SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR POSTPONED TO 2021 AMID COVID-19 CONCERNS
DEL MAR, Calif. (April 14, 2020) – The postponement of the San Diego County Fair was announced at today’s monthly 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors meeting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Based on Governor Gavin Newsom’s press conference today where he stated, “The prospect of mass gatherings is negligible at best until we get to herd immunity and we get a vaccine,” mass gatherings are not likely to be allowed for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we believe it is the responsible decision to postpone the San Diego County Fair to 2021. We encourage all San Diegans to continue adhering to all public health guidelines so that the Fair can return in 2021.
“The health and safety of our community takes precedence during this unprecedented time of crisis,” said Tim Fennell, CEO/General Manager of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. “The San Diego County Fair is a beloved family tradition for more than 1.5 million San Diegans each year, as well as a source of livelihood for numerous individuals and businesses. Yet with the continued impacts of COVID-19, postponing this year’s Fair is the right thing to do.”
This Fair’s theme couldn’t be more relevant: Heroes, Unite! Now, more than ever, we’re acutely aware that some of our very greatest heroes walk among us. We are so thankful to the healthcare workers and first responders who are keeping our communities safe, the teachers who keep our children learning and the countless community heroes who are going to extraordinary efforts to help others during this great time of need. That’s why we’ll be proud to carry this theme through to next year’s Fair – honoring the heroes who continue to emerge throughout our community.
Making the decision to postpone this year’s Fair was no easy feat. The Fair is truly a labor of love that our staff, vendors, sponsors, community members and volunteers pour many months of planning into. Yet, as the largest annual event in San Diego County and one of the top five fairs in North America, we’re following the recommendations of public health officials to postpone mass gatherings until it is safe to host them again.
For now, we are currently on standby to be utilized for Emergency Operations Services at any time. We’ve partnered with the San Diego Food Bank to serve as a food distribution site, have donated several hundred N95 masks to health care providers and will continue looking for ways to serve the community.
We will also continue to heed advice from Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Department of Food & Agriculture and the California Department of Public Health as we move forward. We will begin hosting and planning future events once it has been deemed safe to do so.
Until then, stay healthy and strong, San Diego. We can’t wait to celebrate the heroes among us at next year’s Fair.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR POSTPONED TO 2021 AMID COVID-19 CONCERNS

We know it’s “no fair!” there won’t be a San Diego County Fair this year.
But we’re keeping the Fair spirit alive for you this summer with these fun activities!
Summer Schwag

Show off some Fair flair with a visit to our online Gift Shop! Be a hero in “Heroes Unite!” logo merchandise, or sport some summer vibes in one of our ten new t-shirt designs.
Student Preview

Students are the stars of our online Student Preview, featuring a variety of artwork, robotics, woodworking, drafting, and fashion design… all created by San Diego youth.
Photography

Love browsing through the eye-popping pix in the Fair’s Exhibit of Photography? Enjoy the picture perfect images from the comfort of your home in our online photography portfolios.

The heroic lineup for the Toyota Summer Concert Series will feature 27 nights of entertainment on the Corona Grandstand Stage. For the best seats in the house, purchase tickets early online at Ticketmaster.

Date & Times
The 2020 San Diego County Fair opens June 5 and runs through July 5. The Fair will be closed Mondays.

Tickets
The very best deals on admission, rides, food and more. Deals and discounts will be on sale in the spring, so check back!

Deals & Discounts
The very best deals on admission, rides, food and more. Deals and discounts will be on sale in the spring, so check back!

Parking
Where to park, on and off the Fairgrounds. Park close to the gates, or save money at our off-site lots.

Public Transportation
How to get to the Fair by train, bus & trolley. Our Fair Tripper combo package will save you money.

Fair Map
Find your way around the Fair with our handy map. From concert venues to restrooms, we have you covered!
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Postitioning your company’s product or service at the San Diego County Fair enables you to reach up to 1.6 million people who will pass through our gates each year!