Community Banner Program

★ THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED ★
Thank you for your interest; please check back in December to apply for the 2026 San Diego County Fair banner program.

Would you like your community to be involved in 2026? There is no cost to participate!

The Fair provides:

Photo shoot at your location
Backdrop and theme-related props
Design of banner artwork (includes your organization's logo)
Printing of banners
Installation and removal of banners on your designated street posts

Your organization provides:

Photo shoot location
Coordination of participants from your community (invitation, scheduling, photo releases)
A minimum of 10 banner spaces on street poles and required hardware
Distribution of printed banners at your location after the Fair

Each individual participant receives 2 free Fair admission tickets, plus their printed banner after the Fair.

2026 Fair Timeline:

December 2025 - January 2026: applications open
February 2026: photo sessions take place
Mid-May 2026: banner installation begins
July 2026: banner removal begins