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    San Diego County Fair

    3.6 (1k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Lobster nachos, June 2026
    Linda F.

    This review is strictly about the food at the 2026 fair, but the food is the main reason many folks attend. I must say, there were many unusual and even wild items (bacon wrapped and fried anything one can imagine), but not lots of appetizing items. Spoiler alert: The decent-to-good -- funnel cake The bad -- lobster nachos Given that, there was so much that chances are good that almost anyone can find something to try. For me, it was Stizzy's lobster nachos. The price for the nachos was reasonable at $27, considering that lobster is a premium indigent and how overpriced some other items were. The quality, however, was awful. The nachos were smothered with a thick layer of sriracha mayonnaise that contained just enough sriracha to barely tint it pale pink. I felt like I was eating mouthfuls of mayonnaise. The melted cheese that congealed before I even left the booth didn't help. Not much lobster, but a good amount of chips. Much as I enjoy tortilla chips, that's not enough to justify calling that dish nachos. After two bites I have up and the them away. Still hungry, I opted to try some more traditional county fair food--a funnel cake. My first one ever, so the OG (topped only with powdered sugar) seemed appropriate. For $15, I was presented with a fried batter creation about 9 or 10" in diameter and 1 1/4 inches thick. Very intimidating, but tackle it I did. The funnel cake had a crispy exterior and a soft, but partly undercooked interior, probably because it was so thick. The edges were delectable and, happily, cooked all the way through. I hated the thought of wasting even more food, so pushed through eating almost half of it, but eventually had to admit defeat. So overstuffed! Tip: Do not breathe in when eating this confection. The layer of powdered sugar was ridiculously generous--1/2 to 3/4 inch thick in some spots!

    Art
    Grace R.

    This is such a fun event! There were so many interesting foods to try--crazy hot cheeto burgers, fried oreos, dippin' dots root beer floats, pickle pizza, and just tons of random fun stuff. The variety was wild. The rides were actually really fun too. The raptor and crazy mouse brought back all those fair memories and were surprisingly thrilling. I liked wandering through the shopping areas, but I especially enjoyed the garden area, geode exhibits and the art shows. I wish I had planned my day a little better because there were food contests and other events I missed. If you time things right, you can really see and do everything. Also, don't skip the speakeasy hidden through the art show area. Such a fun little surprise. Definitely coming back! **Preferred parking is right next to the venue. Pass all the different parking available areas and as close as you can get to the entrance there are orange flags! Lots of parking! The food is on the pricey side-- check out foodie fridays where the 18 Fair-tastic Finalist Foods will be offered at HALF PRICE from 11am-4pm. Bring lots of sunblock and your water bottles!

    Aaron W.

    The theme is Once Upon a Fair this year and it is FANTASTIC. If you like books (I love to read the Bible, archeology, military history, fantasy, and sci fi) this is the fair for you. Usually the themes for fairs are just token slogans, but they have life sized 3d characters from many many beloved books. Also there is the usual fair food, fair music, cultural performances, animals, rides, agricultural and landscaping. Of course the usual fair merchandise that somehow you buy even though you didn't know you needed it or would never buy anywhere else. There are many places to hang out and stay cool and while it is like 100 around the rest of California, This is in Del Mar so it never got above 75 or below 70. This is one of the cleanest and nicest fairs I have been to. Cannot recommend it any higher. Lastly they have a really cool speakeasy called the Caboose (over 21) that is kind of hidden and you have to ask directions to, but is a fantastic place to chill out at. They serve alcohol, sodas, and the Virgin versions (Shout out to Lea who made us some really cool Virgin drinks). Finally I have seen the usual pig races ( which they have), but this time they also have turkey(?) races. Nuts. Gotta go give the best fair in California a try. They are open until July 5th (closed on Monday and Tuesday) and Costco has a great deal.

    6-10-2026 First day of the Fair (PORK)
    Tracy M.

    We have fun every year here at the Del mar fair. We go through and taste everything especially at Chicken Charlie's. And lemonades at the hotdog on a stick.

    Emma J.

