Alameda County Fair 2017 Opening Day

PLEASANTON, CA — Friday marks the opening day of the Alameda County Fair 2017. To celebrate, the fair is making quite an impression this year by bringing an authentic cattle drive right through downtown Pleasanton. The fair opens with ‘Kids FREE Fridays’ and a concert performance by Sugar Ray.

The Alameda County Fair runs June 16 to July 9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.

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The fair has announced the full lineup for its popular Big O Tires concert series this summer. Open seating is free with fair admission, and diehard fans can reserve Premium Floor seats in advance to see their favorite performers up close. Want A Shot at Winning Free Tickets To The 2017 Alameda County Fair?

The 2017 Big O Tires Concert Series continues to live up to its name with an exciting lineup:

• 6/16 – Sugar Ray
• 6/17 – Con Funk Shun
• 6/18 – Plain White T’s
• 6/21 – Jana Kramer
• 6/22 – Tower of Power
• 6/23 – John Michael Montgomery
• 6/24 – Asia
• 6/25 – Rose Royce
• 6/28 – Clint Black
• 6/29 – Ann Wilson of Heart
• 6/30 – Super Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute)
• 7/1 – Sheila E
• 7/2 – America
• 7/3 – Queen Nation (Queen tribute)
• 7/4 – Red, White & Blues Festival
• 7/5 – Wynonna & the Big Noise
• 7/6 – Journey Revisited (Journey tribute)
• 7/7 – Foreverland (Michael Jackson tribute)
• 7/8 – Jody Watley featuring Shalamar Reloaded
• 7/9 – Night Ranger

2017 Alameda County Fair Information

Dates: June 16-July 9 (Closed June 19, 20, 26, 27)
Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Carnival Hours: Wed-Thurs 12 p.m. to closing, Fri-Sun 11 a.m. to closing, July 3 & 4 11 a.m. to closing
Horse Racing: June 22-25, June 29-July 2, July 4 & July 7-9
Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. nightly. Fireworks show immediately following at Concert Lawn.
Tuesday, July 4th: Blues Festival, 1-9 p.m., Fireworks Spectacular featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony, 9:30 p.m. at Budweiser Grandstand.

Gate Admission*:

• Adults (13-61) -- $15
• Seniors (62+) -- $10
• Kids (6-12) -- $10
• Children under 6 -- FREE
• Carnival wristbands -- Wed-Thurs $30, Fri-Sun and July 3 & 4, $35

*Purchase in advance (before June 15) and save up to 33% Special Pre-Fair Pricing (until 6/15/17):

• Adults (13-61) -- $12
• Seniors (62+) -- $8
• Kids (6-12) -- $8
• Unlimited Carnival Wristbands -- $25
• Season Pass (admission for all 20 days) -- $40
• Fun Pack (4 general admission tickets and 1 parking pass) -- $50

Special Days (ALL SPECIAL PRICING ENDS AT 5PM):

• Military Appreciation — One FREE Fair admission with valid Military ID, ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
• Opening Day: June 16 – Kids FREE Friday, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• $2 Taste of the Fair: June 22 & 29, July 6 — $2 samples of select Fair treats, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• Seniors FREE Thursdays (62+): June 22 & 29, July 6, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• Kids FREE Fridays (12 and under): June 16, 23, 30 & July 7, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• Clothing Drive for Foster Kids presented by Mattress Firm: June 21, UNTIL 5 p.m. — Bring a brand new clothing item and receive FREE admission & $1 rides
• Feed the Need Food Drive benefitting Alameda County Community Food Bank: June 28, UNTIL 5 p.m. — Bring 4 non-perishable food items and receive FREE admission & $1 rides)
• First Responders Day: July 4th – Free admission until 5PM, check website for details
• July 5 - $1 Admission & $1 Rides until 5 p.m.

Visit alamedacountyfair.com for schedule, map and event updates.

The fairgrounds are located at 4501 Pleasanton Avenue.

Photo/ video courtesy Autumn Johnson/ Patch