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San Diego's Biggest Outdoor Classroom

There's no better place to learn than the San Diego County Fair! From our agricultural exhibits to our Junior Livestock Auction, our in-school Plant*Grow*Eat program to our daily Flag Raising at opening ceremonies—kids of all ages will learn something new, and they'll have FUN doing it!

Demonstrations & Speakers The Fair presents demonstrations and expert speakers in a vast variety of subjects. These are valuable opportunities for lifelong learners!

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Student Showcase Secondary and community college teachers enter student projects to win ribbons and prizes.

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Scholarship Program Have you worked or exhibited at the San Diego County Fair? Apply for a Don Diego Scholarship today!

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Junior Livestock Auction FFA, 4-H and Grange members may enter hand-raised animals for the chance to compete at the Junior Livestock Auction.

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Flag Raising Troop leaders can sign their scouts up to raise the U.S. and California flags at our daily opening ceremonies out in The Farm.

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Student with hand-grown plant and award ribbon

Plant*Grow*Eat This free program teaches Pre-K through 6th Grade students how to grow and eat their own food! Teachers can apply for their classes.

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June 11 - July 6, 2025

(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

Hot Diggity Dog (and cat and fish and bird)!

Whether you've got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into our lives. They're our snuggle buddies, our adventure partners, and our loyal companions. This summer we'll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets.

Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat's meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment during our Summer Pet-tacular at the 2025 San Diego County Fair!

Check back for updates on competitions, educational programs, entertainment, and ticket information. And while pets are generally not permitted at the San Diego County Fair for safety reasons, stay tuned for exclusive, paw-some activities just for pets and their people!