Explore the natural beauty of the region. The fun kicked off June 7 and will continue through July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
By Andreina Longoria
Tijuana.- The 2023 San Diego County Fair is preparing to receive thousands of people who visit the fun fair year after year, which in addition to offering music, food, games, and more, always has a theme, and this year it is Explore it!
Residents of San Diego County and Baja California can explore our region’s natural beauty. It began on June 7 and will continue through July 4 at the Fairgrounds in Del Mar.
EXPLORE INVITES YOU TO:
- Discover lots of fried food you didn’t know existed!
- Are you looking for healthier options? Visit The Wicked Kitchen, the first all-vegan option at the Fair, and try the delicious guacamole at Northgate Market!
- Entertainment, wild animals, all kinds of festivals, record-release demos, and much more! Come and get an idea of what this year’s Fair has for you.
- Try secret cocktails at our two speakeasies: Destination Unknown and Secret Stache.
- Find out about the beverage festivals within the Fair: the “Toast of the Coast” Wine Festival and the International Craft Beer Festival, now together with “Distilled,” our Festival of Cocktails and Distilled Spirits.
- We also have music and multicultural festivals: the Asian and Pacific Islander Festival, Bluegrass Day at the Fair, and the Gospel Music Festival, now in its 17th year!
Ticket offers and discounts:
Save $3 when you go to any Albertsons and Vons supermarket.
” Kids Days” offers FREE admission for children 12 and under every Friday.
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts is offering a $5 discount promotional code valid for the online purchase of two tickets. (Wednesday and Thursday only).
Military discount admission tickets are available online through GovX for those with the proper military ID.
- General parking: $20 (NEW! Buy online in advance to SAVE $5!)
- Preferred parking: $50
- Horsepark (off-site): $10
- Torrey Pines High School (off-site): Free!
Event dates:
Wednesday, June 7 to Tuesday, July 4 (22-day season) *closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in June.
Gate hours:
Sundays to Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location:
Fairground of the Sea
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
TOYOTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE CORONA GRANDSTAGE – This will be the most popular entry of the summer. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are sold separately. Visit www.sdfair.com for ticket prices. Tickets purchased online include admission to the San Diego County Fair.
June 9: Kevin Hart
June 11: The Addictive*
June 14: Carly Pearce
June 17: Lynyrd Skynyrd
June 18: Bronco Group*
June 22: Boyz II Men
June 24: Stephen Marley with Hirie
June 25: The Northern Tigers*
June 28: Nelly
June 29: Elle King & Randy Houser
July 1: Alabama
July 3: Switchfoot
July 4: Fireworks Spectacular
