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    Michelle O.

    First time coming here. It was nice to walk around and just sight see. but, the prices of all the food were crazy! Everything and I mean everything was about $20 and up. Smoked jalapeño poppers were over $16! And they only gave you 3. I got 2 smoothies and it was over $30! The beer was over $20! It's just sad to see how much they charge for the food and drinks!

    Chicago concert del mar fair
    Aaron S.

    Great Chicago concert here for opening day summer 2026! I haven't seen a band here in a while and I forgot how open and easy it is. The fair was the fair. Busy, tons of food and rides and people. So expensive but what isn't. It was worth the price to get in for the concert and free entry, $20 parking isn't crazy. Seems like it is all food vendors and they all have the same signage and slightly different menus. Anyways, if you haven't been, check it out. Its nice weather most of the time and some good people watching.

    Great map of the fair
    Lu L.

    Great day at the Del Mar Fair. Listened to a couple live music venues. Enjoyed the pig races & seeing all the animals. Had tasty Mexican food & ate by a nice shaded area near a fountain. Especially enjoyed the Sky Ride which gave you a lovely view of the area. Several venues offering a good selection of alcoholic beverages. Also had ice cream later which was yummy

    Pinay M.

    The Del Mar Fair has become incredibly expensive. Parking alone was $25, and admission was another $25 per person. The biggest shock was the slingshot ride--it cost $40 for just about a minute-long experience! Most of the other rides required 8-12 tickets each, with tickets priced at $1.25 apiece. Beers cost about $15-$20, the food was expensive as well, with two smoothies itself costing $28.90, the kebab for $25 which was not worth it, it looks huge but chicken was dry, the gyro wrap for $20, the fried Oreos with ice cream for $15.... In less than an hour, I had already spent $250 for myself and two kids--and that was just for the aerial tram, two rides, and some food. How can anyone enjoy coming to the fair when everything feels like a rip-off? It's difficult to fully enjoy the experience when everything is so overpriced and every attraction seems to take another bite out of your wallet. I think we will not be coming back for a very long time! FYI: no cash payments, credit cards or Apple Pay only!

    Don't be cheap haha
    Jennifer A.

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    Blain C.

    Went here today for The Art of Banksy. Breathtaking. Nice venue with lots of parking. Pay $20 upfront or pay $16 online 24 hours before your event. I believe there were sumo + sushi and the great junk hunt events taking place at the same time. Thank goodness there were signs pointing us in the right direction. Come here ASAP! Thank ya & enjoy!

    Jenny V.

    The San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is pure summer fun! The moment you walk in you're greeted with colorful displays, upbeat music, and the mouthwatering aroma of classic fair food. From giant funnel cakes topped with fresh strawberries and soft-serve swirls to unique themed photo spots like the playful "Kitty Glitter" lounge, every corner invites you to snap a picture and make memories. The layout is easy to navigate, the staff are friendly, and there's truly something for everyone--rides, live music, games, and endless food choices. We loved relaxing in shaded seating areas between exploring exhibits and enjoying the lively atmosphere. Whether you're coming for the food, the photo ops, or just a great day out with friends and family, this fair delivers a perfect blend of excitement and charm. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike! They also have a hidden Speakeasy bar :)

    Maria H.

    We went to see the "Art of Banksy: Without Limits" exhibit here and it was nicely curated with many replicas of his work throughout the years. It has over 200 pieces, including original art, prints, and sculptures, along with replicas of murals. It's definitely a good show to check out as it's self-paced and organized well since you choose a time to enter when you purchase tickets. My only complaint is the parking, given that you are in the exhibit for 2 to maybe 3 hours max, paying $20 for parking is kinda hefty.

    Jambalaya
    Jennifer C.

    My review is specifically off one of their special events that was New Orleans themed. It was our first time ever being at the fairgrounds. What we didn't realize is that the event is all on the ground floor to the left of the stands. What that it meant is that we were out in the sun more and we couldn't see all of the races that well since we only could see when they passed directly in front of us. On top of that for more than $40 a ticket we only got 5 drink tickets and no included food. All the food was New Orleans themed which is kind of cool except each dish was $20 minimum, for pretty small portions. We got jambalaya that was $24 for the smallest bowl with barely any protein. The drinks were also only limited beer options or very sugary mixed drinks and they were these small 4(?) oz. Portions. If you wanted to buy your own drinks they were very expensive. If I were to go back I'd just get seats in the stands and have more options for food and drinks.

    Soo H.

