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Del Mar CA—The 2016 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons|Vons, is known for its plethora of distinctive and downright attention-grabbing exhibits each and every year. Ever since the Fair began, local and regional artisans, hobbyists, students, animal-lovers and many more have submitted more than 80,000 exhibits annually to showcase their picture-taking swagger, noteworthy collectibles, school projects, outcomes from their homegrown green-thumb skills, and so much more. Giving Fairgoers the opportunity to see and experience exhibits at the Fair is one of the pastimes that will never perish.
If you are a collector, an artist, a photographer, a 4-H or FFA member raising an animal for auction, a winemaker or home brewer, a woodworker, a gem-lover or a student who has an art project worthy of San Diego’s applause, enter an exhibit at the San Diego County Fair. Visit the Exhibits Home Page for entry materials. Space is limited and filling quickly, so act now!
Deadlines for Exhibit Entries:
| DEPARTMENT: | ENTRY DEADLINE: |
| Homemade Wine | Friday, April 1 |
| Exhibition of Photography | Friday, April 15 |
| Exhibition of Fine Art | Friday, April 22 |
| Design In Wood | Friday, April 29 |
| Gems, Jewelry & Minerals | Friday, April 29 |
| Creative Youth | Wednesday, May 4 |
| Best of K-6 | Wednesday, May 4 |
| Garden Show | Friday, May 6 |
| Homebrew | Friday, May 6 |
| Home & Hobby | Friday, May 6 |
| Student Showcase | Friday, May 6 |
| Livestock – Breed Show | Friday, May 6 |
| Livestock – Market Show | Friday, May 6 |
| Livestock -Small Animal Show | Friday, May 13 |
| Flower Show | Friday, May 13 |
| Photo Shootout | Sunday, June 12 |
About the San Diego County Fair
Start your summer with Adventure and Imagination! “Mad About the Fair” is the theme for the 2016 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons|Vons which will open at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3 and run through Monday, July 4th. The Fair will be closed Mondays (except July 4th) and the first two Tuesdays.
Slithy Toves may gyre and gimble and Borogoves may be mimsy.
Whiffling through the tulgey wood makes one beamish and full of WHIMSY!
Get ready for one “wild tea party” when the Fair will fuse the magic of Lewis Carroll’s, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” with the artistic movement known as Steampunk.
Outlandish landscapes, crazy rides, unique foods, festivals, entertainment and magical manifestations by your favorite Wonderland characters will highlight every day of the Fair. The Jabberwock, Jubjub Bird and Frumious Bandersnatch may drive you, mad as a Hatter and “completely bonkers!” Then again, “All the Best People Are!” – Lewis Carroll
Make every day of the Fair a “Frabjous Day” with the Best Pass Ever! ONLY $26 gets you into the Fair for a $1 a day! Valid every day the 2016 Fair is open, June 3 – July 4. Come to the Fair whenever you want and stay for as long as you like every day, “Callooh! Callay!” (Tickets for general admission are $16 per day). The Best Pass Ever is non-transferable and valid only for admission; not valid for rides, food, games, parking, or any concerts that require a separate ticket. More info at sdfair.com/bestpassever.
Let the COASTER be your designated driver to the Fair! The $17 Fair Tripper ticket includes Fair admission and round-trip transportation using the North County Transit District’s COASTER, SPRINTER, and BREEZE. A valid NCTD, Amtrak or Compass Pass is required to ride the free shuttle to the Fairgrounds from the Solana Beach Train Station.
The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and one of the 10 largest Fairs in North America, drawing more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Visit sdfair.com