Get Your Fair & Carnival Tickets Early and Save!

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

JUL 30 to AUG 03

Now Open!

until

The Fair

begins!

Fair
Tickets

Get your tickets in advance and find all the info you need.

Carnival
Rides

Exciting rides for all ages.
Check out this year's Rides & Games.

Food
Vendors

Get to know the varieties of foods and discover this year's new flavors.

Commercial
Vendors

Explore crafts, art, tattoos & more. Find cool gifts and support local creators.

Exhibitor Entries Are Now Closed

The entry deadline for this year’s Junior Livestock Show has passed. If you weren’t able to submit your entry, we encourage you to attend the Fair, visit the barns, and see the incredible work of fellow youth exhibitors. It’s a great opportunity to learn, get inspired, and start preparing for next year’s show.

We hope to see you there!

Key Information
Fair & Parking Tickets

Buy your tickets online and skip the lines! Take advantage of pre-sale discounts and special group pricing while they last.

Carnival Rides & Games
Thrill seekers and game lovers, rejoice! Enjoy a variety of exciting rides and classic midway games for all ages. Don’t miss the pre-sale of Unlimited Ride Wristbands for the best value!
Fair Dates & Hours
Location

Be Part of the 2025 Santa Clara County Fair!

The 2025 Fair is happening July 30 – August 3, and applications are NOW OPEN for those who want to get involved! Whether you're a vendor, performer, or food concessionaire, we invite you to be part of the excitement:

Commercial Vendors

Applications Closed

Non-Profit Vendors

Applications Closed

Food & Concessions

Applications Closed

Showcase Your Talent

Applications Closed

Fair

Parade

2025

is here!

The Parade is Back at the 2025 Santa Clara County Fair!

Join us Saturday, August 2 at 6 PM for a half-mile of music, dance, floats, and fun inside the Fairgrounds in San Jose! We’re hopping with excitement to see your most creative, energetic, and entertaining entries.

Looking for The Fair Map?

coming soon

Before coming you should know

How to Participate

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Fair Poster Contest

Poster Due By May 15, 2024

In celebration of the 80th year of the Santa Clara County Fair, we’re thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for young artists to create a commemorative fair poster. The Santa Clara County Fair has a rich history, dating back to its establishment in 1941.

In this competition, we are looking for young artists to channel their creative talents to illustrate how the Silicon Valley has evolved over the years, transitioning ‘From the Fields’ to the transformation of a tech-based landscape ‘The Future’. Let your artistic vision capture the essence of this journey as we celebrate the 2024 Santa Clara County Fair.

Please note that we only accept hand-drawn illustrations for this competition. Works created with any form of artificial intelligence assistance, whether partial or total, will not be considered. Let your imagination and skill shine through your traditional artistic expression. Good luck!