What's not to like about the fair! The food is to die for, literally anything that you eat puts you a little closer to death. That's why I love $2 Tuesday and Thursday, a sample is all you need. They should sell $2 samples anyway for those who don't want a lot.
Great place lots of fun and things to do plus a horse race track.
Entry ways are ridiculous and god doesn't help. I suppose if you are from the town you have no problem but seeing as how most people come here for events from out of town they might want to rethink entry gates and drives. Bathrooms are nice some even have showers.
You will see some insane large trees here. Worth checking out for sure.
Very very bad organization!!!.
They take advantage of disable people!!!....they have only few "handi ap" parking slot...that of course they are taken very fast.....but...they now have " premier spots"...@ $ 5.00 more....thieves!!!
If someone has trouble walking....will have no choice...but pay $ 5.00 more.
.....crooks !!
Amazing! Everytime I come here it is always such a great experience. Love it and love to come here.
Love going here every summer year. Perfect for firiends and family. Just take note, it does get overcrowded during the weekends.
Go here for the county fair. Lots fun for the kids.
It was a fun night for the Derby. They should continue it every year.
Best Fair to attend that combines with Horse Racing!
Pretty live, well when the fair is in town. But a lot of land alot of parking, buuuuut when there is an event terrible traffic..
Good guys car show was amazing! Maps would have made it more more helpful though as the layout was very scattered over the entire facility. Other than that, great parking and great spot for the show!! Plenty of areas for bathrooms, buildings to enter to cool down and shaded areas to observe various events. Will be going back for the next one!
Minus ten:dusty, expensive, long line, not enough chairs and tables and so on...
Expensive as hell. $25 bucks later between parking and admission.
Alameda County Fair is pretty tight, and Scottish games are interesting. Generally well kept but bathroom sitch could be better FOR SURE
All sorts of events held at fairgrounds from concerts to carshows. Almost impossible to pick one event to describe what happens here. Events vary on time of year and personal interests.
Good for antique shopping, scion shows guns, quilt shows , horse racing, picnics , Scottish highland games, music, you get the idea.
Check the website. You should find something you like and is of interest to you.
The Alameda county fairgrounds have really changed over the years. The Midway remains the highlight for most visitors and they always seem to get ew and interesting rides. But the newly installed gondola takes you to the other side of the fairgrounds where there are plenty of rides and attractions for younger kids. The livestock shows and horse racing are always fun to watch and the fair still atteacrs good musical talent. Yet the only real negative is the cost. Great food and rides but still very expensive.
Way to expensive and over price not fun at all!!!!!
Lots of fun activities here. Parking can be a little hectic during the fair.
Always come here for Good Guys car show, I always have a good time!!
Great time for the family, includes indoor shopping experience
Not too much shade so keep that in mind. We went to the night market and it was awesome. Different foods and vendors.
I was told that Peter Frampton was going to be here...I do see a lot of old bald men but I'm still looking for Mr. Frampton.
first fair I've been to (visiting from Australia) and had a brilliant day. Whole family enjoyed it, especially my grandsons. Fantastic friendly crowd and relaxed atmosphere.
We went last Tuesday and the admission for everyone was only $2.00. However, I guess they compensated for the low admission by skimping on the janitorial service as we have never seen such VILE women's restrooms in our lives! We tried three different ones and they were all equally horrible. Most of the bathrooms had no toilet paper, paper seat liners, and the paper towel dispensers (every one1) were jammed and wouldn't work. The paper on the floors was literally up to our ankles!
Beware and bring your own supplies if you plan to go!
If you love dogs and cats be sure to go to this event.
There for Goodguys show. Parking can sometimes be a problem.
What's not to love about pig races, somersaulting motorcycles, funnel cakes, 11th grade paintings, and unexpected hobby collections?
GPAA Gold show here getting the Bay area wannabee miners excited.
Hot, expensive, typical fairgrounds, but still fun for families and couples
Good parking lots of food lots of shade plenty to see and do
The lantern thingy was pricey muddy and could have been better for the cost, kind of let me down
Fair was Fun as always. Saw Trace Adkins. Good food too.
Stopped by to see the pictures that were judged. They have some good local artist and photographers. They have a ton of fun stuff to do and see. Be sure to check out the live racing.
I had a good time at the May Day Festival. Great Entertainmenta and Vendors, but the Food and People are amazing!
Just love this place can't say enough about it you just have to spend some time here
Alameda County is so lucky to have this amazing facility!
Everything is very expensive but I went with my dad and my brother on father's day and had an awesome time. Parking was $10 and tickets $15 each but my dad got in free because he's a veteran. The rides are about $5 each and food and drinks are expensive ($14 for a 24oz can of beer, $8 for a soft serve cone) but there's a lot you can do for free once you're inside. The model train and agriculture exhibits are cool and the horse races are fun. There's also all types of deal days so look for them online.
Came here for the NorCal Night Market. $10 parking $5 entrance fee
There was a lot of cute booths for shopping and games, but the food lines are incredibly long......price for the food is way over priced. Imagine paying $12 for a glass of beer the size of Grande Starbucks coffee.
We enjoyed the music more than anything and of course seeing friends.
Great place to take the kids for rides on one of the biggest amusement parks around they do it once a year they have concerts in the park in there Amphitheater I believe it's like early July is when they start opening during summer
Enjoy the varied activities coupled with live Thoroughbred racing!
Fun for the family, but once it turns dark, be careful. The "ride" side of the park attracts the young, who can be there for the wrong reasons.
Huge fair grounds, attended the goodguys car show and couldn't believe how big this place is. I will be back for the next one.
It is a classic, during the fair in June/July, host as well the goodguys car show and many more.
Large, beautiful fair ground with large bathrooms and really awesome events!
Love it every time.. love to see the live stock of pigs;bulls; and esp rabbits
Great experience. Clean grounds and events for everyone.
Too much money to see few cars randomly every where. No organization
The parking is hard to maneuver around. The experience is less than stellar and they can have more healthy choices for food. Otherwise, Meh experience.
Good guys show was awesome, always love coming to one of the best fairgrounds in the western u.s.
I just love when the fair comes to town. Fair food and fun reminds me of my childhood.
Went to the reptile expo with my daughter. Lots of snakes and other reptiles. I just wish they had more king snakes though. Clean, friendly and fun
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