Safeway Barn - Alameda County Fair

The Farm at the Fairgrounds

The Farm is a dynamic new educational destination and future field trip hub located on the Fairgrounds. Developed to inspire curiosity and foster learning, The Farm offers children and the wider community a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of local agriculture and its essential role in daily life.

Far more than a display of crops and animals, The Farm illustrates the connection between agriculture, healthy living, and the farm-to-table movement. Through interactive exhibits and real-life farming practices, visitors gain insight into where food comes from and how sustainable agriculture contributes to both personal well-being and environmental health.

Give Where You Live! The Foundation is proud to join 925 Gives—a simple, impactful way to support vital fundraisers right here in our community. As we work to open more areas of The Farm and highlight the importance of farming and agriculture across Alameda County, we invite you to join us in this mission. Your donation helps us grow, educate, and build a stronger future together. ↪ Donate

Phase 1 - The Safeway Barn

Phase I of The Farm made it’s debut during the 2025 Fair, featuring the state-of-the-art Safeway Barn, showcasing sustainable building practices and agricultural innovation:

Animals at the summer Fair included dairy goats, sheep, pigs, Holstein calves, a horse and adult beef cows
Chicken and quail chicks hatched all throughout Fair time
Multiple animal births took place during the Fair, including piglets, a Pygmy goat and a Nubian goat

Visit during the 2026 Fair to enjoy the animals and learn about ag in Alameda County. For a sneak peak on the type of animals in the Barn, click below:

Looking Ahead: Help Grow The Farm

Phase 2 promises even more excitement on the horizon. Planned features include a central pavilion, outdoor kitchen, water storage tank, and potential additions like an orchard, vineyard or hop yard—each designed to deepen the educational and environmental impact of The Farm.

Be part of the growth. Donations help bring these next steps to life and expand access to hands-on agricultural learning for the entire community.

Become A Sponsor

Be a part of the Fair and become a sponsor. Opportunities range from being the Phase 2 sponsor to areas inside the Farm such as the outdoor kitchen, animal pens, and more. Click below to learn more.