Alameda County Fairgrounds Review

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It's fair time! This year the fair seems more open, which is nice! There use to be more things "crammed" in that are not there now and makes for a nicer walk when going around the grounds. There are alot of food choices too, different things this year, so that was exciting. They have the shuttle if you need it to take you to the gate or back to your car again, which is nice. (We used it after the fair, when your feet can use the rest.) Parking folks were nice and were on top of directing traffic.

Biggest and best fair hot in the day and cold at night

Man did they over charge for everything here, even more than expectation.

Large, clean, well configured, sizable yet local and well attended. I have fond memories of this place.

Alameda County Fair is a highlight of my summer. Yummy sinful foods to enjoy. Free concerts on the main stage nightly. Nearby Downtown Pleasanton is also to walk and dine.

Great fair with lots to do. Larger than your average city fair because of the horse races, exhibits and food trucks. Probably the largest I've seen in California but I don't usually go to fairs anyway so take that with a grain of salt. Parking is easy and accessible but also close to the fair so you don't have to walk more than 5-10 minutes.

Good service, people are kind and seem to enjoy their work. My dog seems to like it there as he pulls towards to go in.

Amazing concert s con funk shun was on fire last night. The food was amazing and customers service was great.

Clean, somewhat pricy, but stage shows are interfering and main stage is very good, plus there is a $2 samples day which gives you the opportunity to have a balanced meal for the same price as a regular entree.

Awesome place to go and have fun with your family and friends!

It's a good place to go and spend time with fam to have a great time

This place was fun but the food was not good at all and usually i like fair food, my family and i tried quite a variety and we didnt like anything but some of the chinese food and the hot dog bites,believe it or not but the corn dogs SUCKED! They weren't crunchy they were old Lol just being honest i would say the fair games were ok though and we had fun overall. But it wasnt worth it! I've been to smaller ones and loved it and the food but one thing i will applaud this place for is the lines, they were great on keeping their lines short or none at all wich was fantastic! And a great variety of fun rides u dont see at other fairs.

It was fun and there is a lot of stuff to do but it is very expensive but if you conserve your money it will be well worth it. There are many free activities to do as well and it is very family friendly. Sometimes the staff are very rude and obnoxious.

The lines werent that bad like longest wait time was 30 minutes rest were between 10 to 20 minutes. There was a kid area, it was fun. The employees didn't really care, or handle certain situations well sucj as rodes being over booked just kicked people off. There was plenty of food, and a whole area for kids, definitly Kid friendly.

I go for the Highland Games. Have gone for years. It is always really hot out, but love the pipes.

Not a bad place to park if you can't get a spot anywhere else. Big, easy access spaces but it's dusty when there is any kind of event it the fairgrounds. There was a weekend-long event there that lasted till 1130 at night. Also, no pool, no cable.

Absolutely love coming here for the Reptile Expo yearly!!

RV park review. Only game in town on this side of the Bay. But spaces are tight but quiet at night. Facilities are clean. Trash cans were over filled not sure why. Dumpsters weren't.

It's just a very average fair ground, but luckily very close to Downtown Pleasanton.

Great time, we go every year, must see the pig races. Must eat the funnel cakes too.

We had a lot more fun than we thought we were going to have.

Huge fairgrounds. Plenty of parking. Staff excellent!!

Fairgrounds are huge. Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms everywhere. Nice police and staff. Love going to the Pleasanton Scottish Games here.

Went for the goodguys car show it was a good time. I'd BYOB next year. 14$ a beer...

Need to bring back the shuttle bus from bart to the fairground on the 4th of july. And back to the bart station.

Great place to take the family to a wide range of events.

Huge County Fair with lots of stuff to do. Need to be prepared to go almost all day long. Don't forget to check out an information booth to see what events are going on!

Hot during the summer. Went to the fair. A lot of things to see and do. Cocktail fest was great. $40 for all you can drink shots for 3hrs plus free shot glass to take home. Couldnt beat that with a stick. Horse racing is also exciting. Kids love the horses! Alameda county fairgrounds always has great events. Even have a golf course!

Love visiting the fair. Makes me feel like a kid again.

I was directed to park in the boonies by parking staff. Two big events today. As I got closer to my destination, there were many open parking spots. Better parking management needed.

Dusty as hell, it's true. With the lack of rain combined with hot weather, it's to be expected. However, the grounds are otherwise well kept, clean, the bathrooms are nice, and the staff are pleasant. Just remember to bring nasal spray or allergy meds if dust/grit is an issue for you.

The day was hour but thanks to the misting stations we survived it all. Enormous variety stores and exhibits. Food galore and the BBQ turkey legs were absolutely devine. Will be back next year again.

Dirty venue, tons of flies from the race track, and uneven ground. It's a trip fest.

Came for the reptile show, wasn't disappointed. There were reptiles.

No cut off time posted to buy required meal/ tickets for the horse races. Tried purchasing morning of event and could not. Not sold out. No phone number.

Wow. I had so much fun at the fairgrounds. And saw a great concert.

Enjoyed the light show. Well run with tram ride if you don't want to walk from the parking lot. Plus clean bathrooms and lots of activities and food to choose from.

Fair is great food cost outrageous...$12 for a warm Burger. $6 for a corn dog, price going up a dollar a year. How do they get away with stacking burgers and hot dogs out in the open unheated. Where the hell is the health Dept?

This is the best there are many places to see games for the little ones and they will have the best time

I'm not sure but before you delivered some cans of food and they gave you the free pass for giving the cans of food right now, I don't know like this if they will do the same but this is great that idea

Nice place for reception with a park as well! Clean area and clean restroom

Awsome my crew and i Won some Ashanti Tickets . Had the greatest time there food, drinks n laughs . Walked out feeling like i accomplshed so many summer goals in one day

Went there for March of Dimes walkathon life is good

Better food, not enough candy apples, excellent student art exhibits --elementary, 4-H entries.

Fun place to be there is paid parking cool event's happening every week expensive food some concerts are not free lots of little knick knack spots to shop alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages sold on premises carnival rides and carnival games bring alot of

Fun, Horse Racing, Concerts, Hot summers! Yr. Round events!

We feel very comfortable here, and staff are so kind

Loved the animals. But seriously $10 for a basket of plain fries. Don't go to that place with kabobs. Not worth $15-$18 for signature fries. Just not worth it at all.

Very good family entertainment.! Lots to do for everyone!

Very good entertainment for family ... just a lot of waking

Excellent fun weekend had a union picnic there plenty to do for the kids and adults thank you to the fairground staff they were awesome