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!

Many food concessionaires prefer debit or credit card payment, and may not accept cash.

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!

Extra ticket required; tickets must be purchased with debit or credit card. No cash accepted.

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.

Extra ticket required; tickets must be purchased with debit or credit card. No cash accepted.

Buckle up and hang on because we’ve got a dozen spinning, dipping, zipping & swinging family-friendly rides to choose from, all suited for kids (and kids at heart!)

Extra ticket required; tickets must be purchased with debit or credit card. No cash accepted.

From kitchen favorites like CutCo knives and Vitamix blenders, to a huge selection of Russian nesting dolls and custom fit toe rings, we’ve got three large shopping halls full of the gadgets and gizmos a-plenty you just can’t seem to find anywhere else!

Many retail vendors prefer debit or credit card payment, and may not accept cash. Cash is not accepted in the event Gift Shop.

For generations of San Diegans, saddling up on Happy Day Pony Rides is their first experience in equestrian athletics at the Fairgrounds!

Extra ticket required; tickets are purchased directly through this vendor.

Discover your inner farmer in Agri-Land! Kid-size tractors harvest big imaginations, Hollandia Dairy hosts daily milking demonstrations to show just what it takes to get that glass of milk you drink from the farm to your fridge! You won’t go home empty handed. Plant a seed to take home and watch it grow into a radish, head of lettuce, flavorful herb or a magestic sunflower.

HOME•GROWN gardeners will delight in the Garden Walk, a nod to the beloved Fair tradition of building grand landscape displays. San Diego Garden Railway Society engineers have dusted off their tracks and put their engines in motion to tour our region’s leading agricultural commodities. Don’t be fooled by the scale of this exhibit, complete with giant garden creatures!

Don’t blink during this family favorite as America’s fastest swine take the track, racing to the finish line for that Oreo cookie!

These high flying, extreme sport, wickedly talented athletic animals capture the hearts of hundreds of thousands coast to coast. These canine ambassadors for animal rescue and pet adoption will leap their way right into your heart!

Juggling almost anything he can get his hands on, this highly-energetic comedic juggler serves up a wildly entertaining and dynamic show.

Don’t look away as Godfrey appears when you least expect it and dazzles you with his magic and sleight of hand!

We all love San Diego and it’s wildlife. Let’s work together to make this magical place the best that it can be! Karla from Pacific Animal Productions will introduce her animal ambassadors – ranging from birds of prey like owls and hawks, to more humble rolly-polly mammals like armadillos and hedgehogs – for what’s guaranteed to be “wild” fun!

Grab the long board! Surf’s Up and there’s nothing that’s more “homegrown fun” than surfin’ along with the Jackstraws.This surf band has served as the Fair’s unofficial greeters for a dozen+ years, and this year is no exception!  From Dick Dale to the Ventures, summer is here. Cowabunga!

Instrumental group Juice Box, with an incredible variety of influences ranging from Jimmy Hendrix to Herbie Hancock, pushes the boundaries of funk, soul, and jazz. Filled with toe-tapping melodies and melodic solos from drummer Matthew Smith, Ed Kornhauser on keyboard, Louis Valenzuela on guitar and Omar Lopez on bass.

Every day we’ll feature local musicians at our West Gate.

If you’ve got that competitive spirit, this is the place for you! Every day, we’ll offer up fun and unique contests – from Bubble Gum Blowing to Corn Husking, Upcycled Aprons to Patriotic Cupcakes.

Want tips on how to capture that perfect photo, create a floral centerpiece for your next dinner party, or just interested in trying out a new hobby? Our daily demonstrations may just introduce you to some crafty new skills.

Have you ever wanted to enter something you made at home in the Fair? At Home•Grown•Fun, you don’t have to plan ahead! Make a crafty project with Gather by Charity Wings, and you’ll get to take it home with you to display proudly.

Watch a real cow being milked and learn just what it takes to get that glass of milk you drink from the farm to your fridge!

What’s more HOME•GROWN•FUN than the 4th of July? Let’s celebrate the birth of our nation by wearing stars & stripes, eating apple funnel cake, and cheering on our Fireworks Finale!

Fireworks Viewing Tips: This year’s show is specially-designed for our HOME•GROWN•FUN on-site audience. Best viewing will be in the West Avenue and West Gate area; Grandstand seating will NOT be available.