1pm-5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
June 28-30
Friday-Sunday
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
July 3
Wednesday
Dollar Day! $1 General Fair Admission All Day (Gates are pen noon-9:30pm), plus $1 Rides, Until 5pm
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
July 4
Thursday
First Responders Free General Admission, Until 3pm (parking gates close at 3pm; admission gates close at 4pm)
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
July 5-7
Friday-Sunday
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
Children 5 & Under Free Fair Admission
Tickets & Parking Deals
Until June 13, 2024
Buy In advance and save! Admission, parking, carnival wristbands and Tasting Fests are discounted.
November 22 – 28, 2023
Save during the biggest sale of the season. Receive 10% off already reduced Advance Sale Prices. PLUS pay no processing fees.
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.
Advance Sale
Carnival Wristband Discount
Season Passes
General Parking
Fair time Deals
Children 5 & Under
All Day, Every Day
Free general admission
First Responders
Thursday, July 4
Free Admission for First Responders with ID until 3pm
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.
Pint for a Pass
Benefiting Valley Humane Society
Wednesday, June 19 until 5pm
Bring unopened dog or cat food for free general admission on June 19
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 19 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 Community Food Bank
Wednesday, June 26 until 5pm
Bring 4 non-perishable food items to receive one Free general admission on June 26
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 26 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
Dollar Ride Wednesday
June 19 and 26, July 3
Enjoy $1 Carnival rides every Wednesday the Fair is open from 1pm to 5pm
Military
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
$3 Food Bites
June 20 and June 27
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
Children 5 & Under
First Responders
GA Concert Seats
Pint for a Pass
Pet Food Drive & $1 Rides
Food Drive & $1 Rides
Dollar Ride Wednesdays
Military
$3 Food Bites
School Ticket
First Responders
Thursday, July 4
Free Admission for First Responders with ID until 3pm
GA Concert Seats
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.
*GA Seating voucher required for entry.
Benefiting Valley Humane Society
Wednesday, June 19 until 5pm
Bring unopened dog or cat food for free general admission on June 19
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 19 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 Community Food Bank
Wednesday, June 26 until 5pm
Bring 4 non-perishable food items to receive one Free general admission on June 26
One admission per donation
Admission ticket valid until 5pm on June 26 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
Dollar Ride Wednesday
June 19 and 26, July 3
Enjoy $1 Carnival rides every Wednesday the Fair is open from 1pm to 5pm
Military
Military Free General Admission with ID, All day
$3 Food Bites
June 20 and June 27
Try fabulous Fair food samples for just $3 from 1pm to 5pm
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