    Obsessed with the Fair! We go at least once every year, and it's become something my family really looks forward to once school's out and summer rolls around. All the foods, rides, the blazing sun (yes, I'm even sentimental about the weather!), and general buzz gives all those nostalgic good feelings. It's pricey, but there's a couple deals here and there to shave off some of the price tag. Either way, be mentally prepared to spend. Even still, the value is there! The food is legit delicious and my kids have an absolute blast. Pro tip - check the daily event schedule to help map out your day.

    Headed into Maxwell concert
    Tish W.

    So this was our first time at the San Diego county fair in Delmar. Maxwell was performing so off we went. Plenty of food spots, everything from bacon maple donuts, gigantic fried turkey legs and plenty of funnel cakes. Your choice of food and beverages was plentiful. The concert venue was decent. We met Ms. Kim (concert Kim) who was amazing. She went out of her way for the family so major shout out to her for her amazing customer service. Lastly was the hype crew after the concert where you could dance till your feet fell off. They were great crowd pleasers. We had a really good time and the concert was good. Glad we made the trek down to San Diego. We will definitely come back again.

    Bromeliads
    Jiansen W.

    San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds summer 2025 is serving fun, attractions, food, garden/jewelry/minerals/woodwork/school art displays, livestock viewing, dog/pig racing competitions, and four stages of music. SERVICE Mari at customer care is a compass and guardian angel; she efficiently guided me to my destinations to O'Brien Hall when I got to the fair, to the arena to see pigs and dogs race halfway in my time at the fair, and troubleshot my path to an accessible water station toward the end of my visit. Her knowledge of the schedules, events, and locations and guidance were invaluable to me, and FOOD Although a bit overpriced, there are some interesting items that caught my eye: Hot Cheetos Twinkies smash burger, cotton candy burger, fried frog legs, Mexican funnel cake (cinnamon sugar/white chocolate lavender churros). There is also Foodie Fridays 11am-4pm where finalists half the price of their food 4/5 Smoked Turkey Leg: smoked tender, I forgot about all the tendon attachments on Turkey legs, which wasn't too big of an issue as they fell right off the meat and bone. This is an item I almost always get at county fairs MUSIC ZEDD The crowd was wildly energetic and went crazy at mixed tunes like Selena Gomez/I want you to know, Hayley Williams/stay the night, Ariana Grande/break free, Alessia Cara/stay, Matthew Koma/spectrum, Martin Garrix/follow, Jon Bellion/beautiful now, Maren Morris/the middle, Foxes/clarity. I've wanted Zedd to tour in San Diego when he released his 2024 album Telos, and it's finally happened in 2025. Zedd even remarked he didn't expect San Diego have this much energy, TWICE, and I hope he makes San Diego a tour stop destination a regular occurrence. MESTO Another EDM DJ that has been on my playlists that frontlined for Zedd. Hearing him dish music from others on STMPD records is something I didn't expect to see here in San Diego, but I'm glad I did. BRUNO MARS TRIBUTE 24K magic in the air at the paddock MICHELOB ULTRA STAGE Progressive house music was pla at this stage

    Jason N.

    It will always be Del Mar Fair to me! Regardless I can't say it lived up to my memories and experiences with the fair in the past. Getting the obvious stuff out of the way: Yes, it is expensive, it always has been. Yes, traffic is terrible. Yes, parking is expensive, and a madhouse. Yes, there are tons of people walking around not paying attention to their surroundings. The fair seems much more retail Esque than it used to be. I remember of course vendors selling hot tubs as people would wait to go to the Fair, to get the "special" price, and car manufacturers having their displays of the newest models. What I really enjoyed was going through the halls and going through the vendor after vendor of almost "seen on TV" type of items, the misfit items, the unique curious that one could only find at the Fair, that one time a year. The Salesmen with their new XYZ product and the slick demonstrations, which even though you know they were sleight of hand, still captivating. What I experienced this time, was mostly just retail. Sure, they still had hot tubs, but it almost felt like I was walking down an aisle at Home Depot. Gone were the carny type booths with the "once in a lifetime" deals, or the what the heck is this thing type of products. I guess everyone's experience is different, and they come to the fair for different things. Rides and games were still aplenty, and Food vendors. I have not seen so many food vendors... ever at the fair. Hope all who went enjoyed it, for me it could have been better!

