FAQs
General
Alameda County Fair takes safety very seriously. State of the art security scanners are at every gate. Visit our Safety webpage here to learn more and to see a list of prohibited and permitted items.
Parking Closes at 9pm
Admission Gates shut down at 9:15pm
Fair closes at 11pm
No, pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds for the safety and security of all guests. If you arrive with a pet you will not be permitted inside the Fair.
Only service animals trained to perform tasks related to a person’s disability are permitted on the Fairgrounds.
Yes, there will be a concert each night of the Fair, except for July 4. To view the concert line up, watch for updates – Concerts.
June 19-July 12 2026
Yes, Movies return to the concert lawn every night at 6pm. For the full schedule, visit here.
Yes, there will be a fireworks – visit here for details.
Weather permitting, subject to change.
Yes, we will have several promotional days and deals this year, including a food drive and a pet food drive. Click here to learn more.
Yes, to sign up or register for the competitions, click – Compete.
Yes, hand stamps are available at each gate as well as concerts for in and out privileges. Re-entry is valid until 9:15pm for Fair admission. Parking lots do not allow re-entry.
Special rates for Fair guests, click here for details.
No, for the safety of guests and the performer, no props allowed by guests during shows.
Tickets
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.
Yes! Why pay more, visit here for detials.
Active Military & Veterans Free general Admission all day, every day with valid Military ID.
If you purchased a ticket with a credit card, you may find your order by clicking here.
Tickets are on sale NOW. Buy Here
Tickets purchased are valid for any one day of the Fair.
Kiosks close at 9:15pm. Note, Parking closes at 9pm, admission.
Admission Gates and Kiosks close at 9:15pm. Parking closes at 9pm.
Removing admission from special events allows guests to purchase admission at a discounted rate and eliminates the risk of guests double purchasing.
Yes! Season Passes and Premium Season Passes (includes parking every day of Fair) are available for purchase now, please visit here.
Yes, a Food and Pet Food Drive, click here for more information.
Hours
Parking
Yes, parking must be purchased for each day. Buy online or at Parking Gate.
Preferred parking available at Tunnel Gate (Gate 12).
You may purchase ahead or at the Parking Gate via parking staff. Save time and pay in advance. Credit card only. There are reverse ATMs to exchange cash for a card at each Gate and at Valley Avenue Gate (Gate 8).
Preferred parking in the ACE lot is available at Pleasanton Avenue Gate each day of Fair.
Preferred parking also available at Tunnel Gate (Gate 12).
First come first serve based on availability. No large trucks or RVs. Credit card only.
Parking Closes at 9pm
Admission Gates Close at 9:15pm
Handstamp re-entry valid until 9:15pm
Yes, any extra large vehicle or RV that requires two parking spaces will need to pay for both spaces. RV and extra large vehicles are only able to park in General Parking lots at Valley Avenue Gate (Gate 8) or Tunnel Gate (Gate 12). No overnight privileges.
Yes, motorcycles are permitted to park in any of our parking lots. The parking rate for motorcycles is the same as for cars.
The Alameda County Fair will be open from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, July 12, 2026– open Wednesday through Sunday.
Fair will be open from noon to 11pm daily (see July 4th for special hours).
Open July 4 with a Fireworks Spectacular Show. The Fair will close immediately following the show.
Join
Please reach out to the Viking Agency, click here to see more information and how to contact the agency.
To apply to be a food or commercial vendor for the Fair visit – Join the Fair.
Please visit our Fair Employment page for job listings and to apply for a seasonal Fair position – Jobs.
To apply to be a Volunteer, please visit our Volunteers page – Volunteer.
Accessibility
Guests may purchase accessible seating in advance (club and floor level seats) on a first-come, first-served basis, plus one companion. Free General Admission Bleacher accessible seats are also available day of while supplies last. Please note, some accessible seating may require walking up steps.
The concert amphitheater offers ADA reserved seating and accessible ramps. Bleacher seating is free but not ADA compliant. Guests must be able to walk up stairs to access the bleachers.
Yes, ADA parking is available at Valley Avenue Gate (Gate 8) and Tunnel Gate (Gate 12), parking attendants can try to accommodate upon request. Parking fees apply. Also, our Preferred Parking Lots offer ADA parking on a first come, first serve based on availability and additional parking fee.
Yes, visit here for pricing and details.
A Sensory Activation Vehicle is available on-site in AgVenture Park (Red Zone) and equipped with sensory kits, noise-canceling headphones and a quiet space.