Connecting the Community to Agriculture
Meet the Animals at the Safeway Barn
Open June 19-July 12 | Wednesdays-Sundays
Visit up close with farm animals, watch chicks hatch, see newborn animals and discover how agriculture shapes our everyday lives.
Meet the Animals
- Dairy Goats
- Sheep
- Pigs
- Holstein Calves
- Horses
- Beef Cattle
- Chick & Quail Hatchings
- Animal Births During Fair
Why Visit The Safeway Barn?
Learn Where Food Comes From
Experience chick and quail hatchings and see how animals are raised and cared for.
Discover the connection between farms, healthy living and the journey from farm to table.
Explore Sustainable Agriculture
Learn how modern farming uses innovation, technology and conservation practices to feed communities.
What You'll Experience
Educational exhibits
Interactive learning opportunities
Animal care demonstrations
Agricultural innovation
Family-friendly experiences
Agriculture career exploration
Sustainability education
Plus, enjoy farm animals throughout the Fair in the small animals building, the livestock pavilion, the petting zoo and pony and camel rides.
More Than A Barn
The Safeway Barn is Phase 1 of The Farm at the Fairgrounds, a new agricultural education destination designed to inspire future generations. Open during the Fair and growing year-round, The Farm connects visitors with agriculture, sustainability and healthy living through hands-on experiences, the use of technology and real-world learning.
Help Grow The Farm
Phase 2 plans include:
- Outdoor Pavilion
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Water Storage System
- Orchard Oppotunities
- Vineyard Opportunities
- Expanded Educational Spaces
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The Safeway Barn exists thanks to Safeway’s investment in agricultural education and community learning. Their support helped launch the first phase of The Farm and create new opportunities for hands-on agriculture education across Alameda County.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Patrick O'Brien
