What Sets It Apart
Running since 1912, the Alameda County Fair is one of the Bay Area’s largest annual events, with a demolition derby, pig races, and a concert series spread across four consecutive long weekends (Wednesday–Sunday) rather than a continuous run.
Source: alamedacountyfair.com (official)Fair Highlights
Expect thoroughbred horse racing, championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, a massive midway, nationally known entertainment, and an outstanding variety of fair food and artisan vendors.
A Closer Look
Every year, Pleasanton hosts the Alameda County Fair, which is one of California's largest and most beloved county fairs, running for 24 days and drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from the East Bay each summer. First held in 1912, it's carried on as a California agricultural tradition for well over a hundred years.
Planning Your Visit
The horse racing at Alameda is a highlight — the grandstand fills quickly on race days. The fair runs over three weekends so consider a weekday visit for smaller crowds.
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