    Pig races
    Ginger P.

    I visited twice in 2025 because I loved it so much! I considered giving it a 4 star instead of 5 just because it's SO. EXPENSIVE. But I actually had so much fun, so I think it still deserves 5 stars. Just make peace with the fact that it's going to be a big spending day before you go. There are so many things I love about the fair: pig races, seeing the farm animals, other free/fun entertainment, the petting zoo, the fair games (I won 3 plushies!) the ridiculous, indulgent, and innovative food the vendors come up with, the art/crafts showcases...there's a ton of things to do! New things we tried this year that were a ton of fun: * Parrot show was super cute & wholesome! * Butterfly enclosure * Lorikeet encounter * Dog acrobatics show * Farmyard follies * Twinkies Flamin Hot Bacon Double Cheeseburger * Funnel Cake Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich The Costco package at the fair is a great value, and if you buy tickets at the fair WELL in advance (like months before the fair takes place) you also get bigger savings.

    Food
    Maria D.

    Thank you Yelp for the tickets to attend the fair this year. It had been a while since I attended the Del Mar Fair (previous name) so was excited. We went early and purchased Preferred parking and were able to park right by the main entrance. It was a lot of fun! Come hungry! There were a LOT of food vendors! Had a hard decision picking where to eat After eating, we then walked inside the shopping building areas. It is always interesting shopping at the fair as there are some unique products you don't get to see normally including beautiful handmade ones. After eating and shopping, we went to the area of hobbies, crafts and photography. Awesome photography to see and it is always fun to see hobby collections. We also saw the gorgeous flowers entered for the contest. We then headed to the "secret" speakeasy by the Arena. There was also lots of food vendors and shopping to do in that area as well. There was farm animals to see on the way and when we got to the arena, there was an off-roading show going on. If you are sensitive to loud noise, be aware as it was pretty LOUD. To get to the Hair of the dog Speakeasy, there is a booth outside where they check your ID and put a wristband on you if you are over 21. Then you walk over to the entrance of the speakeasy and give the "code" and security lets you in. The place is on the second floor and when you walk in, it's beautiful inside and looks over the arena area. It's a nice place to cool down and relax. Overall we enjoyed our time at the fair.

    Here for fun
    Dan M.

    Always a good time to visit the county fair. Come for the food, drink and exhibits. I enjoy the art work, projects and u pique collections of various items (e.g. matchbooks, Starbucks glasses, comics, stuffed animals). The animals are also a nice walk through to see award winning chickens, roosters, hogs and rabbits. They also have all the rides if you want to take the risk.

    Brandi P.

    We enjoy going to the fair each year. From the food to the live entertainment there is usually always something to do. It is also a nice escape from the heat during the Summer. A lot of walking and being outside but being so close to the beach there is usually a nice cool breeze. We have had some good times every year at the fair, always look forward to spending a few hours there with the family.

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    Ask the Community - San Diego County Fair

    Does anyone know the vendor that sells the Mexican funnel cake? Will they be there this year?

    there was mexican funnel cake there today!!

    Is parking cash only?

    They also accept cards for the parking. General is $17. Preferred is $27

    Can I bring waters and snacks as well?

    I was able to bring my water bottle and snacks.

    Can I bring a back pack if it's clear?? Going tonight?

    Yes of course. It doesn't have to be clear either -- it'll be inspected before you enter the fair.

    How early should I wait in line for the free concert?

    6/2021 No concerts this year :). Downer.

    Does anyone know if they still offer the unlimited ride band or is it just pure tickets now?

    6/2021 No unlimited bands for rides this year. Each ticket is 1.00. Big rides range from 6-8 tickets.

    Does the fair have vegan options anywhere?? No meat no dairy no animal product foods? Asking for friend

    I don’t know about vegan meals but I found this on the sdfair.com site- “Albertsons | Vons, our presenting sponsor, has a food booth for those of you who crave healthy eating… Read more

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    Review Highlights - San Diego County Fair

    Being born and raised in San Diego, I've been going to the fair since it was actually called the Del Mar Fair.

