Alameda County Fair 4th Of July Fireworks 2017: Parking, Discounts, Traffic Tips

PLEASANTON, CA — The Alameda County Fair will once again be hosting its spectacular 4th of July fireworks show set to music from the Oakland Symphony Orchestra next month. More than 70,000 people from all over the Bay Area are expected to attend the popular fireworks display. Those planning to attend are asked to arrive early. Fair officials suggest carpooling, walking and using public transportation.

"Parents are encouraged to accompany their under-age minor children to the fair as drop-off and pick-up at a location close to the fair may not be possible," police said in a statement. "Once the surrounding streets around the fairgrounds are closed, parents are encouraged to coordinate with their children to be picked up near the Ace Train parking lot entrance on W. Angela St."

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Fourth of July is “First Responders Night” and police and firefighters who show their valid identification are invited to attend the fair for free. Fair officials say the gates and parking lots will close at 6 p.m. The fireworks display, which will take place at the Budweiser Grandstand, will start at 9:30 p.m. The fair will be open until 11 p.m.

"Fairgoers are encouraged to download and utilize the WAZE Application during the exit from the fair," police said. "WAZE has customized the exit routes along with the many road closures so customers will be routed in the proper direction, depending on the fairground gate they exit."

• Gate 12: traffic exits onto northbound Valley Avenue to Hopyard Road, to I-580
• Gate 8: traffic exits southbound on Valley Avenue to westbound Bernal Avenue to I-680 North
• Gates 5 & 6: traffic exits eastbound on Bernal Avenue to Sunol Boulevard to I-680
• Gate 9: traffic exits from Rose Avenue to Fair Street to northbound Division/Hopyard Road to I-580
• Downtown: traffic exits northbound Main Street to Santa Rita Road to I-580, and First Street northbound toward Livermore/I-84
• Main Gate: traffic exits northbound Pleasanton Ave. to northbound Division to Hopyard Road.

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

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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

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.