    Our day started with free parking at Canyon Crest Academy and the school bus ride to the fair. The theme this year is pets and it was cool seeing cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, and fish. I've had fish since I was a kid. It's fun watching them swim around doing fish stuff. I've not had any for awhile as it makes me sad when they die. I still like watching other people's fish swim around. For lunch I went to Chicken Charlie's and tried the small Canadian fried lobster tails with fries. Lobster tail had a crispy battered outer layer and tender, juicy lobster beneath. Lightly seasoned, I could really taste the lobster. I am a huge fan of fried lobster as the frying process brings out the delicious lobster flavor. Fries were crispy and full of potato flavor. I also had some fried zucchini from Chicken Charlie's. The battered zucchini strips were crispy on the outside and tender and juicy beneath. Loved the fried zucchini flavor. One of Maggie's favorite things to see is the flower show. I love to stop and smell the roses. Each one has a unique scent. As the day was coming to an end I got some Indian Fry Bread with powdered sugar. There was a thin crispy outer layer while the rest was fluffy. Loved the fried dough flavor with the sweetness from the powdered sugar. I have loved Indian Fry Bread since I had some on my Monument Valley trip. This version was delicious. One of the things I love seeing at the fair is the photography exhibit. Lots of great looking photos. No photography allowed in the photo exhibit so I don't have any photos of the photos. Our 2nd to last stop was the plant vendor which we have been visiting for years. Maggie always finds a lovely plant she didn't know she needed. On my way out I stopped by the Carlsbad Strawberry stand and picked up a 3 pack. These strawberries were at peak ripeness and the heavenly scent filled the air on the way home. Strawberries were juicy and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor. I was amazed by how good these strawberries were. When I finish these I'll have to visit the farmer's market and get more. I've loved visiting the fair since I was a kid. Lots of stuff to see and eat and you get lots of exercise walking around. I love how each year there are new fabulous sights to see and unique foods to eat.

    San Diego Fair in Delmar 2025
    Wynesha K.

    Every year, I'm always excited to go to the fair. It has definitely gotten pricier since inflation. You're definitely going to spend $Parking $20, entry $20-25 depending on what day you go, and about $20-$25 on a meal and that does not include a drink. Drinks were going for about $4.50 for water and lemonade anywhere from $6-$11 and Fresca anywhere from $13-$23 and that is no exaggeration. A standard turkey leg is about $21 the food is just expensive crazy expensive so come prepared. The rides are about 5-10 tickets and a you can get $20 tickets for $20. Ok tip: Get your Fair tickets from Costco for 100.00 which included, parking ticket, 4 admissions any day, 40 tickets, and a coupon for a Fair small book filled with coupons to save $$. Do not bring cash as they do not accept cash at any of the food establishments, market for goods, nor exchange cash at the ticket booths. I think it's a good and chill experience overall, but I definitely think that is overrated for the prices and if you can afford it, I think you should try it at least once and if not it's ok your pockets are saved

    Kristin M.

    I love the events at Del Mar! This one was Coastal Christmas. It's a Christmas event that was great for the whole family or even just for a last minute adult night out! There was a trail of lights, "ice skating," a wine walk trail, two themed specialty bars, food vendors, merch vendors, and games and activities for the kids.

    Corn on the Cob
    Amanda J.

    I try to go to the fair at least once each year for my funnel cake fix. This year I went for the Zedd concert. The concert ticket included entry to the fair. There is always heavy traffic getting into the parking lot so we decided to Uber this time. There is a separate entrance for ride shares which was really nice because we got in quickly. We got there a couple hours early so we could explore the fair and eat some fair food before the concert started. I enjoyed a delicious frozen rose, corn on the cob, bacon wrapped fried pickles, and funnel cake. We wanted the ground floor tickets for the concert but they were sold out so we ended up in seats really high up in the stadium. It's difficult to dance in the stadium seating and the music is not as loud there but I still had a good time!

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    Ask the Community - Del Mar Fairgrounds

    What time does it open and close, the times for opening and closing?

    It's been 11am to 11pm, they are closed on Monday and Tuesday's

    Are the rides and games back on?

    The rides were not operating yet, except for the ponies. There were two animal shows the pig race and extreme dogs a magic show and a couple of music groups. Stay tuned, I'm hearing it's returning soon.

    Do they have wifi?

    Yes.

    Im sure im not the only business that is seriously affected by the ridiculously bad traffic. You can't even get on the freeway at DM heights North. Can this venue be…

    The fairgrounds was established in 1880 and shortly became the county fairgrounds; it is not like it just started a few years ago. Yes, it has evolved into one of the largest and best county fairs in the US . Everyone who bought a house there, every… Read more

    Is it accommodating to wheelchairs or disabled in general?

    There were no stairs in the auditorium I was in...closest to the south east of the place. I forgot the name unfortunately. I would say yes it is wheelchair friendly

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    2) To us, as health-conscious mostly vegetarians, by far the best food at the Fair is Roxy's Falafel Burger.

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