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    Encinitas Street Fair

    Encinitas Street Fair

    4.2
    (44 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    A typical California farmers market with 60% fresh grown and local food, 30% arts & crafts and 10%…read morefood booth/trucks. This dynamic is welcomed to most people because they get to socialize and buy more then just fresh fruits and veggies. The only thing I am critical about is the organization of the booth space that allows the flow of people in better safety and comfort. I assume there was some store front push back that wanted 100% of there sidewalk available and clear surfing the market but what that has done has jammed too many people in what is obviously a "narrow space" to walk. It would be a fair and SAFE compromise to use 50% of the sidewalks on each side and adjust back the venders booths giving people 5 feet more in the middle to walk around. It would be easier to do this rather then assume or ask people to not stand around creating bottlenecks or be considerate of others and move like a car on a road. Expect to drive around for parking if you are not local enough to walk to the event and crowding due to the popular area it is in, live music, fresh foods and drinks as well as plenty of unique crafts and clothing.

    I was super excited to come here to check out the street fair! But it wasnt quite what i was…read moreexpecting. I feel like a lot of booths were from palm desert, so not necessarily local businesses from encinitas, and i felt like there were not a lot of arts n crafts n stuff like i was expecting. There werent a lot of food options, but luckily the food we had was great! I have to drive like 1.5-2 hours to get here so I probably wouldnt come again. It was a gorgeous day and fun to do once.

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    Encinitas Street Fair
    Encinitas Street Fair
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    Del Mar Fairgrounds

    Del Mar Fairgrounds

    3.5
    (383 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Saturday, 4-25-2026: We came for the 2026 San Diego Spring Home & Garden Show held in O' Brien…read moreHall. I was able to get a discounted parking ticket online at $4.00 off coming to a total of only $16.00. I was able to conveniently upload the ticket in my "wallet" on my phone. There were a lot of vendors present that were geared toward home improvement then there were the other ones who were very pushy hawking skin care. That's not what we came for. We were looking into a water system for our home & hoped to see the folks selling Murphy beds this year. They had an outdoor area with garden items and plants. There were 3 food trucks out there. We shared a delicious cappuccino. We spoke to Life Source Water Systems for a bit & with Verizon. We had switched to T-Mobile and regret it. We may switch back to Verizon. With Life Source we submitted for financing, got approved but changed our minds about the system when we found out they don't eliminate hard water. So, why go with this system and at a $8,000 price tag? It was nice to visit and for it to be in this location in Del Mar. it's a very pretty area. It was odd to see the actual buildings because we usually come here for the fair and the buildings are obscured by tents and kiosks. At any rate the fairgrounds are well maintained & always offer a nice, clean, and spacious venue.

    Amazing exhibit with a huge collection of Banksy pieces, including statues, prints, CDs, and more…read more Some of the works look like replicas of current installations, but it still feels like a very complete and immersive showcase of his art and style. One thing I really liked is that the exhibit lets you move at your own pace. You can take your time with each piece, and there's a lot to look at. There are also several video displays that highlight different locations, events, and specific works, which adds a lot of context to the experience. There's plenty here to keep you busy -- you could easily spend close to two hours if you really want to read everything and take in every detail. The exhibit is located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which makes it really convenient to visit. There's plenty of parking and it's easy to get in and out without any hassle. Definitely worth checking out if you're a Banksy fan or just enjoy street art.

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    Life Source Water System.  We initially were going to have their system installed but found out they don't eliminate hard water.
    Life Source Water System. We initially were going to have their system installed but found out they don't eliminate hard water.
    Weathered statues.
    Weathered statues.
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    Fiesta Del Sol

    Fiesta Del Sol

    4.3
    (23 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I always liked f Fiesta del Sol event when I lived in SD…read moreyears back and since I moved back 4 years ago I have been attending regularly. Always so alive, so many people of all ages enjoying this free 2 day event filled with concerts, shows, food, drinks, new thinks to try out and beautiful people. Oh, and the sunset at Fletcher Cove. I love Solana Beach and this festival, thanks to the organizers to have a civilized party town for a couple days.

