The FAIR RETURNS
May 14th - 17th, 2026
FAIR & RIDE
TICKETS ONLINE
THROUGH SAFFIRE - SAVE NOW!
FAIR WEEK HOURS:
THU. MAY
14
12pm - 9:30pm
OPENING DAY!
FRI. MAY
15
12pm - 9:30pm
RODEO NIGHT
SAT. MAY
16
12pm - 10:30pm
MOTORCYCLE RACES
SUN. MAY
17
12pm - 9:30pm
FINAL DAY!
Carnival remains open after Fair Gates Close.
Full Event Schedule Available Here.

THE FAIR RETURNS!
Join us May 14th-17th, 2026 as we go "WILD About The 2026 Fair" Bringing an exotic adventure to the Antioch, CA area with all your favorite Rides, Food & Entertainment! We will featuring REAL WILD Animals as well as DINOSAURS along with the return of the RODEO with "Bulls & Broncs" and so much more Fair Fun!

Event Info:

Contra Costa Fairgrounds Location
Daily Schedule
Carnival Rides & Food
Shows & Entertainment
Sponsors
Contact Us
The Rodeo Returns
After 20+ years! Join us for Bulls & Broncs - Friday, May 15th at 6pm!
Tickets Sold Separately Online, Available HERE.
EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES
Along with all out Live Entertainment, Rides and Attractions, here's just a few things you'll get to experience here at the fair! From Walking Dinosaurs to Pony & Camel Rides, there's no shortage of fun!
Side-scroll to view more.
Rides & Attractions
Fair STAGE Shows
FREE Live Performance Shows - Included with your Fair Admission - Sponsored by Estrella Beer
WHERE TO
BUY TICKETS
Fair Admission & Unlimited Ride Wristbands NOW! Online Tickets available through Saffire Ticket Processing HERE
FAIR & RIDE
TICKETS ONLINE
THROUGH SAFFIRE - SAVE NOW!
School Fair Tour Field Trips
Give your students the chance to explore a petting zoo, cheer on pig races, watch high-speed RC cars, and come face-to-face with Dinosaurs and Bigfoot! Experience this and more, only here at the 2026 Contra Costa Fair, coming May 14, 2026
Register Your Class!
Want To Be Part Of The Fair?
Join our amazing community of foodies, makers, crafters & small businesses. The 2026 fair is right around the corner and we can already smell it! Our Vendor & Concession Spaces are now open - apply today to be part of the fun!
Vendors & Concessions
Fairgrounds
Map & Directions
Explore all the fairgrounds has to offer; from Food & Concessions to Events & Anemities
Get DirectionsFairgrounds Map
NOTICE:
2026 Clear Bag Policy:
To help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly experience for all guests, the following bag policy will be in effect during the Fair.
ALLOWED Bags
Guests may bring ONE of the following:
Clear Carry bag
Can Not Exceed
12" x 6" x 12"
Clear Ziploc
Can Not Exceed
12" x 6" x 12"
Clear Clinch-bag
Can Not Exceed
12" x 6" x 12"
Baby Diaper bag
When accompanied by a baby
Subject to inspections
Approved Medical bag
Subject to inspections
Small Wristlet
Can Not Exceed
4.5" x 6.5"
Not Allowed
The following bags are PROHIBITED at the Fairgrounds:
Backpacks
Solid Clinch Bags
Purses
Camera bags
Solid Fanny-Packs
Briefcases
• All approved bags are subject to inspections at any time  •  Guests arriving with prohibited items may be asked to return them to their vehicle or discard them  •  The Fair is not responsible for lost, discarded, or unattended items
2026 Chaperone Policy:
All youth under the age of eighteen (18) are required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian (adult - age 25+) to be admitted into the Fair.
Any person entering may be asked to show:
  • A valid Driver License or Identification Card or other Government issued ID
  • Each adult can only chaperone four (4) youth at a time.
  • Groups larger than 4 youths require an additional chaperone for every four (4) youths
  • The chaperone (parent/adult) are required to remain on the facility with the youth during their time at the Fair.
  • The youth must prrovide a tellephone number of the attending parent/adult to the fair security representative upon request. Any and all misbehaving youth will be held and released to their chaperone (parent/adult)
  • Any youth under the age of eighteen (18) not accompanied by an adult will not be admitted.
Thank You for your cooperation.