Alameda County Fair Hours

The Alameda County Fair runs: June 20 to July 8, 2012, closed on Mondays. Visit the website at www.alamedacountyfair.com 

Admission: $6-$10 (see fair website for promotional discount days)

Days/Times:    Tuesdays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
                         Fridays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
                         Fourth of July, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
                         Ticket sales close at 9 p.m.

Carnival Hours:

Tues - Thurs:

Fri - Sun:

Fourth of July

12pm - close

11am - close

11am - close

Carnival prices*

Unlimited Ride Wristband

$27 Tues - Fri
$30 Sat - Sun

*$5 discount for purchasing wristband online

Parking:

General parking at Gates 8 and 12 costs $8. Preferred parking at Gate 8 costs $15, and preferred VIP parking on Pleasanton Avenue costs $20.

Patch will be writing about the fair, as well as offering daily suggestions on things to do. And we'll be launching a fair photo contest, so watch for that.

If you have questions, browse the frequently asked questions page of the fair website.