    A significant cut above the typical street fair, and my spidey sense (or really just common sense)…read moretells me that Belly Up's involvement is the reason why. The lineup was primarily a bunch of fun party bands playing popular music that everyone knows and (mostly) loves, especially the older crowd, which seemed to be a sizable chunk of the attendees. The location, sandwiched right between the 101 and Fletcher Cove beach is prime. The selection of vendors, food, and drink is vast. And the freebies were an especially nice touch -- in my first half hour there, I had already collected free tickets to shows at the Music Box and Belly Up and to the races at Del Mar. Not too shabby! Yes, the food is expensive and parking seemed to be insanely difficult. (One woman's friend was a last minute no-show after she couldn't find parking. Pro tip: The 101 bus drops you off right at the festival's doorstep, so take that or the virtually just as convenient Coaster.) But since the festival and all of the live music that comes with it are free, the other costs and hassles are still a pretty damn good trade off. I look forward to next year's edition.

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    Sunset crowd
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    San Diego International Beer Festival

    San Diego International Beer Festival

    3.0
    (5 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    +5 stars: You guy redeemed yourself and then some! This…read moreyears event was held at the brand spanking new, "The Sound" concert/events venue. What a delight! More than ample seating for this event and table/ bar top for every chair! Gone are the days of trying to balance your food/ drink on your knees in some crowded rodeo seating. With VIP tickets, my wife and I had access to gourmet food/ snacks,early access to the venue,exclusive offerings from the brewers, and a few cocktails to boot! Very much worth the premium. The venue was much cooler/comfortable than the rodeo area where the fest had previously been staged. A Jimmy Buffet cover band ( sorry folks I didn't catch your name :( ) provided just the right amount of laid back "margaritaville" vibe. If you couldn't have the real Jimmy Buffet, these folks fill the void nicely! When the general beer fest began, it was very easy to walk down the stairs from the VIP lounge to the general fest area. With the ample amounts/variety of food available, we were able to have both lunch and an early after beer fest dinner in the VIP area! This years offering seemed just a little bigger than last years, but the addition of a few distilleries and new venue made for a substantially better time overall. AWESOME!!! The organizers of this fest have raised the bar and set a new standard for beer fests! -1 star Despite the awesome venue and AC amenities, it missed the mark in just a few areas. Signage for the breweries was nice, but unlike previous years, there was no mention of what was being offered at said table. That is, one had to stand in line to get close enough to see if you were even interested in that particular brewers offerings. This made for a lot of wasted time as not everyone was familiar with every brewery and their respective offerings. In addition to having to stand in line only to discover there was nothing my wife cared for( she's not really into IPAs the prevalent offering it seems) but, unlike previous years, there was little representation from the breweries themselves. It seems most everyone behind the tables were volunteers who has little knowledge of what they were serving. I asked what they had to sample and they had to look at the can to see what it was. I asked for the pale ale and had to tell them " the red can" because they seemed to have no clue about what they were pouring. I appreciate someone sacrificing their time to serve beer to a bunch of strangers. I really do. I just miss being able to converse with someone who knows a little about the product and what other beers they have available or coming soon. For these reasons I would subtract a star. Fix these minor issues and it's 5 stars all day long. Overall, a " don't miss this next year" kind of an event. Well done!

    This is the biggest beer fest in San Diego and happens every summer. This is my 4th time here and…read moreI can honestly say that there are better beer fests out there. It's definitely pricier than other beer fests but it does include admission to the fair ($65 general admissions) and comes with 1 oz pours. My friends usually get VIP ($110) which includes a 6oz glass tasting glass and access to free food. I don't think the food is worth it and even with the bigger pours, you can only drink so much in 4 hours anyways. There's tons of breweries that make it out but they're more so normal beers from these breweries, so don't expect any special beers. There's tons of vendors also selling food and merchandise. My biggest gripe about this beer festival is that there are mostly volunteers pouring beers and you don't really get to talk beer with the brewmasters or people from the brewery. Overall, I'd still go to hang out with friends, but it's definitely overpriced if you don't plan on going into the fair at all.

