Know Before You Go

Prepare For your Adventure!

Below is a range of information needed to prepare for your adventure. If you have further questions or needs, please use the “Chat With Us” feature in the bottom right portion of any page!

online ticketing

Purchase your admission and parking tickets online at home or anywhere on your mobile device. There are also ticket kiosks at the gates to purchase tickets, prices are the same as online. If you have cash, there are cash-to-card kiosks to trade cash for a card – pay no fees.

Ticket & Parking Information

Address & Parking

2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8, Pleasanton, CA 94566 or Tunnel Gate (Gate 12).
Preferred parking available at Tunnel Gate (Gate 12) off Valley Avenue (or Ace Parking Lot off Pleasanton Avenue).
Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay and mobile Tap-to-pay options accepted.
If you have cash, you can use the cash-to-card kiosk for free.
A kiosk is at Valley Avenue Gate (Gate 8). These cards can be used just like a credit card for parking, admission tickets, food, etc…in or outside the Fair where credit cards are accepted.
If you need accessible parking, ask the parking attendant upon entering and they will help find a solution. Parking rates apply.
No in-and-out privelages.

Admission Gates

Pre-purchase with a credit or debit card – scan a QR code or visit an Admission Gate Kiosk to pay online.
Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay and mobile Tap-to-pay options accepted.
Have cash? Trade cash-for-a-card at the admission gate with no service fee and use it just like a credit card for parking, admission tickets, food, etc…in or outside the Fair where credit cards are accepted.
There is no Will Call.

Hours

Wednesday – Sunday
12pm – 11pm
Carnival Open 1pm-11pm
Admission Gates Close at 9:15pm

Entry Hours
Parking Closes at 9pm – no in and out privileges for parking
Admission Gates Close at 9:15pm
Re-entry with handstamp

July 4th

12pm – Following the Firework Spectacular Show (Show is 9:30-9:45pm)
Admission Gates Close at 6pm
Parking Lots Close at 5:30pm
Learn More

For more information on hours, click here.

Getting Here

Wheels Livermore Riders

Livermore residents can leave their cars at home and ride the bus to Fair. Board any Route 10 bus along East Avenue and Railroad Avenue or board at the Wheels Transit Center located at the bus turnaround at 4501 Pleasanton Avenue.

The Tri-Valley Program is another option to get to the Fair. LAVTA Uber & Lyft ride-shares that start and end in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore.

Bike

Parking and bike racks at all gates.

BART & Wheels

Take BART to the East Dublin/Pleasanton Station then catch the WHEELS Route 10 Fair Shuttle bus.

ACE Train

The Pleasanton ACE train station is directly across the street from Pleasanton Avenue Gate (note, ACE does not run on Saturday or Sunday).

Uber/Lyft

Drop off and Pick up are at the bus turnaround by Pleasanton Avenue Gate and Valley Avenue Gate (Gate 8).

Carnival

Carnival Kiosks (Midway & Kids’ Park) accept cash and credit cards
● Purchase wristbands for unlimited rides and Sky Ride access, or buy individual tickets
● Wristbands cannot be used for games
● Advanced sale ends June 18, Fair time sales at Carnival kiosks only (June 19-July 12)
● Carnival is open 1pm-11pm

Health & Safety

No pets allowed for the safety of guests and the pet; admission will be denied. Only service animals trained to perform tasks related to a person’s disability are permitted on the Fairgrounds. There are no refunds, plan ahead.
Smoking allowed only in designated areas.
All guests and strollers pass through magnetometer scanners. Bag checks if needed.
No pets in strollers.
Concert rules: No beach balls, balloons or props.

Daily Schedule

The Fair will be open 12pm-11pm Wednesday-Sunday. Admission Gates Close at 9:15pm. On July 4 the Fair is open but Gates close early – Full Schedule

Special Events

- Juneteenth (June 19) Opening Day of the Fair – celebrate the first day of the Fair with special opening day festivities
- Father’s Day Free Giveaway – dads receive a free giveaway at the Admission Gates while supplies last
- Big O Tires Concert Series at 8pm – visit here
- Action Sports – click here for schedule
- Movies on the Concert Lawn at 6pm – for details visit here
- Firework & Drone Show June 19 and Firework Spectacular Show July 4 – visit here
- Fields of Gratitude #thankafarmer displays – visit daily in AgVenture
- Fair Festivals – visit here
- Wine Fest – visit here
- $3 Fair Food Bite Thursdays & Food Finder – visit here
- Shopping Finder – visit here
- Foodies Choice Awards Voting – visit here
- Entertainment and Performances – visit here