Ventura County Fair
Fair-ever Young – Celebrating 150 Years!
When is the Ventura County Fair?
Dates: July 31, 2024 – August 11, 2024
Hours: 12pm – 12am
Experience the 2024 Ventura County Fair and celebrate its 150th birthday with an unforgettable event. Enjoy thrilling rides, live entertainment, and mouth-watering food.
The Ventura County Fair returns every summer to the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 62-acre Seaside Park beside the sea. Revel in carousel kisses, exhibits ranging from art to agriculture, outdoor concerts, a professional rodeo, 4-H livestock, the enticing smells of fried dough and cinnamon, hand-holding under the stars, happy shrieks, and memories made on the sea breeze.
This year, the Grandstand Arena features a bigger stage facing the bleachers. Attendees can enjoy concerts for free on a first-come, first-served basis, with gates opening at 4 PM before each show. For an enhanced experience, upgrade to VIP seating and standing areas in the arena with an additional ticket purchase.
Ticket Pricing
General admission starts at $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. Take advantage of Special Fair Promotion days! Enjoy discounted ticket prices and exclusive offers available only on select dates.
For more information on ticket prices and availability, visit the Ventura County Fair website here.
2024 Ventura County Fair Music & Entertainment Lineup
805 Stage Tribute Series
Don’t miss out on the fair’s nightly tribute bands onstage from 9pm-10:30pm. There’s even more entertainment this year! Ride a mechanical bull, visit The Hat Bar for a custom-fitted hat, and grab an 805 Beer
DIRECTIONS
From Los Angeles
The Ventura County Fairgrounds are located on the beach in the city of Ventura, about 90 minutes north of Los Angeles.
From the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) northbound, take the Seaward Ave. exit or the California Street exit. Turn left towards the ocean to Harbor Blvd., turn right on Harbor and continue until you reach The Ventura County Fairgrounds at the corner of Harbor and Figueroa.
From Santa Barbara
The Ventura County Fair is located on the beach in the city of Ventura, about 40 minutes south of Santa Barbara. From the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) southbound, take the Seaward Ave. exit, make an immediate right on Harbor Boulevard and proceed to the Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park.
PARKING
Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from off Fairground sites located around Ventura. Find everything you need to know about off site parking here.
Wise out-of-town visitors might consider riding the train into town. The Amtrak stop is right at the Fairgrounds, and it’s only a ten-minute walk to several hotels and downtown Ventura.
Special Fair Promotions
Things to Do
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Outdoors
Beaches & Surfing