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    San Diego International Beer Festival
    San Diego International Beer Festival
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    Del Mar Wine + Food Festival

    Del Mar Wine + Food Festival

    4.8
    (51 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I've been coming to this event every year since it started and it's my favorite event of the year…read more This year I went both days and had another wonderful time. The food, the vendors, the weather, the location, the libations, and the people who put it all together really make it special. Every year I have a favorite thing that I ate. The first year I had VIP so I won't count the fantastic things I ate in there, but outside it was probably Tanner's and all the Brandt beef. The second year was either an enoki mushroom taco or hamachi crudo. This year it was Matsu's yellowtail flown in from Japan the night before. I look forward to this event every year and every year has been a bit different but I never leave disappointed. Looking forward to 2026

    The third annual Del Mar Wine + Food Festival was held last month at the Surf Sports Park on Via De…read moreLa Valle. The venue was the soccer practice fields of the local women's professional club, the San Diego Wave. Having also attended the previous versions, this year's Grand Tasting weekend was even larger with over 300 vendors and close to 10,000 attendees over the two days. I have volunteered each time to help with different aspects of the festival including some of the ancillary events earlier in the week. One of the benefits of setting up on these grounds was that there was plenty of open space. The walk to reach some of the displays was quite far, and I felt bad at how isolated those vendors were. The VIP tent was placed in the back unlike the inaugural year when it was closer to the main entrance. Another aspect that I appreciated was the nearby on-site parking. The charge was $20 per vehicle, but the proximity was worth the price. They may want to improve the dirt road leading to the lot as it was filled with potholes. An area of needed enhancement was a closer drop-off/pick-up zone for attendees using a ride share service. I witnessed many people being dropped off where the toll booths were located. That meant a walk of over half a mile to reach the festival entrance which was not a good situation for those who were nattily dressed for the occasion. Perhaps a dedicated section located near the vendor entrance on the west end of the fields would be a solution. Upon checking in, we each received a bracelet that permitted in-and-out privileges and a complimentary wine glass commemorating the event. There were several spots that had sofas, chairs, stools, high top tables, etc where you could relax and enjoy the food and beverages. I still think more seating and shade were needed given the amount of unused space that was available. A kiosk near the entrance displayed a map of the grounds with all of the participating vendors listed. The different zones were also shown on the map. What was missing was the identification of which vendors were in each zone. That linkage would have been useful to guide attendees of where to find their favorite businesses. More such kiosks would have been beneficial too. My observation was that the Saturday spread was better than the one on Sunday. The diversity of offerings was also not as impressive this time. For example, we noticed that there were minimal dessert samples offered. Other than Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, where were the sweet treats like cookies, donuts, and pastries? I was also looking for a greater variety of seafood items. I didn't find any vendors using lobster or scallop and yet, caviar was used by a couple of places. The Brandt Beef zone was popular as different meat cuts provided by the purveyor were utilized to showcase the creations of the restaurants. The weather cooperated nicely on each day. A strong breeze kicked up occasionally which made objects (e.g. business cards and pamphlets) that were not secured a risk of becoming a flying hazard at the booths. Several more health and wellness vendors participated including one where you could receive a complimentary stretching session. A live demonstration stage was also added where you could watch chefs show off their skills like carving up a bluefin tuna. Overall, the DMWFF was a nice outdoor exhibition of the local culinary scene that will continue to grow and improve.

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    It was a good day.
    It was a good day.
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    Terra Catering offered a Surf n Turf Parfait, with honey glazed shrimp, beef, and potato salad.

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    Terra Catering offered a Surf n Turf Parfait, with honey glazed shrimp, beef, and potato salad.
    Kaaboo

    Kaaboo

    2.2
    (194 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    Parking sucks, long lines to get in, whole place smells like trash and urine. What's new? Typical…read moremusic festival. Came here for 1 day during the most recent one and it was decent. The admission price was average for a music festival. There are several stages playing different genres of music to cater to everyone. Headliner was decent this year. I thought the sound quality at some of the stages were horrible. The hot air balloon ride was cool. The one wheelie area to try out the newest cool toy was cool. Overall it was a decent experience.

