SUMMER SPROUTS HERE
June 11–July 4
(closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Gates open 11am–9pm daily
Oh, how we missed you last year!
We just couldn’t let another summer come and go without celebrating San Diego and all of the wonderful food & agriculture, arts & talent, business & innovation, and all-around FUN of our community.
So while we’re still masked up and six-feet apart, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting back to our roots for HOME*GROWN*FUN, presented by the San Diego County Fair.
Smaller in scale than the fair and limited in attendance, HOME*GROWN*FUN will offer a taste of your fair favorites–including shopping, food concessionaires, a Ferris wheel and carousel, agricultural-themed exhibits, demonstrations, contests and “edu-tainment” designed to educate and delight families looking to get outside for some real-life, in-person and down-home fun.
Let’s get growing again, San Diego!
Oh, how we missed you last year!
We just couldn’t let another summer come and go without celebrating San Diego and all of the wonderful food & agriculture, arts & talent, business & innovation, and all-around FUN of our community.
So while we’re still masked up and six-feet apart, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting back to our roots for HOME*GROWN*FUN, presented by the San Diego County Fair.
Smaller in scale than the fair and limited in attendance, HOME*GROWN*FUN will offer a taste of your fair favorites–including shopping, food concessionaires, a Ferris wheel and carousel, agricultural-themed exhibits, demonstrations, contests and “edu-tainment” designed to educate and delight families looking to get outside for some real-life, in-person and down-home fun.
Let’s get growing again, San Diego!
Tickets & Parking 
Admission tickets and parking passes are limited and need to be purchased online in advance. No ticket sales will be available at the event.
Admission tickets go on sale May 1, 2021 at 9am.
ITEM |
PRICE |
|---|---|
| Parking | $12 |
| Admission Children 5 and younger |
Free |
| Admission All Ages 6+ |
$10 |
| NCTD FUN Tripper Save time & money with North County Transit District’s FUN Tripper–includes a round-trip fare on NCTD’s COASTER, SPRINTER or BREEZE bus PLUS admission to HOME*GROWN*FUN for the low price of $12! You’ll skip the hassle of parking & will get dropped off right at the event entrance. |
$12 |
To avoid overcrowding and help ensure easy and safe access, daily admission capacities are limited. Guests will select the preferred arrival date and time of their visit. Once inside the Fairgrounds, the length of stay is at the guests’ leisure.
What To Do
Swifty Swine Pig Races
Don’t blink during this family favorite as America’s fastest swine take the track, racing to the finish line for that Oreo cookie!
Extreme Dock Dogs
Big air wave, extreme vertical or speed retrieve–watch these daredevil dogs leap their way right into your heart!
HOME*GROWN*FUN on the Farm
Pacific Animal Productions takes us on an educational journey with some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife.
Agri-Land
Learn about California’s crops from cut flowers to coffee, and San Diego’s favorite fruit, the avocado–this magical place teaches us all about the fertile soil, the crops it produces, and the hard-working farmers who tend to it all, right here in our own backyard!
Carousel
Pick from a colorful, whimsical menagerie of equestrian and exotic animals, and saddle up for a spin on this merry-go-round guaranteed to delight kids of all ages.
Make & Takes
Daily interactive activities allow guests to not only make, but take the best kind of souvenir home with them!
Ferris Wheel
Nothing beats the 360º view from the tippy top of our Ferris wheel, the grand classic of carnival rides. Views span from the sparking blue Pacific down the Coast-to-Crest Trail!
Shopping
From your kitchen favorites like CutCo knives, Vitamix blenders and that simple salsa maker to the largest selection of toe rings you’ve seen just about anywhere, we’ve got two large shopping halls full of a mix of gadgets and gizmos a-plenty that you just can’t seem to find anywhere else!
Food
Whether you’re craving deep-fried favorites, smoky bar-b-que, sweets and treats, or something served on-a- stick, you’ll have more than thirty food concessionaires to choose from, so come hungry!
Strolling Entertainment
Two-step through the entrance gates to the welcoming sounds of the Jackstraws or Juicebox Jazz Trio, or be dazzled by Godfrey the Magician’s sleight of hand. Our strolling entertainers are here to surprise and delight guests of all ages.
Happy Day Pony Rides
For generations of San Diegans, saddling up on Happy Day Pony Rides is their first experience in equestrian athletics at the Fairgrounds!
Contests & Demos
Competitor’s wanted! We’re bringing on the competitions–and the prizes!–with daily contests for all ages and talents, ranging from floral arranging to bubble gum blowing. Want to learn a whole new skill? Catch one of our pro demonstrators who will show you the tips and tricks for a whole new talent!
Summer Jobs
Join Our Team
Looking for a fun way to earn some extra money? Come join us at HOME*GROWN*FUN helping serve up summertime fun!
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