Ways to attend the Fair for FREE
“THREE FOR FREE”
FOOD DRIVE
Thursday May 29
Bring in 3 cans of food and receive FREE Admission to the Fair all day
SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES DAY
Thursday May 29
All active military with ID
Receive FREE Admission all day
WE LOVE SENIORS DAY
Thursday May 29
All Seniors who are 62 & better
Receive FREE admission all day
WE LOVE KIDS DAY
Friday May 30
Kids 12 & under FREE
admission all day
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE
Be a buyer at the Junior Livestock Auction on Sunday, June 1
and receive FREE admission
VOLUNTEER TO WORK
Volunteer in our Exhibit Department and receive a FREE admission ticket…
4 hours of work = 1 FREE Ticket
FUN FAMILY FRIDAY
Best family entertainment deal in the county! Kids 12 and under receive FREE admission all day and save on rides too…
Buy one ride wristband and get one
FREE…Offer good until 6:00pm
*Wristbands are put on at time of
purchase by ticket agent, all riders must be present to receive discount
BUY NOW, SAVE $7!
RIDE WRISTBANDS
One day
unlimited ride
wristband $18
available
May 1st-May 28th
Available at the
Fairgrounds office

This year the Contra Costa County Fair salutes all of our Youth Exhibitors who compete at our Fair each and every year! Youth from all over Contra Costa County come together during the Fair to demonstrate their skills and compete against each other to be named CHAMPION! Join us and show your support for these amazing exhibitors by catching on of the many livestock shows, tour our exhibit halls, and catch all the fun & action at the annual Junior Livestock Auction.
Check out all the fun and happenings right here with our upcoming daily schedule including live music on our Main Stage, entertaining shows, Antioch Speedway events, fantastic fair food, traditional exhibits, youth livestock, our NEW AND FREE Family Fun Zone, and much, much more!
Check back regularly for updates to the Fair schedule as well as Fair savings!
Want to do more than visit the Fair? Then why not become part of the Fair!
Check out our Exhibits department for entry information in Home Arts & Crafts, Foods & Baking, and Floral & Gardening! Download entry forms from our website for everything from photography, quilting, and baking, to our ever popular Backyard BBQ Contest, to the traditional Plein Aire Painting Competition. Or join us as a vendor and share your products or services with fairgoers.
THURSDAY MAY 29
FOOD DRIVE & DOLLAR DAY
Bring in 3 cans of food…
get in FREE
All Carnival Ride Tickets are $1 and all rides take only 1 ticket
FRIDAY MAY 30
FAMILY DAY
Kids 12 & Under FREE admission
Buy 1 Carnival Ride Wristband and
Get 1 FREE until 6pm
- The Bird Man Show
- Circus Imagination
- The Balloon Man
- Remote Control Car Races
- Roller Derby
- Speedway Races
- Boat & Trailer Races
- Pig Races & Tractor Pulls
- Free Concerts
- Mangini Museum
- Livestock Shows & Exhibits
Discount ticket sales
BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY
The Contra Costa County Fair is a great value for family entertainment. By taking advantage of some of our special discounts, it can be even better!
ADVANCE TICKET SALES
Save even more money on our already low admission & carnival prices!
Adults (13 & over) $7
Seniors (62 & better) $5
Kids (ages 6-12) $5
Ride Wristbands $18
FAMILY FUN PASS
ONLY AVAILABLE AT
THE FAIR OFFICE!
Come to the Fair office and purchase a
FAMILY FUN PASS FOR ONLY $20
Family Fun pass includes
(4) 1 day Fair Admission tickets
THAT’S A $12 SAVINGS!
Available only at the Fair Office until 7:00 pm on Wednesday May 28!
This offer is not available online or at the ticket booths during the Fair.
Savings during the Fair
TRANSPORTATION TO THE FAIR
THREE FOR FREE THURSDAY
Bring 3 cans of food to our food drive and receive free Admission. 3 cans required for each admission.
CARNIVAL DOLLAR DAY
All Thursday May 29th ride tickets will be $1 and every ride will only take 1 ticket! Take advantage of this awesome deal or buy an unlimited ride wristband