    I waited until after the final day of Kaaboo to give my review as the first day like any soft…read moreopening has some kinks to be worked out. It's the same for a music/food/comedy festival. My review comes from the position as a hang 10 which is the level just below the Ultimate Hang. I had a wonderful time this year and after they got the first day kinks worked out it was great. I was able to get my meet and greets worked in, saw several sets, and had a lot of fun. Hang 10 has their own pit up front plus an on stage platform. This year only one stage had platform viewing. Last year both stages had the platform. We have the opportunity to meet the artists and possibly see them in the Artists lounge. We have up front seating for the Humor me stage set and the side of the Palate n play stage (chefs demos and some music groups). I saw Richard Blias there. We have golf carts with drivers that take us between the stages and valet parking. We have lunch and dinner service and drinks. I cant think of a better staycation than Kaaboo!

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    Pumpkin Station

    Pumpkin Station

    4.0
    (48 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    This place is L-A-M-E. Don't waste your breath coming here. Go to a farm and skip the "stations" if…read moreyou want a huge selection and more photo opportunities. Just know that the pumpkins come from the farm so there's a scarce selection here. The only pros is that there are quite a bit of rides for small children. It cost $4 per ride or purchase their value pack and it'll come out to $3.33 per ride. You can also print out a free train coupon. Tickets don't expire and you can use it at other locations. You can spot the white tent from a far. It's in the same dirt over flow lot during San Diego Fair season which is located across the street. The pumpkins are in the white tent. Small ones in the center, a few rows of medium and large to your right. Then outside on the hay stacks are a few more irregular large size. Not much to see or any background that's photo worthy. There are two large tents with lunch tables outside to your right. To your left is the play area for kids, two private party tent area, one food truck. Center comprise of portable bathrooms. The pumpkins have sticker prices on them. You can buy craving kits at the counter and popcorn. There are two wheel barrels to borrow for those heavy ones.

    This was our families first visit to this Pumpkin Station Location and it exceeded our…read moreexpectations!!!! Details: Family of 4, two toddler boys ages 3&5 Went on a weekend There's plenty of parking but don't take a freshly washed car, it will get dirty! You enter a giant tent with different sized pumpkins laying on the ground. To the right of the tent outside in the back there are a few more. It's not the most authentic pumpkin patch feel in regards to picking a pumpkin but the rest made up for it. Front and center is a ginormous fake pumpkin designed by an artist, it is for sale for $2000. Would be the ultimate decoration if it weren't so big, it doesn't break down and I don't know if it could handle rain. The cool thing is the artist is on site to design your freshly bought pumpkin!!! The artist, was phenomenal and could shave your pumpkin in 15 min into any design you showed him! It was difficult to communicate with him, but show him your picture and you can expect magic. I will admit we bought a $75 ginormous pumpkin and had our last time shaved I to it bc I had no artistic brain and the kids couldn't agreee on a superhero. It's now covered in mold unfortunately but it was amazing while it lasted! The artist charges $20 no matter the size and there's a tip box he absolutely deserves!! Head out back for all the carnival rides! I guarantee all us parents once rode these at a state fair at some point!!! There was a flying swing ride with the type of swing seats for babies at the park so my 3 year old was ecstatic, there were different bounce houses, a tiny train (if you go online, there's a coupon for a free train ride), a food tent that had hot dogs, burgers, fries and a few more options. Food wasn't super over priced which was great but food was eh. Each ride is 1 ticket. I believe we bought 12 tickets (6 for each kid) and it was $45ish. We spent probably 2 hours here. There's a bunch of hay with the giant pumpkins for sale that I saw many people taking pictures at. There were a few other ok spots for a picture of your kids. Overall, I'd recommend coming here, it's right off the 5, easy to get to, plenty of fun for littles. And it wasn't uncomfortably busy for a weekend.

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    San Diego County Fair - festivals - Updated June 2026

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